Comment
Draft Local Plan
Representation ID: 14622
Received: 19/04/2016
Respondent: Ms Christine Berner
The proposition of new affordable housing is welcome; but my concern with a lack of parking facilities is the impact that this will have on the side roads, not only for residents, particularly as there is currently a paucity of 'policing' parking 'out of hours', but also the effects that inconsiderate parking has on road users leading to dangerous driving conditions and traffic congestion 'Hot Spots'
Although I welcome the proposition of new, affordable housing, l am concerned with the concept of using the current central parking areas for development. Your plan is contradictory in that you aim to develop High Street retailing facilities through investment, but you do not evidence how you will attract consumers if there are no parking facilities. The park and walk scheme focuses on commuters, there appears to be no such facility for shoppers and consequentially the success of the High Street.
My other concern with a lack of parking facilities is the impact that this will have on the side roads, not only for residents, particularly as there is currently a paucity of 'policing' parking 'out of hours', but also the effects that inconsiderate parking has on road users leading to dangerous driving conditions and traffic congestion 'Hot Spots'.