Purpose

Recommendation that Assistant Director of
Regeneration & Environment approves the proposals shown on
Drawing Number 126/18/TT784 and gives
authority that:     
 
1. The comments received
following the formal TRO consultation process are noted,
 
2. The proposals shown are implemented;
 
3. Residents are informed of the decision.
 

Decision

 

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

 

RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION
 

Date of Decision:

12th June 2025
 

Title:

Consultation Update, Proposed extension of a
no waiting restriction (at any time) at Harthill (Local
Neighbourhood Safety Scheme Fund 1)

Decision Maker:
(Including Job Title)

Simon Moss, Assistant Director, Planning,
Regeneration & Transport

Delegation contained in the relevant
Sub-Scheme of Delegation.
 

To promote, consider objections to and
implement Traffic Regulation Orders under the Road Traffic
Regulation Act 1984.

Sub Scheme of Delegation - Strategic Director of Regeneration and
Environment – Page 21’

Decision:

To exercise delegated powers and approve in
principle the proposals shown on drawing number 126/18/TT784, Appendix 1, and give authority that:
 

The comments and objections received
have been considered and the objections are not supported for the
reasons contained in section 4.2.

 

The existing scheme is confirmed as
shown on drawing numbered: 126/18/TT784
attached as Appendix 1 are implemented.

 

The Director of Legal Services is
authorised to make the Order.

 

Residents are informed of the
decision to implement the waiting restriction.

 

Reasons for the Decision:

Following the receipt of the request to extend
the existing waiting restrictions various iterations of
restrictions were considered. Upon completion of the consultation
process, and subsequent discussions with residents and Local ward
members, the extents proposed will cover all the locations where
indiscriminate parking takes place.
 
These restrictions are unlikely to lead to
significant parking migration problems further into the village
given the road layout (junctions / driveways) and the presence of
more appropriate parking options across Harthill accommodated
within the design. Furthermore, whilst the proposed restrictions
will prohibit waiting, they will not prevent motorists from
stopping for as long as necessary to pick up or set down
passengers, which may alleviate some of the concerns raised by
residents.
 

Details of alternative options considered and
rejected:

Introducing restrictions on both sides of the
main road through the village was considered but this was
discounted as it was perceived by residents that vehicle speeds
would increase as there would be nothing on the carriageway to slow
their progress.
 
Making no changes to the restrictions was
considered, but this would be likely to still result in obstruction
and would not address the repeated concerns raised by
residents.
 
A 20mph speed limit along the entirety of the
village on Hard Lane and Union Street was considered to be
implemented alongside this waiting restriction but was not
supported at this time, due to the requirement for additional
traffic calming measures throughout the village to achieve
compliance of the Council’s 20mph Policy. This may be
considered in the future.
 

Conflicts of interest declared by any Cabinet
Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the
decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:
(If any)

Not applicable
 

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision
Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an
outside body which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:
(If any)

N/A
 

Reports or parts of reports considered

TRO Consultation Update: Proposed extension of
a no waiting restriction (at any time) at Harthill.
(Local Neighbourhood Road Safety Scheme
Programme - Tranche 1)
 

 
I certify that this
is a true record of the executive decision to:
 
Exercise delegated powers and approve in
principle the proposals shown on drawing number 126/18/TT784, Appendix 1, and give authority that:
 

The comments and objections received
have been considered and the objections are not supported for the
reasons contained in section 4.2.

 

The existing scheme is confirmed as
shown on drawing numbered: 126/18/TT784
attached as Appendix 1 are implemented.

 

The Director of Legal Services is
authorised to make the Order.

 

Residents are informed of the
decision to implement the waiting restriction.

 
I confirm that in
making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles
of public life.
 
Signed by the
Decision Maker:

 
Dated:         
12th June, 2025
 
Name:         
Simon Moss           
Job Title:     Assistant Director,
Planning, Regeneration & Transport