Decision details

Installation of double yellow lines as part of the development off of Park Road, Keynsham (known as K2)

The Cabinet Member agrees that the double yellow lines should be included in the proposed access road layout off of Park Road as approved during the Planning process.

The proposal had gone through the Planning process, and no objections were received at the time.  In accordance with Section 1 of the Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984, the proposals were designed to ‘facilitate the passage on the road of any class of traffic and pedestrians’, and to ‘avoid danger to persons or other traffic using the road or to prevent the likelihood of any such danger arising’. 

This proposal will not only reduce the congestion along the stretch of road, but will also improve visibility, and therefore safety, at the Dunster Road junction.  The majority of objections to the consultation were from residents complaining at losing their existing parking arrangements.  It was felt that the need for public safety overrides the residents’ desire for on-street parking outside their properties.  Any increase in the safety of the highway has to be of benefit to the public.

The original application (ref. 09/04351/FUL, dated 13th November 2009) was refused by notice on 15th December 2010.  The resulting Appeal (ref. APP/F0114/A/10/2143212) was allowed, with the decision being made on 22nd July 2011.