Review of double yellow lines in Hilsea and Portsmouth

Following several inquiries from residents about double yellow lines in Hilsea, I thought it might be helpful to publish the results of the surveys.

Templeton Close - There are currently 4 metres of double yellow lines at the junction with Doyle Avenue. PCC will draw up a proposal to extend them on one side to improve access. This will be included in the next Traffic Regulation Order to be advertised for formal consultation.

Kipling Road - A proposal to reduce the double yellow lines in Kipling Road is due to be advertised shortly. This aims to allow around 4 extra parking spaces, which can be achieved now that the road is one-way. Further suggestions from residents are welcomed, and will be considered on the grounds of road safety and traffic management.

Torrington Rd / Windemere Rd - double yellow lines were installed on this junction in 2006. Following concerns from residents over loss of parking, the minimum lengths of restrictions were introduced. Whilst it is possible to advertise an amendment, it may again provoke concern over reducing parking space.

Review of double yellow lines in the City - Between 2008- 2010 a review of all parking restrictions citywide was undertaken, and achieved the following results:

Area / Ward / TRO Space reclaimed Approx no. spaces Stage

Baffins RPS 66 metres 13 spaces Complete

Baffins review 23 metres 4 spaces Complete

North End 88 metres 18 spaces Complete

Taxi Rank review 98 metres 19 spaces Complete

Milton Ward review 455 metres 91 spaces Complete

Central Southsea 298 metres 59 spaces Complete

Eastney& Craneswater 348 metres 70 spaces Complete

St Jude 333 metres 67 spaces Complete

St Thomas 288 metres 55 spaces Complete

Fratton 268 metres 53 spaces Complete

Charles Dickens 264 metres 53 spaces Complete

Cosham 79 metres 16 spaces Complete

Copnor & Hilsea 91 metres 19 spaces Complete

Nelson 61 metres 12 spaces Complete

Drayton& Farlington and Paulsgrove 20 metres 4 spaces Complete

Totals 2779 metres 556 spaces

Congratulations to the Transport Planning team at PCC for all their efforts in increasing the amount of parking in the City. 

Cllr Alistair Thompson

Planning Application for the former C&G Building 176 London Road

Dear resident,

Ref: Planning Application for the former C&G Building 176 London Road.

It is with a huge amount of regret that I have to write this letter to you, to inform you and your neighbours that at the recent meeting of Portsmouth City Council’s Planning Committee, the application for 176 London Road was approved by a majority of the members.

A huge amount of effort went into opposing this appalling application and I would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who attended the meeting, gave a deputation, signed the petition, or contacted the Council about this matter. I know that this will be disappointing news and the one silver lining will be that the existing building will finally be knocked down.

Three members of the Committee voted against the application, they were Councillors: Donna Jones (Hilsea), Jim Fleming (Baffins) and Rob New (Copnor). I would like to thank them for listening to the concerns of local residents.

Two further members on the committee who voted for the proposal, agreed with the concerns over parking, but felt this was a sacrifice ‘worth making’ in order to secure the demolition of the existing building which has blighted the area for years.

I was particularly disappointed with the comments of one councillor who dismissed all the points that residents and I put forward, including the excellent parking survey which had been put together by a resident on Thurbern Road.

Going forward, I have written to the developers, asking them to meet with residents to discuss the parking issues and if they would consider increasing the parking provision. This is a long shot, but having heard the strength of feelings in the area, I hope the developer will look at the plans again, as additional parking could be added easily and cheaply. If I get a response I will forward this to you and your neighbours.

In the meantime my Hilsea Ward colleagues and I will continue to monitor the development site as the application progresses and will work hard to make sure that the work is carried out in accordance with the plans and within planning regulations.

Kind regards,
Cllr Alistair Thompson

(The above letter is currently being delivered in hard copy to local residents.)

COLAS WEEKLY PROGRAMME COMMENCING 15TH AUGUST 2011

	Location	Ward
Streetlighting Capital Works
	None
Highways Capital Works
	Copnor Road	Copnor, Baffins, Hilsea
	Flathouse Road	Charles Dickens
Highways Routine Maintenance
	Whitework:
	Benham Drive	Hilsea
	Copnor Road	Baffins, Copnor, Hilsea
	Copnor Road	Copnor, Baffins, Hilsea
	Fearon Road	Hilsea
	Green Farm Gardens	Hilsea
	Green Farm Gardens footpath	Hilsea
	Hobby Close	Hilsea
	Honeywood Close	Hilsea
	Thorncliffe Close	Hilsea
	Thorncliffe Close	Hilsea
	Thurburn Road	Copnor, Hilsea
	Blackwork:
	None
Brenchley
	LONDON ROAD
	ST BARBARA WAY
	ST BARBARA WAY
	THE RIDINGS
Gristwood & Toms - Tree works
	KIRBY ROAD	Copnor, Hilsea
	NORTHERN PARADE	Hilsea
Structures Capital/LCR Works
	None
Structures Routine Maintenance Work
	None
Traffic Management
	None
Cyclical Gulley Cleaning:
	None
Deep Cleanse
	None
Clean Sweep
	None
NOTE:  This programme covers all planned works for the following week.  However, this may be subject to changes due to adverse weather conditions, unforeseen ground conditions and/or emergency works. DEEP CLEANSE:  Clearance of all vehicles is required in order to enable a thorough sweeping of the carriageway and footways plus gully cleansing. Notices will be posted prior to the date of the operation.  The Deep Cleanse will be completed by midday, as will a Clean Sweep.

COLAS WEEKLY WORKS PROGRAMME FOR WEEK COMMENCING: 1st August 2011

	Location	Ward
Streetlighting Capital Works
	None
Highways Capital Works
	Copnor Road	Copnor, Baffins, Hilsea
Highways Routine Maintenance
	Whitework:
	Copnor Road	Baffins, Copnor, Hilsea
	Eastern Road	Baffins, Copnor, Hilsea
	Fearon Road	Hilsea
	Kirby Road	Copnor, Hilsea
	Thurburn Road	Copnor, Hilsea
	Thurburn Road	Copnor, Hilsea
	Blackwork:
	London Road	Hilsea, Cosham
Brenchley
	Beresford Road
	London Road
Gristwood & Toms - Tree works
	Horsea Road	Hilsea
	Kirby Road	Copnor, Hilsea
	London Road	Nelson, Hilsea
	Merrivale Road	Hilsea
	Northern Parade	Hilsea
	St Barbara Way	Hilsea
	The Ridings	Hilsea
	York Terrace	Hilsea
Structures Capital/LCR Works
	None
Structures Routine Maintenance Work
Traffic Management
	London Road
	Stubbington Avenue
Cyclical Gulley Cleaning:
	None
Deep Cleanse
	Tuesday 2nd August	None
	Wednesday 3rd August	None
	Thursday 4th August	None
Clean Sweep
	Friday 5th August	None
NOTE:  This programme covers all planned works for the following week.  However, this may be subject to changes due to adverse weather conditions, unforeseen ground conditions and/or emergency works. DEEP CLEANSE:  Clearance of all vehicles is required in order to enable a thorough sweeping of the carriageway and footways plus gully cleansing. Notices will be posted prior to the date of the operation.  The Deep Cleanse will be completed by midday, as will a Clean Sweep.