Issue - meetings

To receive the feasibility report on the practicality of undertaking an in-depth review on the issues surrounding paving over front gardens in Haringey.

The Committee received the service report on paving over front gardens/ crossovers presented by Joan Hancox, Head of Sustainable Transport.  The Committee noted the reduction in the number of applications to pave over front gardens and create crossovers over public footways in order to provide access to front garden parking.

The Committee expressed concerns that the Council’s Enforcement Team erected bollards where unauthorised crossovers had been created, which were dangerous to pedestrians. The Head of Sustainable Transport explained that households were provided with three notices warning that bollards would be erected to prevent use of an unauthorised crossover.  If the crossover was later authorised the bollards would be removed.  If the crossover was refused the applicant would be re-charged for the installation of the bollards.

In response to Committee Members’ questions the Head of Sustainable Transport advised that a crossover would be considered based on the amount of area available (minimum of 4.8 metres) and cars must not hang over the highway.  

Members supported the suggestion that restrictions can be put in place to prevent the approval of any crossovers in areas being considered for Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs).

RESOLVED

i.          That the report be noted.

ii.         That a referral be made to Cabinet suggesting that restrictions be put in place to prevent the approval of any crossovers in areas being considered for Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs).