Decision
Analysis
outcome: The objections at some locations were set aside and parking restrictions were approved for implementation, while objections at other locations were upheld and proposals were abandoned.
summary: The decision involved whether to implement or abandon parking restriction proposals in Hildenborough following a formal consultation.
topline: The Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services has decided to approve some parking restriction proposals in Hildenborough following a formal consultation.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves changes to parking restrictions which can impact residents and businesses in the area.
affected_stakeholders: ["Residents", "Businesses", "Commuters"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There is no mention of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.tmbc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1834
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: (Report of Director of Street Scene, Leisure and Technical Services) Members received an update on the outcome of the formal consultation on the Hildenborough Parking Review and considered whether proposals should be implemented or abandoned. Due regard was given to the responses received and it was noted that whilst there might have been a need for a wide scale parking review prior to the coronavirus pandemic, the need for intervention had significantly diminished as working from home arrangements and the desire to commute by train had altered. As a result the proposals had been revised significantly at informal consultation stage in respect of reducing residential parking permits and elements of on-street pay parking, prior to a formal consultation was undertaken in January 2025. Following consideration by the Joint Transportation Board, the Deputy Leader (also the Cabinet Member for Finance, Waste and Technical Services) resolved that: (1) the objections received for proposals shown for Riding Lane (North) (Location 2), Stocks Green Road (East) (Location 9) and Watts Cross Road and B245 London Road (Location 12) be set aside and parking restrictions at these locations proceed for implementation, subject to the effect of the agreed reduced restrictions set out as follows: (i) Riding Lane / Riding Park junction – new “junction protection” double yellow lines for 15m in each direction; (ii) Leigh Road (opposite Stocks Green Road) – replacing existing single yellow lines with double yellow lines; and (iii) Watts Cross Road and B245 London Road – new double yellow lines at the junction of Watts Cross Road and B245 London Road, extending southeastwards to the northwestern side of Foxbush (on the northeast side) and to the northern side of Noble Tree Road (on the southwest side). (2) the objections at all other locations be upheld and those parking restriction proposals be abandoned, including Ashley Road (Location 3) which was originally recommended for implementation by Officers.
Date of Decision: June 16, 2025