Traffic Regulation Order consultations

Type of proposal:

• new or change of policy,
• new or change to service.

What is the objective of this proposal?

To ensure that parking restrictions are appropriate considering any issues raised with us.

The main criteria for any change are to protect road safety and traffic flow. Generally we look to minimise the impact on parking in general and only propose relatively minimal restrictions.

For example:

• to protect visibility at junctions (Highway Code Rule 243 - do not park opposite or within 10 metres of a junction) or
• to allow passing places in narrow/heavily parked roads, or around schools.

Proposals are more extensive on The Avenue, where there are cycle lanes. Regulations mean that if the cycle lanes are to be kept clear then formal parking restrictions are required.

The consultation is intended to hear resident concerns, to enable an informed assessment on the potential impact of protected groups. This ESA will be updated to reflect any concerns that are highlighted during the consultation period.

Who will be consultation on this proposal? And when?

(List all the groups / communities, including dates)

The consultation will run from 18 September to 9 October 2025 and will include the following:

• NNC Councillors,
• relevant parish councils,
• emergency services
• plus statutory consultees (Road Haulage Association, Freight Transport Association, bus operators as appropriate) as well as
• members of the public.

For the public consultation during same dates:

• a Notice is advertised on NNC website,
• in a local newspaper (which is required in law),
• notices may be posted on site in some places where restrictions are proposed (not required in law).

The documents are also available for inspection at Brixworth Highways depot (also a legal requirement).

Responses must be received by the 9 October, by one of the following means:

Via our website.

By email to [email protected]

By post to Highways Team, Brixworth Depot, Old Harborough Road, Brixworth, NN6 9BX

We would provide translations or other formats if requested to do so and would then allow sufficient time for people to respond once they had received these.

Did the consultation highlight any impact on protected groups?

(If yes, give details)

At each consultation we always aim to minimise impact on residents (whether they are protected groups or not). This is partly to avoid unnecessary conflict, but also because legally we can only over-rule objections on grounds of road safety or congestion/traffic flow. Therefore, we must be sure there are good reasons for us to put forward proposals in the first place.

In general, for all objections we would consider if we can accommodate it, unless the circumstances show we must over-rule the objection.

Legally the highway is primarily for traffic to travel along, not for parking, and we must ensure that traffic can get through.

Therefore, road safety (eg parking within 10m of a junction) or congestion (on a key through route) would over-ride a wish for parking. Most proposals are on more minor roads where traffic flow is not always a significant consideration.

If someone has a disability then we would consider if we can offer any further mitigation. But the over-riding consideration is for road safety and traffic flow, which can limit what we can offer in mitigation.

Double yellow lines let people stop to drop off/pick up (including a passenger/child who may need assisting into the house).

The law allows for anyone to apply for Judicial Review even without the considerations of the Equality Act (2010).

We have a legal duty to fully review all representations and consider mitigation if this can be done.

However, legally the highway is primarily for traffic to travel along, not for parking, and we must ensure that traffic can get through.

Therefore, road safety (eg parking within 10m of a junction) or congestion (on a key through route) would over-ride a wish for parking. Most proposals are on more minor roads where traffic flow is not always a significant consideration.

For any objections received, a Delegated Decision Report (DDR) is prepared by the TRO Team at Kier.

A separate DDR is prepared for each proposed restriction where objections or comments are received.

This summarises all comments for that particular proposed restriction, and any options for changes which might help to resolve concerns or objections.

Who will approve this proposal?

(Committee, PGG, CLT)

There is Delegated Authority for the Head of Highways Delivery (HHD) to consider and make the final decision based on the information in the DDR.

The DDR is also reviewed and signed off by the Executive Member for Highways and Waste before HHD reviews and comments.

Age

Are different age ranges impacted differently?

This development was never intended to have on-street parking, and residents were aware of this when moving into their homes. This proposal is simply to formalise this in an enforceable way. So while people may feel removing the on-street parking is a negative measure, it is in fact simply enforcing the existing agreement.

On some roads vehicles are parking partly on the path and the road. This can prevent pedestrians who need assistance from accessing the pathway safely, for example a parent holding hands with their children.

Parking partly on the pathway also reduces visibility when crossing the road. Introducing parking restrictions on one side of the road can help by keeping that path free from parking.

Drivers can stop on yellow lines to drop off or pick up a person (or items) before parking elsewhere.

Allowing adequate visibility at junctions can help pedestrians and users of wheelchairs or mobility scooters to cross more easily, so making them safer.

The pathways will not be restricted, and therefore safer for younger families, and children walking on their own. This also makes the roads safer for a child to cross on their own because their visibility is not restricted by parked vehicles.

Neutral

Positive

Positive

Sex

Is one sex impacted more than another?

Disability

Is one type of disability impacted more than others?

This development was never intended to have on-street parking, and residents were aware of this when moving into their homes. This proposal is simply to formalise this in an enforceable way. So while people may feel removing the on-street parking is a negative measure, it is in fact simply enforcing the existing agreement.

Currently there is parking by people with and without disability blue badges. The amount of parking may make it difficult for a person with a blue badge to park close to their property due to the volume of cars parked on the road.

On some roads vehicles are parking partly on the path. This can prevent pedestrians, wheelchairs and mobility scooters from accessing the pathway. It also reduces visibility when crossing the road. Introducing parking restrictions on one side of the road can help by keeping that path free from parking.

It has also been highlighted that vehicles parking at right angles in laybys overhang the path, and this also obstructs pedestrians, especially any who are visually impaired.

Anyone eligible for Blue badge can park for up to 3 hours on double yellow lines. It may be easier to find a space if parking by non-protected groups is prevented.

Drivers can stop on yellow lines to drop off or pick up a person (or items) before parking elsewhere.

Allowing adequate visibility at junctions can help pedestrians and users of wheelchairs or mobility scooters to cross more easily, so making them safer.

The planned yellow lines prevent unrestricted parking by non-protected groups. This allows space for those with a blue badge, or those who need to drop off/pick up (which may include people with a disability but without a blue badge).

Preventing layby parking from overhanging the path makes it easier for disabled/partially sighted pedestrians to get around the development.

Any communication regarding this proposal and consultation will be written in plain English to support people who may have a learning disability or are neurodiverse.

Neutral

Neutral

Positive

Positive

Positive

Positive

Gender Reassignment

Will there be an impact on people who are trans?

Race

Are people from one ethnic group affected more than people from another?

Sexual Orientation

Are people of one sexual orientation affected differently to people of another sexual orientation?

Marriage & Civil Partnership

Note: Applies to employment proposals only.

Pregnancy & Maternity

Are people who are pregnant, or have a baby of 6 months old or younger, impacted by this proposal?

This development was never intended to have on-street parking, and residents were aware of this when moving into their homes. This proposal is simply to formalise this in an enforceable way. So while people may feel removing the on-street parking is a negative measure, it is in fact simply enforcing the existing agreement.

On some roads vehicles are parking partly on the path or overhanging from the layby. This can prevent pedestrians with pushchairs, from accessing the pathway safely. It also reduces visibility when crossing the road. Introducing parking restrictions on one side of the road can help by keeping that path free from parking.

It has also been highlighted that vehicles parking at right angles in laybys overhang the path, and this reduces the width of the path which may make it difficult for those pushing buggies/pushchairs to get past.

People can stop on yellow lines to drop off or pick up a person or item(s) before parking elsewhere.

The paths will not be restricted by parking, and therefore safer for pedestrians. This also makes the roads safer to cross because the visibility is not restricted by parked vehicles.

Regulating this parking will ensure the path are clear for pedestrians to use with ease.

Neutral

Positive

Positive

Religion or Belief

Does the proposal impact people differently depending on their religion or belief?

Care Experience

Does the proposal impact someone who has been in care differently to someone who has not. Please also refer to the care experience guidance notes.

Health & Wellbeing

1. Health behaviours (E.g. diet, exercise, alcohol, smoking)

2. Support (E.g. community cohesion, rural isolation)

3. Socio economic (E.g. income, education).

4. Environment (E.g. green spaces, fuel poverty, housing standards).

Parking a little further away could be beneficial in providing additional exercise.

By protecting visibility at junctions people may feel safer to walk or cycle, thus gaining health benefits.

If the number of vehicles parking on the path is reduced, then this may also encourage people to walk more. 

Positive

Positive

Positive

What impact does the proposal have on the protected groups? No Impact, Positive Impact, Negative Impact or a combination?

Any negative impact will result in an overall negative impact.

Does an Equality Impact Assessment need to be completed?

(Yes, if any negative impact is found.)

Yes / No

(If yes, this Equality Screening Assessment must be adjoined to the Equality Impact Assessment).

Is this document going to be published with the relevant report?

If yes, include link to location.