Hillingdon Council Cabinet Member and Officer Decisions
St Peters Road, Cowley – Objection to Proposed Disabled Person Parking Bay
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Democratic Services Location: Phase II DDI: 01895 250636 CMD No: 2026/1687 To: COUNCILLOR STEVE TUCKWELL CABINET MEMBER FOR PLANNING, HOUSING & GROWTH c.c. All Members of th e Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee c.c. Daniel Kennedy – Corporate Director, Residents Services c.c. Caroline Haywood – Residents Services c.c. Ward Councillors for Colham & Cowley Date: 08 April 2026 Non-Key Decision request Form D ST PETERS ROAD, COWLEY - OBJECTION TO PROPOSED DISABLED PERSON PARKING BAY Dear Cabinet Members, Attached is a report requesting that a decision be made by you as an individual Cabinet Member. Democratic Services confirm that this is not a key decision, as such, the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 notice period does not apply. You should take a decision on or after Thursday 16 April 2026 in order to meet Constitutional requirements about publication of decisions that are to be made. You may wish to discuss the report with the Corporate Director before it is made. Please indicate your decision on the duplicate memo supplied and return it to me when you have made your decision. I will then arrange for the formal notice of decision to be published. Amy Helps Democratic Services Title of Report: ST PETERS ROAD, COWLEY - OBJECTION TO PROPOSED DISABLED PERSON PARKING BAY Decision made: Reasons for your decision: (e.g. as stated in report) Alternatives considered and rejected: (e.g. as stated in report) Signed ……………………………………………………… Date…………………….. Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing & Growth Cabinet Member Report – 08 April 2026 Page 1 (Part 1 Public) ST PETERS ROAD , COWLEY - OBJECTION TO PROPOSED DISABLED PERSON PARKING BAY Cabinet Member & Portfolio Councillor Steve Tuckwell Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing & Growth Responsible Officer Dan Kennedy, Corporate Director, Residents Services Report Author & Directorate Caroline Haywood – Resident Services Papers with report Appendix A - Location Plan Appendix B - Plan of Proposal HEADLINES Summary To inform the Cabinet Member that an objection has been received to the proposed disabled bay on St Peters Road, Cowley. Putting our Residents First Delivering on the Council Strategy 2022-2026 This report supports our ambition for residents / the Council of: Stay living independently for as long as they are able This report supports our commitments to residents of: Safe and Strong Communities The request can be considered as part of the Council’s annual programme of road safety initiatives. Financial Cost The estimated cost associated with the recommendations to this report is £400 and will be managed within existing revenue budgets for the Transportation Service. Select Committee Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee Ward(s) Colham & Cowley RECOMMENDATIONS That the Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing and Growth: 1. Notes the application for a disabled parking bay in St Peters Road, Cowley; 2. Considers the objection to the proposed disabled persons’ parking bay on St Peters Road, Cowley; and 3. Ap proves the installation of the proposed disabled persons’ parking bay on St Peters Road, Cowley, as shown in Appendix B to this report. Cabinet Member Report – 08 April 2026 Page 2 (Part 1 Public) Reasons for recommendation(s) The formal disabled parking bay is intended to benefit disabled people by designating a parking space for the use of Blue Badge holders. Alternative options considered / risk management The Council could decide not to proceed with the installation of the proposed disabled persons’ parking day on St Peters Road, Cowley. Democratic compliance / previous authority None at this stage. Select Committee comments None at this stage. SUPPORTING INFORMATION 1. St Peters Road is a residential road within Colham & Cowley Ward. It links Church Road with High Road via Moorfield Road. Vehicles are allowed to park with two wheels on the footway and on both sides of the road. A plan of the area is shown on Appendix A to this report. 2. The Council received an application for a disabled parking bay from a resident of St Peters Road. The applicant initially fully met the Council's assessment criteria for the provision of an on- street disabled parking bay. A p roposal w as developed for an on-street disabled parking bay on St Peters Road, the closest location to the resident’s propert y whilst maintaining as much parking for other residents. 3. Approval was subsequently granted by Delegated Officer’s Action to progress this proposal to the statutory consultation stage. Formal notice was given of the Council’s intentions for statutory consultation on the proposal shown in Appendix B to this report, and a 21- day notice of intent was duly published. During this period, the Council received one objection to this proposed disabled parking bay. 4. The objector stated “If this is an additional disabled parking space, I will object to these plans going ahead for the reasons as follows; There is already 1 disabled parking bay, yellow lines added to the bend removing 3 parking spaces, more residents being allowed to add driveways and drop kerbs to their properties removing more spaces. Is the disabled resident requesting this bay a permanent resident or are they renting the property? How frequently do they live at the property? Will the disabled parking bay be left empty mor e then being used? There are 3 blocks of 4 maisonettes on this section of the road equalling to a minimum of 12 people, plus the 3-bedroom houses. There is not enough parking for 1 car per household, most households have more than 1 car now. We have gone from 15 parking spaces to 8 parking spaces including the existing disabled space. There is not enough spaces for Cabinet Member Report – 08 April 2026 Page 3 (Part 1 Public) everyone at present, I don't think its fair to add another disabled space, when we've already previously accepted the existing space. I have personally experienced abuse and harassment regarding the parking situation on this section of the road, as well as other residents. I have had to call the police on several occasions. Which has caused me a great deal of stress and anxiety. This will just fuel the ongoing problems and make matters so much worse.” 5. The applicant must show they have a blue badge, have a vehicle registered at the property and are on the higher rate of the mobility part of PIP or DLA or AA and do not have access to off street parking . We do not discriminate between renter s and property owners. If they meet the Council’s criteria their application will be considered. If the disabled bay is no longer needed, then the bay will be removed. 6. The views of Ward Councillors were sought, and all three have responded supporting the recommendations. 7. Whilst it is understood that the provision of Blue Badge disabled bays can lead to strong feelings both for and against their introduction, the bay is proposed where residents already park and would not restrict access to any dropped kerb or the free flow of traffic. It is therefore recommended that the Council proceeds with the installation of the disabled parking bay on St Peters Road, as shown in Appendix B to this report. Equalities implications The Equality Act 2010 mandates that public bodies, such as the Local Highways Authority, take actions that may involve treating one group more favourably where there is a proportionate way to assist someone with a Protected Characteristic to overcome a disadvantage, participate more fully, or meet needs that differ from the general population. If we were to limit the number of on- street Blue Badge bays, that could be interpreted as a breach of the Public Sector Equality Duty. Every application must be considered on its own merits, balancing the circumstances of the individual applying for a disabled bay with the general parking availability on the road. However, in some circumstances, the Council is duty-bound to treat those with a protective characteristic (older and disabled people in this case) more favourably than those not protected under the Equality Act. Financial Implications The cost associated with the recommendations to this report is estimated at £4 00 and will be managed within existing revenue budgets for the Transportation Service. RESIDENT BENEFIT & CONSULTATION The benefit or impact upon Hillingdon residents, service users and communities The proposed disabled parking bay is intended to benefit disabled people by designating a parking space for the sole use of Blue Badge holders. Cabinet Member Report – 08 April 2026 Page 4 (Part 1 Public) Consultation & engagement carried out (or required) Consultation has been carried out on this proposal through a notice on site and in the local press. Local Ward Councillors have also been consulted. CORPORATE CONSIDERATIONS Corporate Finance Corporate Finance has reviewed the recommendations to this report and concurs with the financial implications as set out above. Legal The Council’s power to designate the proposed disabled parking bay on St Peters Road, Cowley is set out in section 45 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 . The consultation and order - making statutory procedures to be followed are set out in Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996. Consultation must also meet the standard set by established common law principles in public law, namely fairness and adequacy. If the decision is taken to make the proposed order for the disabled parking bay on St Peters Road, Cowley, Part 5 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 set out the signage and marking requirements, which must be observed. In exercising any of the powers under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, section 122 of the 1984 Act requires the Council to consider its statutory duty to secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of vehicular and other traffic ( including pedestrians), and the provision of suitable and adequate parking facilities on and off the highway. These powers must be exercised so far as practicable having regard to the following matters: (a) the desirability of securing and maintaining reasonable access to premises; (b) the effect on the amenities of any locality affected and the importance of regulating and restricting the use of roads by heavy commercial vehicles, so as to preserve or improve amenities of the areas through which the roads run; (c) the national air quality strategy; (d) the importance of facilitating the passage of public service vehicles and of securing the safety and convenience of persons using or desiring to use such vehicles; and (e) any other matters appearing to the Council to be relevant. Availability for any Blue Badge holder to use the disabled parking bay on St Peters Road, Cowley is a relevant consideration in deciding whether to make the order for a disabled parking bay. Moreover, the Council has various statutory duties in relation to road safety, such as under section 39 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and section 16 of the Traffic Management Act 2004, which are relevant when deciding on road traffic measures. Cabinet Member Report – 08 April 2026 Page 5 (Part 1 Public) Pursuant to established public law principles on consultation, the decision maker, when deciding on progress of the proposal for a disabled parking bay on St Peters Road, Cowley , must be satisfied that all consultation responses (all of which are pasted within this report), including those that do not accord with the officer's recommendation, were conscientiously taken into account. Regulation 13 of the Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedures) (England and Wales) Regulations 1996 also requires the Council to consider all objections made. The Council must also be continuously mindful of its public sector equality duty under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010. The report notes some considerations relevant to this. Property There are no property implications resulting from the recommendations set out in this report. Comments from other relevant service areas None at this stage. BACKGROUND PAPERS • Traffic order • Objection email TITLE OF ANY APPENDICES Appendix A - Location Plan Appendix B - Plan of Proposal Cabinet Member Report – 08 April 2026 Page 6 (Part 1 Public) APPENDIX A – LOCATION PLAN Cabinet Member Report – 08 April 2026 Page 7 (Part 1 Public) APPENDIX B – PLAN OF PROPOSAL
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Executive Decision Notice – 16 April 2026
This notice is a public document also available to view on the Council's website www.hillingdon.gov.uk
OFFICIAL EXECUTIVE DECISION NOTICE
PUBLISHED BY DEMOCRATIC SERVICES
Notice is hereby given that the following decision(s) have been made today by
Cabinet Members at the London Borough of Hillingdon:
Title of decision ST PETERS ROAD, COWLEY - OBJECTION TO PROPOSED
DISABLED PERSON PARKING BAY
Reference No. 2026/1687
Date of decision Thursday 16 April 2026
Call-in expiry date Thursday 23 April 2026
Relevant Select
Committee
Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Select Committee
Relevant Wards Colham & Cowley
Decision made
Cabinet Members making
the decision
Councillor Steve Tuckwell - Cabinet Member for Planning,
Housing & Growth
Decision Agreed
The Cabinet Member for Planning, Housing & Growth:
1. Noted the application for a disabled parking bay
in St Peters Road, Cowley;
2. Considered the objection to the proposed
disabled persons’ parking bay on St Peters
Road, Cowley; and
3. Approved the installation of the proposed
disabled persons’ parking bay on St Peters
Road, Cowley, as shown in Appendix B to this
report.
Reason for decision Recommendations ensure the formal disabled parking bay
is intended to benefit disabled people by designating a
parking space for the use of Blue Badge holders.
Alternative options
considered and rejected
The Council could decide not to proceed with the installation
of the proposed disabled persons’ parking day on St Peters
Road, Cowley.
Classification Part I – Public
Link to associated report Here
Relevant Officer contact
& Directorate
Caroline Haywood – Resident Services
Executive Decision Notice – 16 April 2026
This notice is a public document also available to view on the Council's website www.hillingdon.gov.uk
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