Evening all. A little background.
My Application (conversion of 1 property into flats) was recommended for approval by Planning and Highways. However, due a number of whinging neighbours, it went to Plans Panel today for review after they complained re traffic generated and visibility splays.
None of the above were issues and we seemed to be going well until an objector said she was worried that her driveway might get blocked. One Councillor jumped on this as his personal crusade and asked me to personally guarantee that no-one will park outside her driveway - bl00dy ridiculous.
All I could do was counter that we had provided enough parking spaces as outlined in manual for Street, and that it could happen now but IT DOESN'T!! Yet he still banged on that he wanted me to personally guarantee no-one would park there. I mentioned yellow lines but they were deemed non-enforceable.
I am in a state of shock that none of the other Councillors told him to shut up and that idiots like this are running the country. His objection wasn't and isn't even an issue.
Anyway, it has been deferred for 1 month. So, have you guys used anything to overcome genuine parking problems in the past. All help is appreciated.
My Application (conversion of 1 property into flats) was recommended for approval by Planning and Highways. However, due a number of whinging neighbours, it went to Plans Panel today for review after they complained re traffic generated and visibility splays.
None of the above were issues and we seemed to be going well until an objector said she was worried that her driveway might get blocked. One Councillor jumped on this as his personal crusade and asked me to personally guarantee that no-one will park outside her driveway - bl00dy ridiculous.
All I could do was counter that we had provided enough parking spaces as outlined in manual for Street, and that it could happen now but IT DOESN'T!! Yet he still banged on that he wanted me to personally guarantee no-one would park there. I mentioned yellow lines but they were deemed non-enforceable.
I am in a state of shock that none of the other Councillors told him to shut up and that idiots like this are running the country. His objection wasn't and isn't even an issue.
Anyway, it has been deferred for 1 month. So, have you guys used anything to overcome genuine parking problems in the past. All help is appreciated.