‘“Introducing a regular flow of school-related vehicles … will inevitably lead to congestion, queuing, and obstruction within the estate’
he Site Of The School And The Proposed Drop Off Zone, Circled In Red(Image: Rio Architects)
Residents of a Cardiff suburb are in uproar over council plans for temporary parking at a local primary school.
Cardiff Council has filed plans for the construction of a managed temporary drop off and collection point to serve Ysgol Gynradd Groes-Wen Primary School which has become a point of controversy among local residents. According to the plans, the drop off zone has eight managed short-term waiting spaces. The zone would be at the bottom of a nearby collection of houses.
At time of writing, the application on the council’s website has 33 public comments attached to it. Only three are in support of the proposal, with 30 being firmly against the plans. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here
One objection reads: “The estate was not designed to accommodate this level or type of traffic.”
It continues: “It is a traffic-calmed environment, with narrow roads, parked vehicles, and pedestrian activity typical of a residential setting.
“Introducing a regular flow of school-related vehicles, particularly during peak morning and afternoon periods, will inevitably lead to congestion, queuing, and obstruction within the estate. This will negatively impact residents’ ability to access their homes safely and freely.”
Another reads: “Having reviewed the application I submit that the proposal, if permitted, will put pedestrians at risk, cause traffic congestion, traffic noise and increase pollution caused by the traffic using the estate roads.”
A final one reads: “I strongly object against the temporary pick-up and drop-off arrangements at Ysgol Gynradd Groes-Wen Primary School. I live right opposite the school, I believe the current implementation is fundamentally flawed and poses significant risks to the community.”
The 27 other objections all followed similar themes.
The application for the parking plan states: “The drop off zone includes low level lighting bollards, pedestrian barriers to segregate road and pavement, pedestrian canopies to allow children to congregate before being escorted to the school, and 2.4m high weldmesh fencing to enclose the drop off zone.”
Supporting comments read: “The idea of this planning is reasonable, it diverts the road side parking to a safer location without posing much noise nuisance to the neighbours. The proposed parking location is closer to the school and more safe for the students and parents.”
The next reads: “The idea is good to direct the traffic in a systematic manner and keep parents and pupils safe. The waiting area is near the school and at an uncrowded place. Good choice!”
The final supporting comment reads: “I would say this planning is a good idea. Students and parents of the school will be safer. Parked cars will no longer be seen on the main road near the pylons. Just be more realistic, if you think the existing situation should be changed somehow. It is more desirable to move to the newly planned location.”
