DOUBLE yellow lines are set to be introduced along a Penistone street after Barnsley Council received complaints about buses and bin lorries being blocked by parked cars.

The proposals, which go before cabinet on Wednesday, would ban parking on the south side of Clarel Street due to ‘perpetual obstruction’ caused by vehicles blocking both the carriageway and the pavement.

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) raised the alarm after three bus services faced delays and cancellations.

Council traffic officers observed vehicles parked ‘unevenly in blocks’ creating pinch points, and ‘half-on, half-off footway parking forcing pedestrians to walk in the road’.

But some residents objected during consultation, saying the plans would make life harder for families.

A report said: “All the properties to the south side of Clarel Street benefit from off-road parking, so

placing the restriction to the south side will moderate the possibility of residents not being able to park near their own homes. Whilst there have been objections, these are all from residents who have off-street parking but, either choose to park on-street or, have more vehicles than their properties can accommodate.

“The proposed layout will achieve the objectives of preventing the issue of the obstruction of large vehicles.

“A perpetual problem, it jeopardises the continuation of bus services in the area, hinders refuse collection and deliveries, and could impede the emergency services.

“It will also prevent footway parking, which currently places pedestrians at risk by forcing them to walk in the road, something that is particularly intimidating and hazardous to wheelchair users and people pushing prams.”

Eight objectors warned the changes would push all parking onto the opposite side of the road, causing drivers to face off in the middle of the street.

One described it as a recipe for ‘confrontations’, while another claimed the move would ‘create chaos’ and prevent visitors from stopping.

Another long-term resident argued that parking had ‘worked well since 1985’ and accused the council of sending the wrong ‘ecological message’ if people were forced to pave over gardens for driveways.

However, the council warned that something must be done in order to ease access.

The report added: “The costs of advertising and legal fees associated with implementing the traffic regulation order are estimated at £7,500 and are being wholly funded by Stagecoach, therefore

there are no direct financial implications to the council.

“In conclusion, there is no alternative solution that will achieve the desired result.”