BARNSLEY Council are proposing to introduce fresh parking restrictions near to Oakwell due to continuous obstructive parking.

The council proposed to introduce a ‘no waiting at any time’ restriction on Oakwell View, near to Mount Osborne Business Park, in 2017.

However, these plans were abandoned after locals and businesses objected to the plans.

But the problems have continued and eight years later the council are proposing to introduce similar restrictions once more.

A report states: “Mount Osborne Business Park, located on Oakwell View, houses a number of business and commercial units.

“Although some of the units have on-site parking available for staff and visitors, motorists continue to park on both sides of the carriageway.

“As a result, these parked vehicles are causing problems for heavy goods vehicles accessing the business units when making turning manoeuvres.

“In 2017, a ‘no waiting at any time’ TRO was proposed on Oakwell View to prevent parking on both sides of the carriageway throughout its entire length.

“This proposal was met with significant objection from local businesses and, as such, was abandoned.

“However, the problem remains and subsequently a revised proposal to introduce restrictions on parts of Oakwell View has been proposed.”

Coun Nicola Sumner said: “At the moment I do not intend to object to the TRO, because I have not been contacted by any residents or businesses.

“I can see the council have previously tried to introduce a TRO here on safety grounds.

“Now they are proposing a TRO at hot spots on the road rather than the full area.

“I have struggled to park here as a visitor myself, as it is a compact business park so I see the issue.

“I think sections for the TRO is a better compromise.”