Dornoch set to get yellow lines as Highland Council moves to crack down on indiscriminate parking
Highland Council is set to crack down on uncontrolled and indiscriminate parking in Dornoch.
As the roads authority, the council is in the final stages of designing an ‘experimental traffic regulation order’ for the town.
This follows concerns raised by Dornoch Community Council and local residents about haphazard parking.
A particular bone of contention is parking on the pavement next to the Co-op supermarket in the town centre.
A Highland Council spokesperson said: “The reason for installing the order is to allow for the enforcement of parking restrictions and encourage considerate and safe parking in Dornoch.
“Lining and signage are included in the current planning process. The order is in the final design stages.”
The spokesperson added: “An experimental traffic order can remain in force for up to 18 months before it must be made permanent if the restrictions are to be retained.
“The use of an experimental traffic order allows for changes to be made to the restrictions in the first six months allowing for adjustment to what was initially installed based on community feedback.
“Members of the public have the option to object to the traffic order within six months of its start date, or the date of any changes that have been made during the first six months.”
The proposed parking restrictions are as follows:
Castle Street: Sutherland Road to Eaglefield Road - No waiting 10am to 5pm on north side – single yellow line.
Castle Street: Deans Lane to Castle Close – No waiting any time – double yellow lines.
Castle Street: Castle Close to Cathedral House – No waiting any time on north side and as far as Castle Hotel on south side – plus loading Bay at hotel.
Castle Hotel & Jail & Craigroyston – Limited waiting two hours, May 1 to September 30, 10am to 4pm.
St Gilbert Street at Co-op – No waiting at any time restricted to actual corners of junction.
Cathedral North Transept – No waiting at any time; two additional disabled parking bays on High Street.
Station Road: High Street junction to Coach House – No waiting at any time at Burn side at Masonic Hall but no restriction on opposite side of road.
Golf Road junction with Church Street – No waiting at any time around the junction.
Shore Street to health centre – No waiting 8am to 6pm
Beach Road from Witch’s Stone to Beach Car Park – No waiting at any time except designated parking bays.
Access to rear of the library – No waiting at any time.
Butchers on High Street – partial No Waiting at business hours to allow for resident parking and parking for shop staff.
