Castle Road temporary road closure: summary of negative impact

Summary

• Parking issues were the biggest and most widely reported negative impact of the temporary closure of Castle Road, selected by the majority in each group
• Access issues to friend / family’s property (54%) was the second complaint from visitors, it was also the only other negative impact selected by a majority
• Residents were concerned about an increase in traffic in surrounding areas (57%)
• Both visitors (36%) and residents (48%) reported an increase in anti-social behaviour; this was the third most common negative impact from both groups

Base: Reporting a negative impact (6*) | *Caution small base

This chart shows that the most widely reported negative impacts of the road closure for businesses were parking problems for staff and/ or customers, and assess issues for customers (both 83%).

Base: Reporting a negative impact (118)

This chart shows that the most widely reported negative impacts of the road closure for residents were parking issues (62%) and more traffic in surrounding areas (57%). No other negative impacts were selected by a majority.

Base: Reporting a negative impact (148)

This chart shows that the most widely reported negative impacts of the road closure for visitors were parking issues (62%) and access issues to friend/ family’s property (54%). No other negative impacts were selected by a majority.