PLANS to paint double yellow lines in dozens of new locations across York and in nearby villages have failed to spark protests like the ones which greeted city centre restrictions.

City of York Council is proposing to introduce "no waiting at any time" restrictions on a number of roads in Earswick, Haxby, Heslington, Monks Cross, Rawcliffe and Strensall.

Plans for changes in the majority of at least 30 streets under the spotlight passed without objection.

However, residents in one area facing the prospect of double yellow peril are today celebrating a reprieve. About 15 complaints were received over proposed restrictions on roads in the following areas: Spring Lane, Heslington; Grange Garth, York; Eastward Avenue, York; North Lane, Haxby; Gillamoor Avenue, York; Earswick village/Strensall Road; Murrough Wilson Place, York and Filey Terrace, York

Council officers recommend waiting restrictions in Spring Lane, Grange Garth, Gillamoor Avenue, Eastward Avenue are given the green light despite the trickle of protests.

Minor alterations to shorten double yellow lines are recommended in Earswick village, Filey Terrace and North Lane, Haxby.

But plans for restrictions on Murrough Wilson Place, off Wigginton Road, produced a petition from nearly 20 residents concerned about further cuts in parking spaces.

Officers recommend that the restrictions are put on hold now before being re-advertised.

The results have been published after the end of a consultation period following the advertising of the new traffic regulation orders. Residents were given three weeks to register objections.

The proposals will be discussed by the council's planning and transport sub-committee on July 8.

Updated: 09:54 Thursday, July 01, 2004