Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Controlled Parking Zone?鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
A Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) is an area where all of the kerbside space is managed by way of yellow lines and/or parking places.
Do I need a permit to park?
Parking controls will only take effect after work is complete across any鈥痭ew zone. We will send out details of when and how to apply for a permit when work nears completion. For further information, you can visit our permit parking page.
Will I need to pay to park?
Parking charges will only be introduced after the work is complete. We will contact residents and businesses when work nears completion with everything they need to know.
What are the parking charges?
Details are provided on our parking prices and times page.
I have a blue badge, how might a new CPZ affect me?鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
Blue badge holders who live in a CPZ and own a vehicle are entitled to a free permit. They are also entitled to additional visitor permits at a reduced rate. Blue badge holders can park without limit of time and without payment in pay-and-display bays and shared-use bays. The allowance to park on certain yellow lines will still apply.鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
How does a Permit Parking Area work?
Only residents of a certain road (or roads) may park in a Permit Parking Area (PPA). Whilst there are no road markings, signs will show that parking is permitted only by specific permit holders. Residents who hold a PPA permit may park elsewhere in the wider zone, however, only those with a specific PPA permit may park within it.
What are the benefits of a CPZ?鈥�&苍产蝉辫;
Parking controls manage who can park and, depending on the type of user, how long they can park for. Long stay parking by non-residents is discouraged, leaving more space for residents and their visitors.鈥疢aximum lengths of stay create a turnover of parking that benefits鈥痓usinesses, improving accessibility for customers.鈥�
Where will I park during any works?
We will work鈥痵treet by street, across different parts of the new zones so you鈥痺ill be able to park in鈥痭eighbouring streets.
Why do we need new lines and signs?
To make sure that we can effectively manage parking, we do need to introduce new signs and road markings. We will keep these to the minimum required. If possible, we will attach signs to existing buildings and railings. We will contact residents or businesses to get鈥痯ermission to do this.