Decision details

The proposal is to extend the Guildhall North (Zone E) Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) to include Kingsnorth Gardens, part of Cheriton Road and Castle Hill Avenue as shown in appendix 1. This report puts forward the findings of the public consultation for the proposed extension and makes recommendations that reflect the responses received. 

1.         To receive and note Report C/18/58.

2.         That subject to statutory consultations, parking controls are progressed in Kingsnorth Gardens and part of Cheriton Road/Castle Hill Avenue as shown in appendix 1.

3.         That the hours of operation for the permit restrictions replicate Zone E, Monday to Saturday (excluding bank holidays), 8am -6pm.

4.         That non-permit holders be allowed free limited waiting for up to an hour.

5.         That each household be restricted to two resident permits.

6.         That the number of residents’ visitors’ permits per household be limited to 50 in any year but this limit be extended in exceptional circumstances.

7.         That residents and businesses with more than one car be entitled to buy a shared permit for the number of vehicles registered to them.

8.         That the fees for permits and eligibility criteria replicate current arrangements for existing scheme as follows:

Residents’ Permit                                          £30 per year

Additional resident permit                          £30 per year

Shared Resident permit                              £30 per year

Resident Visitor permit                                £5.20 per 5 sessions

Business permit                                            £60 per year

Replacement lost or stolen permit           £5.20

Special permit (Health & care workers)   Free

Eligibility criteria:

I.Resident permit

a) The applicant’s usual place of residence should be in the CPZ

b) The vehicle is either a passenger vehicle or a goods vehicle of a height less than 3.2 metres (10ft 6ins) and length less than 6.5 metres (21ft 4ins) a gross weight not exceeding 5 tonnes.

II.     Resident visitor permits

             Applicant’s usual place of residence should be in the CPZ

III. Business permit

a) The business operates from an address within the CPZ

b) The vehicle is essential for the efficient operation of the business

9.      That a proposed amendment traffic regulation order be advertised as soon as possible for the implementation of the recommended parking controls, and that the Transportation Manager reports back to the Cabinet Member if there are any objections.

10.    That a full review of the extended area be carried out 12 months after implementation.

Reasons for decision:

The Cabinet Member for Transport and Commercial is asked to agree the recommendations set out below because:

a)           Kingsnorth Gardens has been been affected by long-term commuter parking problems and an extension of the CPZ (Zone E) to include this area will help address the issues residents are experiencing.

b)           The responses received indicate a majority of respondents are in favour of parking controls to be introduced.