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The results are in . . . To help manage demand and encourage fewer cars per household, did you think we should restrict eligibility for residents parking permits to only one permit per household with no off-street parking?

2 March 2020


Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on managing demand and encouraging fewer cars per household by restricting eligibility for residents parking permits to only one permit per household with no off-street parking. It was great to see so much engagement on this topic.


At poll closure we received 276 votes, 42% said they think we should restrict eligibility for only one residents parking permit per household with no off-street parking, and 58% said no.



Among the feedback received on Facebook key themes were:

  • Reducing the amount of cars parked on the street would allow buses to move faster and provide a safer environment for people walking and cycling.

  • Some households have more than one car because people in the household start work at different times. If public transport started earlier in the morning multi car households might be able to reduce to one car, therefore reducing the number of permits they need.

  • Consideration needs to be given to shared housing situations such as flatting.

  • Off street parking spaces are often used for storage or rented out for commuter parking and the resident parks on the street. This takes up space that could be used by people who don't have off street parking.


Please continue to vote on our quick polls! They are just one of the ways we will be seeking your feedback on how we manage parking. There are just a couple left before our formal public consultation opens on 16 March.

If you have registered here you will receive an email to tell you when the consultation is open.