Wanstead: Permit Parking Consultation

Most roads in Wanstead now have permit parking to control parking by non-residents and protect local parking spaces for local properties. These controls have been very successful, having recently expanded to further roads in Snaresbrook. We appreciate there are still many roads close to the High Street and tube station that either have no parking protection or only have part-time single yellow lines that finish at 10.30am. This can make it difficult for those that live or work in these roads (as well as their visitors) to park close to their properties. Local requests have been received to introduce parking controls into further roads to address complaints about non-residential parking, including the long-term parking of commercial vehicles.

HAVE YOUR SAY

We are consulting you to see whether you would support new permit parking controls being introduced in your area to make parking easier for local properties and visitors. This is a genuine consultation, we want to know your view. The responses received to this consultation will be fully considered when making any decisions. It is important that you have your say.

Please complete the online parking questionnaire at the bottom of this page by Sunday 18 August 2024.

HOW DOES PERMIT PARKING WORK?

In a Permit Parking Area, on-street parking is protected for local permit holders only. Only those that live or work inside the controlled area would be eligible to apply for permits. A permit can be used to park in any of the permit controlled roads in the zone that the permit was issued for.

The plan available on this web page shows the area being consulted and the extent of the proposals. Depending on the results of this consultation, it is possible that only part of this area may proceed to the next stage of the consultation process. Alternatively, other roads outside of the consultation area may also be considered for inclusion if there is evidence of local support, for example, to resolve any concerns over the displacement of parking from where new controls are introduced (those residents would need to submit a signed petition as evidence of their support).

Permit parking signs would be displayed at the entrance to the controlled area to indicate that parking past that point is for local permit holders only (this includes both resident and business permit holders, sharing the same permit space inside the controlled area). Smaller parking signs would be displayed on lamp posts throughout the controlled roads as a reminder to drivers.

It is intended that any new permit parking controls would operate under the existing Wanstead D zone which is found in adjacent residential roads, operational from 8.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. However, alternative days or times can be requested when completing the questionnaire.

There are usually no single yellow lines or permit bays marked in the controlled area, any existing markings would typically be removed to accommodate the new permit controls. This means that permit holders would be free to choose their own parking place, as long as this does not cause obstruction. This maximises the amount of parking space available to local permit holders as it means households can park in front of their own dropped kerb when displaying a valid permit. It also reduces the visual impact that road markings can have on the street-scene.

All existing double yellows lines would remain and further double yellow lines would be provided at all local junctions on road safety and accessibility grounds.

Permit parking controls would only apply when parked in the main carriageway. You would not need to display a permit when parked on your driveway or when parked on any other private land.

In order to support visitors, for example those using local businesses or recreational facilities, pay by phone parking bays would be provided. One hour of parking would be FREE of charge, with longer stays up to 3 hours available for a small charge. Some of these bays could also be used by permit holders for as long as needed. Those bays closest to the High Street would also apply on Saturdays (in-line with the existing parking provision on the High Street).

Where any new parking controls are agreed from this exercise, a further consultation would be held over the proposed design inviting any objections, representations or other comments before a final decision is reached.

Answers to some Frequently Asked Questions on the operation of parking controls is available online at: www.redbridge.gov.uk/parking/parking-changes

HOW MUCH DO PERMITS COST?

The annual cost of a parking permit for residents in Redbridge is among the lowest in London and Essex. Residents can benefit from easier parking for less than 7p a day.

Book of 10 daily visitor permits (no expiry date

and only available to local residents) £12

Further information on parking permits and prices can be viewed online at: www.redbridge.gov.uk/parking