South Woodford: Permit Parking Consultation

The Council has received two local petitions requesting that new permit parking controls are introduced in Maybank Road, Crescent Road, Chigwell Road and the surrounding roads. This is in response to concerns over non-residential parking taking place in the area, which can make it harder for local residents to park close to their properties. It is likely that these parking issues may also be affecting other nearby uncontrolled roads.

HAVE YOUR SAY

We are consulting you to see whether you would support new parking controls in your area to help make parking easier for local residents and businesses. These proposals also include supporting some visitor parking.

A decision will be made based on the responses received to this consultation. It is important that you have your say.

Please complete the online parking questionnaire at the bottom of this page by 26 January 2025.

HOW DOES PERMIT PARKING WORK?

Permit parking signs would be displayed at the entrance to the controlled area to indicate that parking past that point is for local Resident permit holders only, with smaller parking signs displayed on lamp posts as a reminder to drivers.

The plan available on this consultation page shows how these new parking controls would look.

Parking in residential roads would mainly be protected for Resident permit holders and their visitors (when displaying a valid Visitor permit).

Shared use parking bays would be provided throughout the area to accommodate parking by Business permit holders as well as Resident permit holders at any time. These shared use bays would also allow parking by those that book a parking session using the pay by phone facility, with one hour of parking FREE and up to 2 hours of parking available for £4 (prices correct at time of writing).

Apart from the shared use bays, there are typically no other parking bays or single yellow lines introduced in the controlled area. This means that Resident 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 Resident permit holders as it means residents 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.

Only those that live or work inside the controlled area would be eligible to apply for permits. A parking permit can only be used to park in the zone that the permit was issued for.

All existing double yellows lines would remain and further double yellow lines would be provided at 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.

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

When would parking controls apply?

It is proposed that permit parking controls would apply from 8.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday (the same as other nearby permit parking zones). However, if you would prefer any alternative days or times, this can be specified when completing the questionnaire.

Outside of the operating days and times, anyone may park in the permit parking area without displaying a permit.

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) £15

The above Resident and Business permits may also be purchased as six-month permits at the prevailing rates. Prices are correct at time of writing and these are reviewed annually.

THANK YOU

Thank you for taking the time to read this consultation page.

Please complete the online parking questionnaire by taking the survey below by 26 January 2025.