South Ilford Parking Consultation January 2019 - Information Pack - Redbridge Council

South Ilford
Parking Consultation
    January 2019

 Information Pack

Introduction
Parking in residential roads in the South Ilford area is becoming increasingly difficult as a result of
population growth and increasing levels of car ownership. Displaced parking as a result of controls in
the neighbouring borough of Barking & Dagenham also contributes to the parking problems in the area.
Redbridge Council has conducted parking studies to better understand the issues and would like to
work with you to develop suitable solutions to these parking difficulties. The plan on the next page
shows the area being consulted so that we can better understand local views towards permit parking
controls.

WHY MAKE CHANGES?
We believe that it is important to develop and implement solutions to the present and future pressures
on parking spaces in the South Ilford area, taking account of the needs of residents, businesses, shoppers,
visitors and other motorists. Our data from parking surveys shows that there are a number of real parking
problems in the area.

Our findings from analysing the parking survey data across the whole of South Ilford indicate that:

Weekday
       More than half of all areas in South Ilford are heavily parked
       Medium to high levels of non-residential parking occur in most of these areas

Saturday
       More than half of all areas in South Ilford are heavily parked
       Medium to high levels of non-residential parking occur in half of these areas

Consultation Area

What is being considered?
DO NOTHING
One option is to do nothing to change the present situation of unregulated on-street parking. However,
that would likely result in the existing parking problems getting progressively worse over time.
Regulating the use of available on-street parking space (Parking Controls) by the highway authority is
often the best way of reducing parking problems.

                               Without parking controls

INTRODUCE PERMIT PARKING CONTROLS
The other option is to introduce permit parking controls to improve the existing parking arrangement
in your road and protect it from the displacement of parked vehicles from other areas where controls
are introduced. These controls make parking easier for local residents and businesses through the
removal of commuter vehicles. Signs indicate who is permitted to park where, when and for how long.
Breaking these rules attracts a fine known as a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

                                  With parking controls

How do permit zones work?
PERMIT PARKING
In most cases, signs can be erected at the start of the controlled area to indicate that parking past that
point is for permit holders only. There would be no white bay markings or single yellow lines introduced
unless other facilities such as pay by phone are provided. This maximises the amount of on-street
parking space available to permit holders as it means households retain the ability to park in front of
their own dropped kerb when displaying a permit.

Parking charges are necessary to cover the set-up, maintenance and enforcement costs of the parking
scheme. Contrary to popular belief, parking charges are not intended to raise revenue for the Council.
The law requires that any surplus after meeting these costs is spent on transport improvements within
the Borough.

New borough-wide charges agreed in December 2018 mean that the cost of buying permits is now £25
per annum cheaper when buying one resident permit and £7 per annum cheaper when buying two
resident permits.

                                                            FEE FOR 12 MONTHS
                PERMIT TYPE
                                                     (6 month permits also available)
                First resident permit                                £20

                Second resident permit                               £100

                Further residents permits                            £180

                Business permit                                      £400

                Blue badge holders permit                            Free

                Fully electric vehicles                              Free

                Book of 10 daily visitor permits (no expiry date)    £6.30

Please note, you will not need to display a permit when parking on your own driveway or when parking
on any other private land. Controls would apply to all areas of the public highway, as well as any parking
areas managed by the Council’s Housing Services department.

DOUBLE YELLOW LINES
Parking close to junctions not only obstructs traffic flow but also creates a hazard by reducing visibility
for both drivers and pedestrians. This is why double yellow lines would be introduced at junctions, sharp
or narrow bends and at other locations where parking is deemed unsafe. This is in-line with the Council’s
commitment to improve safety on its road network.

PAY BY PHONE
Pay by Phone parking bays would be provided in
                                                                LENGTH OF STAY                    TARIFF
locations close to shops and businesses. These short to
                                                                Up to 30 minutes                    Free
medium stay parking facilities are designed to generate a
                                                                Up to 1 hour                        £1.50
regular turnover of parking spaces to the benefit of
                                                                Up to 2 hours                       £3.00
visitors using shops, businesses, libraries, schools and        Up to 3 hours (max. stay)           £4.50
religious and health centres. As seen elsewhere in the          Blue badge holders                  Free
Borough, the first 30 minutes of parking would be given         Fully electric vehicles             Free
free of charge.

Advantages of permit parking
    increases parking opportunities for local residents, businesses and their visitors
    minimises commuter parking
    improves vehicular access - especially benefiting emergency / refuse collection services
    improves road safety and reduces inconsiderate parking and traffic congestion
    facilitates use of 'permit-restricted' planning conditions on new developments to curtail future
      growth in parking demand
    contributes towards better air quality by reducing the time drivers spend driving around in
      search of available parking space
    encourages the use of more sustainable modes of travel such as public transport, cycling and
      walking

Disadvantages of permit parking
    costs the highway authority money to design, implement, operate and maintain
    some parking may get pushed onto other roads that do not have parking controls
    cost motorists money as they must either buy a permit or ticket to display or pay by phone
    possible increase in street clutter e.g. street signs

Different types of parking permits
Resident permits
If you live within a parking zone, you will be entitled to buy a resident parking permit. The permit is only
valid in the zone in which you live (it does not entitle you to park in a different parking zone). You do not
need to display a permit when parking on your private driveway or other private land. To apply for a
Resident permit you will need to provide proof that you live at an address within the zone and that your
vehicle is either registered to that address or is kept by you at your address e.g. a company vehicle.

Visitor permits
Residents can buy visitor permits for their family, friends or tradespersons. You can buy visitor permits
even if you don’t have a full resident permit or if you don’t own a car. Visitors will need a visitor permit
to park in a permit parking area. If you do not want to buy visitor permits they will need to:
       park on your driveway or land
       park in a Pay & Display / Pay by Phone space
       visit outside of the operating times of the zone when parking is free
To apply for a visitor permit (whether you own a vehicle or not) you will need to provide proof that you
live at an address within the permit parking zone.

Business permits
Staff working at a business located within a permit parking area are entitled to apply for a business
permit. To apply for a business permit you will need to provide proof of:
       your employment at the business
       the business location
       vehicle ownership
To apply for a Business permit you will need to provide proof that you work at an address within the
permit parking zone, accompanied with proof of ownership for the vehicle that you are using.

Essential User permits
Essential User Permits are available to those who work for or are contracted to a Health Service, London
Borough of Redbridge, The Police or Fire Service. This permit allows that user to park in any permit
parking area, vacant pay and display / Pay by Phone bay and in any Council operated pay and display
car park for a maximum of two hours. The permit cannot be used as a convenient method of parking
near their place of work.

Have your say
Your feedback is important to us. We want to know your views about parking in your road. It is important
you have your say even if you already have permit parking controls or single yellow lines in your road.

       Please visit   http://engagement.redbridge.gov.uk to view a plan of the
    possible parking controls in your area and to complete the online parking questionnaire
                                                 - OR –
                      Alternatively, please complete the enclosed questionnaire
                  and return it in the pre-paid envelope that has been provided

Please note, we will only accept one completed questionnaire per household. In the event of multiple
submissions from the same postal address, only the most recent will be accepted. We are also not able
to respond to all comments made, however, they will be considered when making our
recommendations. All results will be considered locally within each road.

      Any roads that do not have permit parking controls may experience parking displacement
      from any areas that do become controlled. Therefore, it is important that you give due
      consideration to both current parking conditions and the likelihood of parking being
      displaced into your road if permit controls are introduced into the surrounding area.

A plan showing the possible layout of parking controls in your area can be viewed at
http://engagement.redbridge.gov.uk A large copy of this plan is also available for viewing at the
following locations during their usual opening hours until the consultation closes:
     Redbridge Central Library, 2nd floor (Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1EA)
     Ilford Islamic Centre (58 Albert Road, Ilford, IG1 1HW)
     Ilford Community Centre (Eton Road, Ilford, IG1 2UE)
     St Albans Parish Church (99 Albert Rd, Ilford, IG1 1HS)

Traffic Engineering, Civic Pride
Address: 10th Floor Lynton House, 255 - 259 High Road, Ilford, Essex IG1 1NY
Email: parking.schemes@redbridge.gov.uk

    This consultation closes on Friday 22 February 2019
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