Brendon Walsh, Director of Regeneration,
Economic Development and Environment
Department,
London Borough of Hounslow, The Civic Centre
Lampton Road, Hounslow, TW3 4DN
Environment Department
Your contact is: Caroline Stanyon
Direct Line: 020 8583 3778
Fax: 020 8583 4880
Minicom: 020 8583 3122
E-Mail: caroline.stanyon@hounslow.gov.uk
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Date: 2 September 2015
Dear Sir or Madam
Riverside Ward - Possible Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) Consultation
At the Chiswick Area Forum (CAF) meeting of 28 January 2015, Members requested that
residents and businesses of all roads within the Riverside Ward, which had either so far not
been consulted on for CPZ proposals or where there was no existing CPZ, should be
consulted to establish their views on the introduction of a CPZ.
This consultation is intended to investigate whether, due to an increase in parking demand as
a result of the introduction of CPZs in surrounding roads, new residential developments in the
area and the overflow of parking from nearby businesses, there is now a demand for a CPZ in
your area.
Therefore, this is an opportunity for you to have a say on whether you would like your road
to be included in a possible CPZ and, if you are in favour, to make suggestions about the
details of that CPZ. Please note that this is only a consultation at this stage and a decision
to proceed will depend on the outcome, so I would strongly encourage you to respond
even if you do not experience any parking difficulties and/or are not in favour of a CPZ.
A plan of the current consultation area and location of existing CPZs in and around this
part of Chiswick is attached. Given the number of properties covered by this consultation,
for ease of analysis, using the existing railway lines as geographical boundaries the Ward
has been split into smaller ‘sub-areas’.
Please be assured that these ‘sub-areas’ do not presume the results of this consultation
or necessarily reflect the extent of where any CPZs may or may not be consulted on in the
future, should residents indicate their support for a CPZ as a result of this initial
consultation.
Further consultation and the ultimate implementation of parking controls in this area are
decisions that will be made by the Area Forum.
Before completing the attached questionnaire please refer to the area specific information
included with this letter, which also provides a summary of how CPZs work and the costs
involved. I would request that you read and consider this before returning your completed
questionnaire.
Once you are satisfied that you have sufficient information I would be grateful if you
would return the completed questionnaire by Monday 28 September 2015 at the
latest in the pre-paid envelope provided (no stamp required). Alternatively, if you prefer, you
can complete the questionnaire online at www.surveymonkey.com/Chiswick-Riverside.
What will happen next?
The results of this consultation will be analysed and the results reported to Chiswick Area
Forum (CAF) meeting of 3 November 2015. You will be notified of the outcome of this
consultation and any decisions made at this meeting in due course
For your information, at the same CAF meeting, a report on the results of the Grove Park
CPZ expansion detailed design consultation will also be presented for consideration by
Members. Initial indications are that residents are in favour of the extension of the CPZ but
implementation is dependent on Member approval.
Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me on the details at the top
of this letter.
Yours faithfully,
A C Stanyon
Caroline Stanyon
Developments & Parking
Traffic Management
London Borough of Hounslow
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Information on Controlled Parking Zones and How They Operate
What is a Controlled Parking Zone?
A Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) is an area where all kerbside space is marked out with
parking spaces where it is safe to park. Waiting restrictions (yellow lines – either single or
double) are placed everywhere else where parking will not be permitted during the times when
the CPZ is operational, or for longer periods if considered necessary for safety and access
reasons.
CPZs are used to provide protected parking facilities for residents and their visitors, local
businesses and their visitors, as well as short-term parking for shoppers and visitors to other
commercial premises. They are usually located in town centres and areas surrounding
underground and rail stations where out of neighbourhood parking most affects residents and
businesses.
How do Controlled Parking Zones Work?
CPZs work by ensuring that only vehicles with valid permits are allowed to park in designated
bays during the hours the CPZ operates. Permits will only be made available to local residents
and businesses within the CPZ boundary. Outside of the operational hours, parking is
unrestricted unless otherwise indicated by additional signage, such as where a single yellow
line may need to operate for an extended period. Any vehicles that are parked illegally during
the controlled times are liable to receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) {parking ticket}.
Service / delivery vehicles can load or unload for up to 20 minutes on the yellow lines (where
there are no loading restrictions) and in residents’ or shared use bays. However, loading /
unloading must be evident to ensure a PCN) is not issued.
What are the Advantages of a Controlled Parking Zone?
Residents and their visitors are given priority when parking in residential roads. They help to
ease congestion caused by illegal and obstructive parking, and make it easier for residents,
shoppers and visitors to park.
Short stay parking bays are located at or near shopping areas, with some offering ‘free’
parking for the first 30 minutes. By limiting the length of time a vehicle can be parked, which
will depend on the CPZ hours and type of adjacent businesses premises, a turnover of parking
typically happens which helps shoppers/visitors to find a parking space.
Yellow lines will prevent obstructive parking on junctions, across driveways, on bends and in
narrow roads. Accessibility will be improved for pedestrians, wheelchair users and the disabled
and also larger vehicles such as the emergency services and refuse collection by removing
obstructive parking.
What are the Disadvantages?
The layout of parking bays and introduction of yellow lines will result in some ‘loss’ of parking
compared with existing parking patterns. As noted previously, yellow lines are proposed where
it is considered dangerous to park, e.g. at road junctions, usually for distances of between 6-10
metres; elsewhere however, all safe parking areas will be retained. CPZs in Hounslow do not
currently permit residents to park across driveways.
Current traffic legislation requires us to place road markings and signs on-street when
installing a CPZ, which could create some additional street clutter. However, every effort will
be made to keep signs and lines to a minimum. Where possible we will fix signs to lamp
columns and less conspicuous 50mm yellow lines will be used.
It is inevitable, if a scheme is introduced, that parking will be displaced into uncontrolled roads
closest to that new CPZ boundary. Should this occur, there will be an opportunity as part of a
review process to extend the CPZ at a future date
Local Area Information
When considering the ‘advantages’ and ‘disadvantages’ of a CPZ it is suggested that you
should not only take into account the current situation in your road but also what could
happen in the near future. This may be of particular importance for those streets closest to
Kew Bridge but could have a ‘knock-on’ effect into other adjacent areas.
Brentford Football Club is planning to move from its existing site at Griffin Park to a new
purpose built Community Stadium in Lionel Road South. The 20,000 capacity stadium,
anticipated to ready for the start of the 2016-17 season, will provide a long term home for
both the Club and Brentford FC Community Sports Trust.
Supporters will be encouraged to use public transport when travelling to and from the
stadium. However, it is likely that some spectators will still continue to choose the private
car. There will be limited on-site parking and there is the possibility that they may wish to
park in nearby residential streets and walk to the stadium. On non-match days the
facilities may be used for a variety of other events such as conferences and banqueting
In addition, during the construction phase, it is unlikely that all contractors’ vehicles will be
able to be accommodated “on-site”. As a result, from time to time, these vehicles may also
seek convenient on-street parking which could contribute to further parking pressure in the
surrounding roads.
The Council already has experience of operating schemes in and around sports venues.
The Twickenham RFU Event CPZ only operates on specific dates when there is an event
taking place at the stadium. The newly introduced Brook Road South CPZ in roads
adjacent to Griffin Park operates Monday to Friday 10-11am and 7-8pm addressing
weekday fixtures and 2.30-3.30pm on a Saturday, only when there is a home game.
It is likely that as the Stadium nears completion residents and businesses of existing CPZs
such as Stile Hall CPZ, West Chiswick CPZ and even Chiswick Central CPZ may also be
consulted for their views on changes to existing operational hours.
Consequently, in anticipation of developer, match-day and displaced vehicles from
existing adjacent CPZs which could potentially increase parking pressure in your road,
you may wish to consider the option of extended operational hours when completing the
questionnaire.
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Types of Parking Bays and who is eligible to park in them
Residents’ permit parking bays
Bays are marked for the use of vehicles displaying a valid parking permit during the hours of
control. Only residents of the zone will be eligible for parking permits.
One permit is needed for each vehicle parked on street during the hours the zone operates
and that permit will only be eligible for the vehicle it is registered to. More information on
permits can be obtained on the Council website
http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/index/transport_and_streets/parking.htm
No permit is required if residents do not need to park on-street during the hours of control. For
example, if their car is away during control hours or if an owner’s or their visitor’s car is parked
within the boundary of that resident’s property.
Visitor parking
Residents’ visitors can use "Visitor Permits" if they wish to park on street during the operational
hours of the scheme. It is worth noting that accommodation of visitors within the zone could
reduce on street parking provision for residents themselves since they will occupy the same
parking bays.
Visitors can park in residents’ permit bays or shared use bays during the hours of control
provided a valid visitor permit is displayed in their vehicle. Alternatively, visitors can park in
private driveways where this is possible or arrange their visits outside the restricted times, if
convenient. Outside the hours of operation visitors do not need to display a permit.
Shared use bays
Shared use bays, may be used in locations adjacent to residential premises, shops and other
businesses should they be required. The length of stay will be designed to cater for the type of
visitor parking associated with the local adjacent shops and businesses they will serve and
also reflect the CPZ operational hours.
Cashless ‘pay by phone’ bays are replacing the more traditional pay and display machine bays
in Hounslow and can reduce the visual impact of a CPZ . They will either allow ‘pay by phone’
and resident permit holder parking or ‘pay by phone’, resident permit holder and business
permit holder parking.
Rather than paying and displaying a ticket, short-term visitors can pay for their parking with a
credit or debit card by using their mobile phone. Parking can be bought in advance of arrival
for a particular bay but the time bought will only allow parking up to the maximum stay during
the times that the CPZ are operational
Further information on ‘cashless parking’ can be found on the Council website
http://www.hounslow.gov.uk/index/transport_and_streets/parking/cashless_parking.htm
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Business parking
Businesses are entitled to purchase on-street business parking permits. Business permit
holders may park in shared use spaces (where “permit holders” parking is indicated). ‘Pay by
phone’ or shared use parking is provided for visitors to businesses. Business permit holders
are not permitted to park in residents’ parking spaces.
Parking for disabled badge holders
Residents who have blue badges are eligible to park in on-street pay and display, shared
use and permit holder bays (except where controlled signs state otherwise) without
displaying a residents’ parking permit. Blue badge holders are exempt for up to 3 hours on
yellow lines where there are no loading restrictions and provided their vehicle does not
cause safety or congestion problems.
Motorcycle parking
Motorcycles or scooters can park free of charge in any dedicated motorcycle bay (both onstreet or in a council car park) or in any residents’ bay or shared use bay where a resident
permit would normally be accepted (please refer to on-street signs). Motorcycles or scooters
may not park on the footway (pavement) other than in designated footway parking bays.
Operational Times
These are the days and times a CPZ can operate. The Council’s parking enforcement
contractor will visit the CPZ during these times and will issue ‘parking tickets’ to vehicles
not displaying a valid permit. So, commuters, shoppers, etc. will not be able to park in the
area during these times.
Generally speaking the shorter the hours of control the less impact a scheme will have on
residents, businesses and their visitors. However, shorter controls may not be effective in
removing all non-resident parking from an area.
The days and times are for you to decide. so please indicate your preference on the
questionnaire. The times with the most ‘votes’ will be selected
To help you decide, a number of different options for CPZ hours have been suggested on the
questionnaire based on experience of existing schemes operational elsewhere the borough,
although there is space provided for you to suggest your own.
‘All day scheme’ -
a Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm scheme would help to remove
any parking difficulties that may occur on a weekday.
If parking is also a problem at the weekend controls could also
be extended to operate all or part of Saturday and/or Sunday.
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‘Part-day’ scheme -
a Monday to Friday 10am – 12noon scheme would remove the
‘all day parker’ during the week , i.e. someone who arrives in
the morning, parks their vehicle and only collects it in the
evening – such as a commuter using the local train/tube
stations, or local shop/office workers.
‘Split-day scheme -
a Friday 10am – 12 noon and 3pm – 5pm scheme would
remove both commuter and shopper parking n.b. the operating
periods could be amended to reflect local conditions
‘Match-day’ scheme -
a Monday to Friday scheme operating during the working day
and in the evening and on occasional Saturday ‘event’ days
Permit Charges – for parking on the road
Residents’ permits:
£67.50 per year for 1st vehicle,
£112.50 per year for 2nd vehicle,
£185.60 per year for 3rd (and subsequent vehicle(s).
Change of vehicle/refund:
Replacement (lost permit):
Business Permits:
£15 admin charge
£15 admin charge
£506.25 for a Commercial Business permit
£753.75 for a Private Business permit
Change of vehicle/refund:
Replacement (lost permit):
£15 admin charge
£20 admin charge
For the purpose of permit application, vehicles eligible for the Commercial Vehicles permit will
be limited to those vehicles that are specifically constructed for the carriage of goods e.g. vans.
All types of cars are excluded from the Commercial Vehicles permit and must apply for the
Private Business permit, including cars that are used for business purposes and/or that are
sign written.
Visitors’ Permits (during CPZ operational hours): £22.50 per ‘card’. Each card is divided
into 30 lines and each line allows 1 hour’s parking. Parking for your visitors will therefore
cost 75p per hour. A total of 10 cards can be purchased annually. Thereafter, additional
permits may be made available under special circumstances. This restriction is purely to
safeguard against visitor permits being sold to non-residents.
Carer/Medical Permits: £67.50 per year. This is available to assist people such as
independent elderly residents, who may possibly be housebound, to maintain their
lifestyle. Carer permits are not available for Nannies. A relative/nominated friend may
apply for a carer permit.
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