Chichester consults on street parking

Chichester Borough Council is running a public consultation on proposals for new controlled parking zones (CPZs). Proposals include adding 15 new CPZs to the existing 11 zones, some of which are being extended, but no changes are proposed in the existing zones.

There would be a mix of mainly permit-only parking spaces, but with some ‘shared’ with short-stay parking, especially near neighbourhood shops.

A new approach in ‘no through roads’ would see a shift to posting signs stating ‘Permit holders only past this point’. The council predicts this will reduce the impact of signs, lines and costs.

Residents’ permit prices would be in line with elsewhere in Chichester (£38 or £44 a year for a first permit and double this for a subsequent permit).

Non-resident permits (£165 or £275 a year) will be considered where there is spare capacity to allow local workers to park. Other permits, such as those for visitors and carers, would also be available.

There could be an option to ‘phase’ or defer the implementation of zones where there is less support for what is proposed, or where problems are currently minimal. This will allow the county council to monitor the impact of leaving such areas unrestricted.