Controlled Parking Zones

DD lives just outside one of the proposed residents parking zones, so she is expecting to find it absolutely impossible to park outside her own house, as that will be the first port of call for those who can't get into the residents bit.

That doesn't sound so good. Have to say, I just assumed we are inside the proposed zone for southville. Am off to check the boundaries online!

Hmm. So it looks like £48 a year for one permit, that will be valid within that zone - so I can drive to the shops
Then, each household can apply for up to 100 visitors’ permits each year. The first 50 permits are free; the next 50 cost £1 each. And they can be swopped between cars if your visitors take it in turns to come.

I have a family party at Xmas which will take up 20 - 30 permits in one fell swoop!

As I understand it even if you have a permit it does not guarantee you get a parking space. My sister in law has recently moved into an area with an RPZ and I can no longer just drop in if I am passing.

That's not good.

I just came home a bit late and had to park in Aldi car park as there was a football match on and no spaces near the house at all. My neighbour was very cross too - she pointed out the RPZ won't make any difference as it is only between 9-5. I'd assumed they were 24 hour things.