Proposed Lockhartons Priority Parking Area
Based on a recognition of parking pressures in the Lockharton area, we sought Committee approval to propose parking controls. Following engagement with residents, to determine how the controls should be designed, the Council is proposing the introduction of a Priority Parking Area to ease parking pressure and prioritise local parking access for residents.
How would the Priority Parking Area work?
The Priority Parking Area (PPA) would operate from 12.30pm to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday, and would be named zone B11. Only residents with zone B11 PPA parking permits would be permitted to park during the hours of operation.
Residential permit parking bays would be installed and would be enforced by Parking Attendants, although non-permit holders would be permitted to park out with the hours of operation.
Parking permits are electronic and would be available to residents through the Council’s website. If the PPA were to proceed, we would write to residents with further information regarding permits and how to apply.
Would there be a need for signs and road markings?
A PPA does require signs and marked parking bays, although we would keep these to the minimum required. Where possible, we would attach signs to existing buildings and railings, although we always contact residents or businesses for permission first.
What happens now?
The public consultation period runs from 14 November to 5 December. This is part of a legal process where we advertise the proposal and seek feedback.
If you would like to indicate your support for the proposal, or if you would like to object, you can do this by visiting our online consultation site then clicking on the "proposals in consultation" button in the top right corner of the screen and selecting TRO/24/30 from the list.