Residents Parking Zone (RPZ) Policy

The implementation of an RPZ may require a parking survey to be carried out, consultation with properties within the proposed scheme as well as the Traffic Regulation Order statutory consultation and associated signing and lining. There are also ongoing costs associated with administration of the permits, enforcement of the final scheme and maintenance of the signs and road markings to ensure it continues to be effective.

Funding can be from core Council transport budgets where there is a demonstrable road safety or highway network benefit or via Ward Transport Budget if it is a priority for elected Members or by securing planning agreements if there is a need for a scheme because of new development in the area.

Any RPZ must be self-financing with the costs of permits covering the ongoing costs of administration and enforcement. This will be reviewed within 18 months of the implementation of an RPZ and periodically following that.