Current Status
The process for introducing a permit parking scheme is outlined below. Those stages in green have been completed, with yellow showing the current stage.
With the informal survey showing community support for a permit scheme the Council will now finalise a scheme design. The introduction of the scheme will then be proposed under a Traffic Regulation Order. This is a formal legal process with a public consultation.
We currently expect the Traffic Regulation Order process to be started in late spring/Summer 2023.
Survey
The Council received a number of requests for a permit parking scheme to be introduced in Bassett Row to address increasing issues related to non-resident parking.
In response the Council undertook an online survey of residents in Bassett Row to see if there is substantive support for a permit parking scheme to be introduced. To assist residents, we have provided further information below on how a scheme would operate.
The closing date for responses was 26th October 2022.
Scheme Boundary
The scheme map (link below) shows the prospective scheme area. Any permit scheme would be signed only (entry and repeater signs used rather than lined bays) as per the nearby scheme in Little Oak Road.
Scheme Operation
The hours of operation for the scheme would be 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday to align with those of existing neighbouring schemes.
To provide flexibility for residents and their visitors, the scheme would allow non-permit holders to park for up to 2 hours during the hours of operation. For longer stays by visitors, a visitor permit would need to be displayed.
Permit Eligibility
Households are generally defined for purposes of eligibility as those properties within the scheme boundary with discrete Council tax. Under the Councils current Residents Parking Policy properties built or sub-divided based on planning approval granted after 31st March 2001 would not be eligible for permits.
Also please note that:
- Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes or 5m in length are not eligible for permits
- Vehicles displaying a blue badge, would not require a permit
Permit Entitlement and Costs
Eligible properties within the scheme boundary would be entitled to:
- Up to 2 residents permits (for assigned vehicles) at a cost of £30 per year per permit
- An annual visitor permit at a cost of £30 per year
- Up to 60 visitor permits (valid for 1 day) at a cost of £10 per booklet
- An Essential Visitors permit (free of charge) for residents dependent on carers
As permit charges help to fund the costs of introducing, administering, maintaining and enforcing the schemes they are not optional.
No Waiting Restrictions
As part of the permit parking scheme design consideration will be given to the introduction of no waiting restrictions (single and double yellow lines) where parking would be obstructive.
Survey Outcome
The results of the survey are provided below.
With 69% of respondents in favour of a permit parking scheme, there is considered to be sufficient community support for the Council to finalise a scheme design and formally propose the Traffic Regulation Order required to implement restrictions.
| Q2 | Do you have concerns over non-resident (e.g. commuter or university related) on-street parking in Bassett Row? | ||
| Yes | No | % Yes | |
| Total | 21 | 8 | 72% |
| Q3 | Would you support a permit scheme, operating as detailed in the letter, to deter non-resident parking in Bassett Row? | ||
| Yes | No | % Yes | |
| Total | 20 | 9 | 69% |
| Q4 | Would you support the introduction of no waiting restrictions (single and double yellow lines) around junctions and other areas where parking could be obstructive? | ||
| Yes | No | % Yes | |
| Total | 23 | 6 | 79% |
Further Information
If you have any further questions related to parking and this survey, please email: southamptonRPS@balfourbeatty.com