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Cheltenham Zone 15 Parking

We have undertaken a review of the Cheltenham Zone 15 parking as promised. This was done working alongside local people to ensure any parking controls are appropriate for the needs and uses of the community.

Update – April 2025

Thank you to everyone who took part in the review of the Cheltenham Zone 15 parking. The new restrictions came into effect on 10 March 2025. 

Key changes 

Following your feedback, we have made the following changes: 

  1. Operating times: North of zone 15 is now Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. The area of the zone closer to the town centre remains as Monday – Sunday, 8am – 8pm 

  1. Event day restrictions: Implemented in the north near Pittville Circus Road. 

  1. Localised changes: We have made changes to parking bays, signs, and road markings based on feedback. 

  1. Removing restrictions: We have removed permit zone restrictions on Eldon Road, Eldon Avenue, Beechurst Avenue, Oak Manor Drive, All Saints Terrace, sections of Hale’s Road and Hewlett Road, and Teme Road. 

These changes were made via an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO). This process allows the community to see the impact and provide feedback to the council so that adjustments can be considered before the parking rules are finalised. 

Zone 15 - February 2025, next steps 
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What is an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) 

An Experimental Traffic Order (ETRO) like a Traffic Regulation Order is a legal document that allows for traffic and parking restrictions to be put in place. 

However, unlike a Traffic Regulation Order an ETRO can only stay in force for a maximum of 18 months while the effects of restrictions are monitored and assessed. 

Once an ETRO comes into effect there is a six- month period in which feedback and formal comments can be made and if required, restrictions can be modified. 

This will mean that there is still an opportunity for residents to feedback on the zone 15 parking scheme. These comments will be reviewed by the council who will, if required, make any required amends before changes are made permanent. 

Please see the ETRO for more information. 

How can I give my feedback on the new restrictions? 

Any formal comment to an ETRO must be in writing and must state the grounds on which it is made. 

If you have any feedback on the scheme and would like to raise a formal response, please email Z15etro@projectcentre.co.uk. 

This can also be sent by post to: 

Project Centre Ltd, 
One America Square, 
17 Crosswall, 
London EC3N 2LB 

Please note that any formal response that is submitted may become a public document and could be published. 

We are committed to ensuring that the parking controls implemented are appropriate for the needs and uses of the community. To do this we will be continuing to monitor how the scheme is working, and if following feedback, we believe changes are required, we will make the appropriate changes. 

Get in touch 

For any general enquiries relating to permit requirements and residents parking permits, please email parking@gloucestershire.gov.uk. Or call us on 01452 425610. 

You can use the MIPermit portal to purchase a permit or waiver or to renew a permit. Alternatively, please telephone 0333 123 5900 to speak to MiPermit. 

 

Update – February 2025

Changes to the zone 15 residents parking zone will come into effect in early March 2025.

Works will soon commence in Zone 15 to update required road signage and line markings; to support the changes we are making to current parking restrictions.

From Monday 3 February 2025, crews will be onsite to undertake these works which we expect to take around 4 weeks, weather dependent.

If you are traveling in the area, please allow for some extra travel times as you may experience slight delays when works are underway in your area. All access will be retained, and we expect delays to be only a few minutes.

What this means for you

We expect these new restrictions will commence from early March once all works are completed. Before any of the new restrictions are operational, we will write to the community to let you know the date they will come into effect.

Importantly, the current parking restrictions will remain until the new traffic order becomes effective. Parking officers will still be patrolling, and motorists should ensure compliance with the existing restrictions until the new controls are in place.

Changes we are making

Following your feedback, we will be proceeding with the following key changes:

  1. Operating times: north of zone 15 will be Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. The area of the zone closer to the town centre will remain Monday – Sunday, 8am – 8pm
  2. Event day restrictions: Implemented in the north near Pittville Circus Road.
  3. Localised changes: We will make changes to parking bays, signs, and road markings based on feedback.
  4. Removing restrictions: We will remove permit zone restrictions on Eldon Road, Eldon Avenue, Beechurst Avenue, Oak Manor Drive, All Saints Terrace, sections of Hale’s Road and Hewlett Road, and Teme Road.

These changes will be made via an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO). This process allows the community to see the impact and provide feedback to the council so that adjustments can be considered before the parking rules are finalised.

Zone 15 - February 2025, next steps
[Larger scale map]

What is an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO)

An Experimental Traffic Order (ETRO) like a Traffic Regulation Order is a legal document that allows for traffic and parking restrictions to be put in place.

However, unlike a Traffic Regulation Order an ETRO can only stay in force for a maximum of 18 months while the effects of restrictions are monitored and assessed.

Once an ETRO comes into effect there is a six- month period in which feedback and formal comments can be made and if required, restrictions can be modified.

This will mean that once the new restrictions are in place in zone 15 there is still an opportunity for residents to feedback on the scheme. These comments will be reviewed by the council who will, if required, make any required amends before changes are made permanent.

How can I give my feedback on the new restrictions once they come into effect?

Any formal comment to an ETRO must be in writing and must state the grounds on which it is made.

If you have any feedback on the scheme and would like to raise a formal response, please email Z15etro@projectcentre.co.uk.

This can also be sent by post to:

Project Centre Ltd,
One America Square,
17 Crosswall,
London EC3N 2LB

Please note that any formal response that is submitted may become a public document and could be published.

We are committed to ensuring that the parking controls implemented are appropriate for the needs and uses of the community. To do this we will be continuing to monitor how the scheme is working, and if following feedback, we believe changes are required, we will make the appropriate changes.

Get in touch

For any general enquiries relating to permit requirements and residents parking permits, please email parking@gloucestershire.gov.uk. Or call us on 01452 425610.

You can use the MIPermit portal to purchase a permit or waiver or to renew a permit. Alternatively, please telephone 0333 123 5900 to speak to MiPermit.

Update – February 2025

Changes to the zone 15 residents parking zone will come into effect in early March 2025.

Works will soon commence in Zone 15 to update required road signage and line markings; to support the changes we are making to current parking restrictions.

From Monday 3 February 2025, crews will be onsite to undertake these works which we expect to take around 4 weeks, weather dependent.

If you are traveling in the area, please allow for some extra travel times as you may experience slight delays when works are underway in your area. All access will be retained, and we expect delays to be only a few minutes.

What this means for you

We expect these new restrictions will commence from early March once all works are completed. Before any of the new restrictions are operational, we will write to the community to let you know the date they will come into effect.

Importantly, the current parking restrictions will remain until the new traffic order becomes effective. Parking officers will still be patrolling, and motorists should ensure compliance with the existing restrictions until the new controls are in place.

Changes we are making

Following your feedback, we will be proceeding with the following key changes:

  1. Operating times: north of zone 15 will be Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. The area of the zone closer to the town centre will remain Monday – Sunday, 8am – 8pm
  2. Event day restrictions: Implemented in the north near Pittville Circus Road.
  3. Localised changes: We will make changes to parking bays, signs, and road markings based on feedback.
  4. Removing restrictions: We will remove permit zone restrictions on Eldon Road, Eldon Avenue, Beechurst Avenue, Oak Manor Drive, All Saints Terrace, sections of Hale’s Road and Hewlett Road, and Teme Road.

These changes will be made via an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO). This process allows the community to see the impact and provide feedback to the council so that adjustments can be considered before the parking rules are finalised.

Zone 15 - February 2025, next steps
[Larger scale map]

What is an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO)

An Experimental Traffic Order (ETRO) like a Traffic Regulation Order is a legal document that allows for traffic and parking restrictions to be put in place.

However, unlike a Traffic Regulation Order an ETRO can only stay in force for a maximum of 18 months while the effects of restrictions are monitored and assessed.

Once an ETRO comes into effect there is a six- month period in which feedback and formal comments can be made and if required, restrictions can be modified.

This will mean that once the new restrictions are in place in zone 15 there is still an opportunity for residents to feedback on the scheme. These comments will be reviewed by the council who will, if required, make any required amends before changes are made permanent.

How can I give my feedback on the new restrictions once they come into effect?

Any formal comment to an ETRO must be in writing and must state the grounds on which it is made.

If you have any feedback on the scheme and would like to raise a formal response, please email Z15etro@projectcentre.co.uk.

This can also be sent by post to:

Project Centre Ltd,
One America Square,
17 Crosswall,
London EC3N 2LB

Please note that any formal response that is submitted may become a public document and could be published.

We are committed to ensuring that the parking controls implemented are appropriate for the needs and uses of the community. To do this we will be continuing to monitor how the scheme is working, and if following feedback, we believe changes are required, we will make the appropriate changes.

Get in touch

For any general enquiries relating to permit requirements and residents parking permits, please email parking@gloucestershire.gov.uk. Or call us on 01452 425610.

You can use the MIPermit portal to purchase a permit or waiver or to renew a permit. Alternatively, please telephone 0333 123 5900 to speak to MiPermit.

We are undertaking a review of the Cheltenham Zone 15 parking. Working alongside local people to ensure any parking controls are appropriate for the needs and uses of the community.

Cheltenham Zone 15 parking review – engagement outcomes and next steps

Gloucestershire County Council, with help from independent consultants Project Centre, asked local residents and businesses for feedback on proposed changes to the Cheltenham Zone 15 parking scheme.

649 submissions were received from the consultation, this includes those submitted via the online platform and hard copy.

What we asked residents about:

  • Creating two new areas to better manage parking and simplify the existing zone.
  • Changing operating times and days to better suit community needs.
  • Allocating parking bays to reflect the needs of each street.
  • Improving accessibility and visibility by reviewing bay placements.
  • Improving signage for clearer controls.
  • Reducing the number of different controls to make it less confusing.

What you said and what we will do:

  • Creating a new zone 16: 57% disagreed. We will not proceed with this.
  • Changing operating days: in proposed Zone 16, 47% agreed to reduced days. In proposed Zone 15, 42% wanted to keep days the same. We will reduce days in the north and keep them the same in the south.
  • Changing operating times: in proposed Zone 15, 42% wanted to keep times the same. In proposed Zone 16, 18% supported the current timings. We will reduce times in the north and keep them the same in the south.
  • Placement of parking bays: 31% had concerns with the placement of bays. We will review these concerns in the final design.
  • Event day restrictions: 31.6% said parking is a problem on event days, with 39% supporting event day restrictions. We will introduce event day restrictions in the north near Cheltenham Town’s football stadium.
  • Additional comments: sentiment from the northeast said a parking scheme was not needed. We will remove resident parking controls from those streets listed below.

What we have already done:

  • We have relaxed the return to zone restriction, it is now return to street
  • Held five face-to-face consultation events in the zone to understand how the scheme works for the community
  • Worked with local businesses to support them with managing parking at their premises
  • Given residents a free three-month extension to their resident permits to support them with the scheme introduction
  • Refunded any visitor permits that were used prior to December 2023, as a gesture of goodwill due to the delayed implementation of the zone.

Next steps:

  • Operating times: north of Zone 15 will be Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. South of Zone 15 will remain Monday – Sunday, 8am – 8pm.
  • Match day restrictions: implemented in the north near Pittville Circus Road.
  • Localised changes: we will make changes to parking bays, signs, and road markings based on feedback.
  • Removing restrictions: we will remove permit zone restrictions on Eldon Road, Eldon Avenue, Beechurst Avenue, Oak Manor Drive, All Saints Terrace, sections of Hale’s Road and Hewlett Road, and Teme Road.

Cllr. Stephan Fifield, Deputy Leader of Gloucestershire County Council said “We’ve tried to ensure as many people who live in the area were actively engaged with this review as possible, including online and face to face ways to feedback. We really appreciate the time that everyone has taken to let us know how they feel, and we would like to reiterate our apology for the way this has been handled historically.

He continued “We fully appreciate that we’ll never come up with a solution that pleases everyone, but we have been driven by the data and the feedback we’ve received and feel that this is a strong compromise solution. We’re also very grateful to the divisional member in this area – Cllr Hay who has worked closely with the project team to bring forward and support this solution.”

Cllr Colin Hay, county councillor for All Saints and Oakley said “This second round of engagement has been much more comprehensive and more effective in getting residents views to design the changes to the scheme. I’m pleased to see the use of Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) being used; this will allow residents to see how the changes will affect them. It also allows changes to be made before the order is made permanent and hopefully this will work well.”

Implementation:

Changes will be made via an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO), which can last up to 18 months. This allows the community to see the impact before permanent adoption.

  • The new scheme will start in early 2025, with updates to line markings and signage and will be reviewed in the initial 6 months of operation

For more information, visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/zone-15. For questions, email consultation@projectcentre.co.uk or leave a voicemail at 01242 651092.

Please click here to view Map Image

No changes are being made to the parking restrictions until the new traffic order becomes effective in February 2025. Parking officers will still be patrolling and motorists should ensure compliance with the existing restrictions until the new controls are in place.

Get in touch

If you have any questions relating to the review process, or feedback on the scheme get in touch by email at consultation@projectcentre.co.uk.

Or call us on 01242 651092.

A series of FAQs have been produced to help explain the scheme in more detail and address questions and concerns we have received.

We are undertaking a review of the Cheltenham Zone 15 parking. Working alongside local people to ensure any parking controls are appropriate for the needs and uses of the community.

Cheltenham Zone 15 parking review – engagement outcomes and next steps

Gloucestershire County Council, with help from independent consultants Project Centre, asked local residents and businesses for feedback on proposed changes to the Cheltenham Zone 15 parking scheme.

649 submissions were received from the consultation, this includes those submitted via the online platform and hard copy.

What we asked residents about:

  • Creating two new areas to better manage parking and simplify the existing zone.
  • Changing operating times and days to better suit community needs.
  • Allocating parking bays to reflect the needs of each street.
  • Improving accessibility and visibility by reviewing bay placements.
  • Improving signage for clearer controls.
  • Reducing the number of different controls to make it less confusing.

What you said and what we will do:

  • Creating a new zone 16: 57% disagreed. We will not proceed with this.
  • Changing operating days: in proposed Zone 16, 47% agreed to reduced days. In proposed Zone 15, 42% wanted to keep days the same. We will reduce days in the north and keep them the same in the south.
  • Changing operating times: in proposed Zone 15, 42% wanted to keep times the same. In proposed Zone 16, 18% supported the current timings. We will reduce times in the north and keep them the same in the south.
  • Placement of parking bays: 31% had concerns with the placement of bays. We will review these concerns in the final design.
  • Event day restrictions: 31.6% said parking is a problem on event days, with 39% supporting event day restrictions. We will introduce event day restrictions in the north near Cheltenham Town’s football stadium.
  • Additional comments: sentiment from the northeast said a parking scheme was not needed. We will remove resident parking controls from those streets listed below.

What we have already done:

  • We have relaxed the return to zone restriction, it is now return to street
  • Held five face-to-face consultation events in the zone to understand how the scheme works for the community
  • Worked with local businesses to support them with managing parking at their premises
  • Given residents a free three-month extension to their resident permits to support them with the scheme introduction
  • Refunded any visitor permits that were used prior to December 2023, as a gesture of goodwill due to the delayed implementation of the zone.

Next steps:

  • Operating times: north of Zone 15 will be Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. South of Zone 15 will remain Monday – Sunday, 8am – 8pm.
  • Match day restrictions: implemented in the north near Pittville Circus Road.
  • Localised changes: we will make changes to parking bays, signs, and road markings based on feedback.
  • Removing restrictions: we will remove permit zone restrictions on Eldon Road, Eldon Avenue, Beechurst Avenue, Oak Manor Drive, All Saints Terrace, sections of Hale’s Road and Hewlett Road, and Teme Road.

Cllr. Stephan Fifield, Deputy Leader of Gloucestershire County Council said “We’ve tried to ensure as many people who live in the area were actively engaged with this review as possible, including online and face to face ways to feedback. We really appreciate the time that everyone has taken to let us know how they feel, and we would like to reiterate our apology for the way this has been handled historically.

He continued “We fully appreciate that we’ll never come up with a solution that pleases everyone, but we have been driven by the data and the feedback we’ve received and feel that this is a strong compromise solution. We’re also very grateful to the divisional member in this area – Cllr Hay who has worked closely with the project team to bring forward and support this solution.”

Cllr Colin Hay, county councillor for All Saints and Oakley said “This second round of engagement has been much more comprehensive and more effective in getting residents views to design the changes to the scheme. I’m pleased to see the use of Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) being used; this will allow residents to see how the changes will affect them. It also allows changes to be made before the order is made permanent and hopefully this will work well.”

Implementation:

Changes will be made via an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO), which can last up to 18 months. This allows the community to see the impact before permanent adoption.

  • The new scheme will start in early 2025, with updates to line markings and signage and will be reviewed in the initial 6 months of operation

For more information, visit www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/zone-15. For questions, email consultation@projectcentre.co.uk or leave a voicemail at 01242 651092.

Please click here to view Map Image

No changes are being made to the parking restrictions until the new traffic order becomes effective in February 2025. Parking officers will still be patrolling and motorists should ensure compliance with the existing restrictions until the new controls are in place.

Get in touch

If you have any questions relating to the review process, or feedback on the scheme get in touch by email at consultation@projectcentre.co.uk.

Or call us on 01242 651092.

A series of FAQs have been produced to help explain the scheme in more detail and address questions and concerns we have received.

Update – October 2024

In August we presented a concept design for proposed changes to the current Zone 15 parking scheme.

These concept plans were developed in response to onsite surveys, and community feedback collected during two information gathering sessions held in July 2024.

From 28 August to 27 September 2024, we ran a public engagement exercise to ask local people what they thought of the proposed changes.

All feedback gathered during this process is currently being analysed. Outcomes of this process will be considered alongside technical surveys to inform any proposed changes to the current parking scheme.

Public engagement

Thank you to everyone that provided their feedback on the proposed concept plans and who attended the in person drop-in session events.

The survey is closed, and feedback is being currently being analysed.

Next steps

Outcomes of this feedback will be made available to the community once the review has been completed.

Update – October 2024

In August we presented a concept design for proposed changes to the current Zone 15 parking scheme.

These concept plans were developed in response to onsite surveys, and community feedback collected during two information gathering sessions held in July 2024.

From 28 August to 27 September 2024, we ran a public engagement exercise to ask local people what they thought of the proposed changes.

All feedback gathered during this process is currently being analysed. Outcomes of this process will be considered alongside technical surveys to inform any proposed changes to the current parking scheme.

Public engagement

Thank you to everyone that provided their feedback on the proposed concept plans and who attended the in person drop-in session events.

The survey is closed, and feedback is being currently being analysed.

Next steps

Outcomes of this feedback will be made available to the community once the review has been completed.

We are undertaking a review of the Cheltenham Zone 15 parking. Working alongside local people to ensure any parking controls are appropriate for the needs and uses of the community.   

In July, Gloucestershire County Council held two information gathering sessions to collect feedback as part of the Cheltenham Zone 15 parking review.  

These events were attended by over 230 members of the local community.   

Feedback received at these events highlighted the following as key parking issues:

  • Parking control timings (days and times of operation) 
  • Visitor parking limits and prices 
  • Signage 
  • Safety concerns about parking bays  
  • Parking displacement 

Many location specific issues were also raised by residents and businesses. 

Using this feedback and the findings from on-site surveys, we developed some draft concept designs for a refined scheme, which went to public consultation in September 2024.

Responding to your feedback 

As part of the next step of the review, we wanted feedback on our proposed changes to the current scheme.  

The main principles of these proposals are to:   

  • simplify the existing parking zone by reducing its size and creating two new areas to manage the different characteristics of the area  
  • provide operating times that better suit community need.  
  • better allocate bays so that they are more reflective of the needs and uses of each street.   
  • improve accessibility and visibility by reviewing the placement of bays.  
  • improve signage to ensure that the controls are clear.   
  • reduce the number of different controls in each area to make it less confusing.  

Proposed changes 

When we developed these draft designs, we considered public feedback as well as the findings of on-site surveys.  

Some residents reported the existing scheme had made improvements, and our draft concept designs aim to retain what is working well, address implementation issues (such as signage placement) and address the key issues most commonly raised by local people. 

As a result of this, some of the main changes we are proposing include: 

  • creating two parking zones, helping to reduce the size of area  
  • consulting on the operating days and times for restrictions   
  • repositioning bays at the intersection of Hewlett Road and Eldon Road 
  • standardising signage & road markings across the zones, helping to ensure everyone can easily understand where they can and cannot park, and 
  • improving visibility and accessibility at intersections and for property access by repositioning bays across the zones 
  • Limiting parking for non-permit holders to a 2-hour maximum stay in the new Zone 15, to address additional parking pressures related to the town centre and hospital. The new Zone 16 will have maximum 4 hour stay in parking bays. 

These changes being proposed are further detailed below. You can view the draft detailed design proposals, click here.

Reducing the size of the area  

Feedback we received raised concerns about people driving across the zone to park nearer the town centre increasing pressure in some streets. Our onsite surveys also identified areas where parking pressure is an issue.  

To help address this we are now proposing to split Zone 15 into 2 separate zones to better reflect the demand for parking and the availability of private off-road parking. 

These new zones will be known as Zone 15 and Zone 16.  

There are some similarities and key differences between the new zones which are detailed below.

New Zone 15  

  • During operational hours residents must park in marked parking bays which are signed as being for resident’s use.    
  • Marked parking bays will be available that allow parking and loading by a range of users, for example, Blue Badge holder parking.  
  • Maximum stay in parking bays will be 2 hours. This is to help address parking pressures related to the town centre and hospital. This does not apply to resident parking bays.    
  • Outside of operational hours, vehicles may park on single yellow lines, if it is safe to do so. 
  • The supporting traffic signs within the bays will advise who can legitimately park in that bay and what the timings of the restrictions are. 

To view a larger version of this map, click here.

New Zone 16 

  • During operational hours residents must park in marked parking bays which are signed as being for resident’s use.    
  • Marked parking bays will be available that allow parking and loading by a range of users, for example, Blue Badge holder parking.  
  • Maximum stay in parking bays will be 4 hours. This does not apply to resident parking bays.    
  • Outside of operational hours, vehicles may park on single yellow lines, if it is safe to do so. 
  • The supporting traffic signs within the bays will advise who can legitimately park in that bay and what the timings of the restrictions are. 

To view a larger version of this map, click here.

In the new proposed zones, the boundaries to the east finish at Hales Road. Meaning that properties on Upper Park Street and Strickland Road that are currently in Zone 15 would no longer be included in any zone within the new proposal.   

Making the restrictions in the new Zone easier to understand 

To help make it clear we are proposing to standardise signage and road markings across the zones by introducing a controlled parking zone (CPZ). 

Currently Zone 15 is a permit parking area (PPA). Unlike a CPZ, there is no requirement in a PPA to provide marked parking bays and supporting traffic signs to regulate parking.  

By introducing a CPZ we aim to simplify the on-street parking restriction for residents and visitors, as drivers will only be able to park in marked bays during hours of operation.  

To view a larger version of this image, click here.

What you told us during our information gathering phase  

We had over 230 members of the community attend our information gathering drop-in sessions.  

You provided us with feedback that related both to specific locations and those that had impacts on the whole zone.   

Feedback received at these events highlighted the following as key parking issues:   

Key issues

Public Feedback

How GCC have responded

Parking displacement 

Residents in some streets have reported that since the new restrictions have been introduced it has become more difficult to find a car parking space.

Particularly in the southeast corner where concerns were raised about people driving across the zone to park nearer the town centre which is increasing pressure in some streets.

We have looked at the size of the  existing zone.

To help address these issues we are now proposing to split Zone 15 into 2 separate zones to better reflect the demand for parking and the availability of private off-road parking.

 

Safety concerns about parking bays

People reported that because of changes to bays, issues like speeding, particularly on streets like Eldon Road has become an issue.

Placement of some bays had also impacted sight lines for drivers when entering or exiting an intersection. As well as property access in some locations.

To address this, we have proposed the repositioning of some of the parking bays within the two new zones. This will help to discourage drivers performing illegal behaviours, like speeding and will also help improve access for those trying to get in or out of their property.

We have also proposed to extend yellow line markings at all intersections to ensure drivers can safely enter and exit a street, and sight lines are not impacted by parked vehicles.

Timings of restrictions

The most common feedback received was regarding the timings of restrictions.

We have taken this on board and have reviewed timings of restrictions across the area.

However, we still want your feedback on what times will work best. Respondents can provide this through our survey.

Visitor parking limits and prices 

Issues around visitors parking was raised over 50 times. Many people raised concerns that the current policies have negatively impacted on ability to have visitors, particularly with coordinating trades people

We have noted this feedback but as this is a policy issue that impacts all parking zones within Gloucestershire, any changes will require a full review which is outside the scope of this project.

However, we anticipate that the proposed changes to operating times will help to improve visitor access for those within the new proposed zones.

Signage

Many reported signage was confusing and inconsistent, making it hard to know where people can and cannot park.  Many also stated that signage was placed in locations where it was not visible.

To help make it clearer we are proposing to standardise signage and road markings across the zones by introducing a controlled parking zone (CPZ).

Currently Zone 15 is a permit parking area (PPA). Unlike a CPZ, there is no requirement in a PPA to provide marked parking bays and supporting traffic signs to regulate parking.

By introducing a CPZ we aim to simplify the on-street parking restriction for residents and visitors, as drivers will only be able to park in marked bays during hours of operation.

Importantly, if it is safe to do so, drivers will still be able to park on single yellow lines, outside the hours of operation. This will provide more flexibility for residents outside of the restricted hours.

We will also be repositioning signs as required to improve visibility.

To avoid abuse of the parking zone by non-residents we are proposing to amend the rules on returning to park in limited wait bays.

We also received feedback from residents who live just outside of the existing zone. Some residents were asking if they would be included in Zone 15 as part of this review.  

The aim of this review was to address the issues within the current zone, so the proposed changes to the Zone boundary mean the residents at Rosehill Street and St Annes Terrace will remain outside of the zone. 

For a further summary of feedback, please click here.

We are undertaking a review of the Cheltenham Zone 15 parking. Working alongside local people to ensure any parking controls are appropriate for the needs and uses of the community.   

In July, Gloucestershire County Council held two information gathering sessions to collect feedback as part of the Cheltenham Zone 15 parking review.  

These events were attended by over 230 members of the local community.   

Feedback received at these events highlighted the following as key parking issues:

  • Parking control timings (days and times of operation) 
  • Visitor parking limits and prices 
  • Signage 
  • Safety concerns about parking bays  
  • Parking displacement 

Many location specific issues were also raised by residents and businesses. 

Using this feedback and the findings from on-site surveys, we developed some draft concept designs for a refined scheme, which went to public consultation in September 2024.

Responding to your feedback 

As part of the next step of the review, we wanted feedback on our proposed changes to the current scheme.  

The main principles of these proposals are to:   

  • simplify the existing parking zone by reducing its size and creating two new areas to manage the different characteristics of the area  
  • provide operating times that better suit community need.  
  • better allocate bays so that they are more reflective of the needs and uses of each street.   
  • improve accessibility and visibility by reviewing the placement of bays.  
  • improve signage to ensure that the controls are clear.   
  • reduce the number of different controls in each area to make it less confusing.  

Proposed changes 

When we developed these draft designs, we considered public feedback as well as the findings of on-site surveys.  

Some residents reported the existing scheme had made improvements, and our draft concept designs aim to retain what is working well, address implementation issues (such as signage placement) and address the key issues most commonly raised by local people. 

As a result of this, some of the main changes we are proposing include: 

  • creating two parking zones, helping to reduce the size of area  
  • consulting on the operating days and times for restrictions   
  • repositioning bays at the intersection of Hewlett Road and Eldon Road 
  • standardising signage & road markings across the zones, helping to ensure everyone can easily understand where they can and cannot park, and 
  • improving visibility and accessibility at intersections and for property access by repositioning bays across the zones 
  • Limiting parking for non-permit holders to a 2-hour maximum stay in the new Zone 15, to address additional parking pressures related to the town centre and hospital. The new Zone 16 will have maximum 4 hour stay in parking bays. 

These changes being proposed are further detailed below. You can view the draft detailed design proposals, click here.

Reducing the size of the area  

Feedback we received raised concerns about people driving across the zone to park nearer the town centre increasing pressure in some streets. Our onsite surveys also identified areas where parking pressure is an issue.  

To help address this we are now proposing to split Zone 15 into 2 separate zones to better reflect the demand for parking and the availability of private off-road parking. 

These new zones will be known as Zone 15 and Zone 16.  

There are some similarities and key differences between the new zones which are detailed below.

New Zone 15  

  • During operational hours residents must park in marked parking bays which are signed as being for resident’s use.    
  • Marked parking bays will be available that allow parking and loading by a range of users, for example, Blue Badge holder parking.  
  • Maximum stay in parking bays will be 2 hours. This is to help address parking pressures related to the town centre and hospital. This does not apply to resident parking bays.    
  • Outside of operational hours, vehicles may park on single yellow lines, if it is safe to do so. 
  • The supporting traffic signs within the bays will advise who can legitimately park in that bay and what the timings of the restrictions are. 

To view a larger version of this map, click here.

New Zone 16 

  • During operational hours residents must park in marked parking bays which are signed as being for resident’s use.    
  • Marked parking bays will be available that allow parking and loading by a range of users, for example, Blue Badge holder parking.  
  • Maximum stay in parking bays will be 4 hours. This does not apply to resident parking bays.    
  • Outside of operational hours, vehicles may park on single yellow lines, if it is safe to do so. 
  • The supporting traffic signs within the bays will advise who can legitimately park in that bay and what the timings of the restrictions are. 

To view a larger version of this map, click here.

In the new proposed zones, the boundaries to the east finish at Hales Road. Meaning that properties on Upper Park Street and Strickland Road that are currently in Zone 15 would no longer be included in any zone within the new proposal.   

Making the restrictions in the new Zone easier to understand 

To help make it clear we are proposing to standardise signage and road markings across the zones by introducing a controlled parking zone (CPZ). 

Currently Zone 15 is a permit parking area (PPA). Unlike a CPZ, there is no requirement in a PPA to provide marked parking bays and supporting traffic signs to regulate parking.  

By introducing a CPZ we aim to simplify the on-street parking restriction for residents and visitors, as drivers will only be able to park in marked bays during hours of operation.  

To view a larger version of this image, click here.

What you told us during our information gathering phase  

We had over 230 members of the community attend our information gathering drop-in sessions.  

You provided us with feedback that related both to specific locations and those that had impacts on the whole zone.   

Feedback received at these events highlighted the following as key parking issues:   

Key issues

Public Feedback

How GCC have responded

Parking displacement 

Residents in some streets have reported that since the new restrictions have been introduced it has become more difficult to find a car parking space.

Particularly in the southeast corner where concerns were raised about people driving across the zone to park nearer the town centre which is increasing pressure in some streets.

We have looked at the size of the  existing zone.

To help address these issues we are now proposing to split Zone 15 into 2 separate zones to better reflect the demand for parking and the availability of private off-road parking.

 

Safety concerns about parking bays

People reported that because of changes to bays, issues like speeding, particularly on streets like Eldon Road has become an issue.

Placement of some bays had also impacted sight lines for drivers when entering or exiting an intersection. As well as property access in some locations.

To address this, we have proposed the repositioning of some of the parking bays within the two new zones. This will help to discourage drivers performing illegal behaviours, like speeding and will also help improve access for those trying to get in or out of their property.

We have also proposed to extend yellow line markings at all intersections to ensure drivers can safely enter and exit a street, and sight lines are not impacted by parked vehicles.

Timings of restrictions

The most common feedback received was regarding the timings of restrictions.

We have taken this on board and have reviewed timings of restrictions across the area.

However, we still want your feedback on what times will work best. Respondents can provide this through our survey.

Visitor parking limits and prices 

Issues around visitors parking was raised over 50 times. Many people raised concerns that the current policies have negatively impacted on ability to have visitors, particularly with coordinating trades people

We have noted this feedback but as this is a policy issue that impacts all parking zones within Gloucestershire, any changes will require a full review which is outside the scope of this project.

However, we anticipate that the proposed changes to operating times will help to improve visitor access for those within the new proposed zones.

Signage

Many reported signage was confusing and inconsistent, making it hard to know where people can and cannot park.  Many also stated that signage was placed in locations where it was not visible.

To help make it clearer we are proposing to standardise signage and road markings across the zones by introducing a controlled parking zone (CPZ).

Currently Zone 15 is a permit parking area (PPA). Unlike a CPZ, there is no requirement in a PPA to provide marked parking bays and supporting traffic signs to regulate parking.

By introducing a CPZ we aim to simplify the on-street parking restriction for residents and visitors, as drivers will only be able to park in marked bays during hours of operation.

Importantly, if it is safe to do so, drivers will still be able to park on single yellow lines, outside the hours of operation. This will provide more flexibility for residents outside of the restricted hours.

We will also be repositioning signs as required to improve visibility.

To avoid abuse of the parking zone by non-residents we are proposing to amend the rules on returning to park in limited wait bays.

We also received feedback from residents who live just outside of the existing zone. Some residents were asking if they would be included in Zone 15 as part of this review.  

The aim of this review was to address the issues within the current zone, so the proposed changes to the Zone boundary mean the residents at Rosehill Street and St Annes Terrace will remain outside of the zone. 

For a further summary of feedback, please click here.

Update - August 2024 

In July, Gloucestershire County Council held two information gathering sessions to collect feedback as part of the Cheltenham Zone 15 parking review.  

These events were attended by over 230 members of the local community.   

Feedback received at these events highlighted the following as key parking issues:

  • Parking control timings (days and times of operation) 
  • Visitor parking limits and prices 
  • Signage 
  • Safety concerns about parking bays  
  • Parking displacement 

Many location specific issues were also raised by residents and businesses. 

Using this feedback and the findings from on-site surveys, we’ve developed some draft concept designs for a refined scheme. 

We now want to hear from community members and are asking you to provide feedback on the draft concept proposals.  

What does this mean for you 

As part of the next step of the review, we want feedback on our proposed changes to the current scheme.  

The main principles of these proposals are to:   

  • simplify the existing parking zone by reducing its size and creating two new areas to manage the different characteristics of the area  
  • provide operating times that better suit community need.  
  • better allocate bays so that they are more reflective of the needs and uses of each street.   
  • improve accessibility and visibility by reviewing the placement of bays.  
  • improve signage to ensure that the controls are clear.   
  • reduce the number of different controls in each area to make it less confusing.  

Proposed changes 

When developing these draft designs, we considered public feedback as well as the findings of on-site surveys.  

Some residents reported the existing scheme had made improvements, and our draft concept designs aim to retain what is working well, address implementation issues (such as signage placement) and address the key issues most commonly raised by local people. 

As a result of this, some of the main changes we are proposing include: 

  • creating two parking zones, helping to reduce the size of area  
  • consulting on the operating days and times for restrictions   
  • repositioning bays at the intersection of Hewlett Road and Eldon Road 
  • standardising signage & road markings across the zones, helping to ensure everyone can easily understand where they can and cannot park, and 
  • improving visibility and accessibility at intersections and for property access by repositioning bays across the zones 
  • Limiting parking for non-permit holders to a 2-hour maximum stay in the new Zone 15, to address additional parking pressures related to the town centre and hospital. The new Zone 16 will have maximum 4 hour stay in parking bays. 

These changes being proposed are further detailed below. You can view the draft detailed design proposals, click here.

Reducing the size of the area  

Feedback we received raised concerns about people driving across the zone to park nearer the town centre increasing pressure in some streets. Our onsite surveys also identified areas where parking pressure is an issue.  

To help address this we are now proposing to split Zone 15 into 2 separate zones to better reflect the demand for parking and the availability of private off-road parking. 

These new zones will be known as Zone 15 and Zone 16.  

There are some similarities and key differences between the new zones which are detailed below.

New Zone 15  

  • During operational hours residents must park in marked parking bays which are signed as being for resident’s use.    
  • Marked parking bays will be available that allow parking and loading by a range of users, for example, Blue Badge holder parking.  
  • Maximum stay in parking bays will be 2 hours. This is to help address parking pressures related to the town centre and hospital. This does not apply to resident parking bays.    
  • Outside of operational hours, vehicles may park on single yellow lines, if it is safe to do so. 
  • The supporting traffic signs within the bays will advise who can legitimately park in that bay and what the timings of the restrictions are. 

Zone 15 map

To view a larger version of this map, click here.

New Zone 16 

  • During operational hours residents must park in marked parking bays which are signed as being for resident’s use.    
  • Marked parking bays will be available that allow parking and loading by a range of users, for example, Blue Badge holder parking.  
  • Maximum stay in parking bays will be 4 hours. This does not apply to resident parking bays.    
  • Outside of operational hours, vehicles may park on single yellow lines, if it is safe to do so. 
  • The supporting traffic signs within the bays will advise who can legitimately park in that bay and what the timings of the restrictions are. 

Zone 16 map

To view a larger version of this map, click here.

In the new proposed zones, the boundaries to the east finish at Hales Road. Meaning that properties on Upper Park Street and Strickland Road that are currently in Zone 15 would no longer be included in any zone within the new proposal.   

Making the restrictions in the new Zone easier to understand 

To help make it clear we are proposing to standardise signage and road markings across the zones by introducing a controlled parking zone (CPZ). 

Currently Zone 15 is a permit parking area (PPA). Unlike a CPZ, there is no requirement in a PPA to provide marked parking bays and supporting traffic signs to regulate parking.  

By introducing a CPZ we aim to simplify the on-street parking restriction for residents and visitors, as drivers will only be able to park in marked bays during hours of operation.  

Have your say  

We are now seeking your feedback on these draft proposals.  

You have until midnight on Friday 27 of September to submit your feedback. 

To have your say, you can respond to the survey by clicking here.  

If you would like a hard copy of the survey, please contact the project team via email at consultation@projectcentre.co.uk. 

Hard copies of the survey and proposal maps are also available for collection at: 

  • Cheltenham Borough Council Offices - Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 9SA 
  • All Saints Church - All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham, GL52 2HG   
  • Cheltenham Cricket Club - Princes Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6BE   
  • Cheltenham Library - Clarence St, Cheltenham GL50 3JT 
  • Berkhampstead School - Pittville Circus Rd, Cheltenham GL52 2QA School.

In September, we will also be holding three in person drop-in session events, where you can discuss the proposals and share your feedback with members of the project team:

 

Events Location  Date Time

Public drop-in session – Cheltenham Cricket Club 

The Pavilion, Cheltenham Cricket Club, Princes Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6BE 

 Wednesday, 11 September   4:00-7:00pm 
Public drop-in session – All Saints Church  All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham, GL52 2HG  Saturday, 14 September  11:00-3:00pm 
Public drop-in session – Cheltenham Cricket Club     

The Pavilion, Cheltenham Cricket Club, Princes Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6BE  

 Thursday, 19 September

4:00-7:00pm  

Next steps   

Following the public engagement exercises, all feedback will be analysed and considered when creating final proposal plans, which will be used as part of a statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process.  

A TRO is required to remove, amend or implement any waiting, loading or stopping restrictions and is subject to formal statutory public consultation.  

At this stage, the community and wider public will be notified of the final proposals via onsite notices, on the Council’s website, in the local newspaper and at accessible locations within Cheltenham.  A period of time to make representations either in support of or against the proposals will be given.  All representations will be duly considered when the Council makes a decision on how to proceed. 

Subject to the TRO decision, the council will look to launch implementation of the new restrictions in early 2025.

Cheltenham Zone 15 Parking Review timeline

To view a larger version of this image, click here.

What you told us during our information gathering phase  

We had over 230 members of the community attend our information gathering drop-in sessions.  

You provided us with feedback that related both to specific locations and those that had impacts on the whole zone.   

Feedback received at these events highlighted the following as key parking issues:   

 

Key issues

Public Feedback

How GCC have responded

Parking displacement 

Residents in some streets have reported that since the new restrictions have been introduced it has become more difficult to find a car parking space.

Particularly in the southeast corner where concerns were raised about people driving across the zone to park nearer the town centre which is increasing pressure in some streets.

We have looked at the size of the existing zone.

To help address these issues we are now proposing to split Zone 15 into 2 separate zones to better reflect the demand for parking and the availability of private off-road parking.

 

Safety concerns about parking bays

People reported that because of changes to bays, issues like speeding, particularly on streets like Eldon Road has become an issue.

Placement of some bays had also impacted sight lines for drivers when entering or exiting an intersection. As well as property access in some locations.

To address this, we have proposed the repositioning of some of the parking bays within the two new zones. This will help to discourage drivers performing illegal behaviours, like speeding and will also help improve access for those trying to get in or out of their property.

We have also proposed to extend yellow line markings at all intersections to ensure drivers can safely enter and exit a street, and sight lines are not impacted by parked vehicles.

Timings of restrictions

The most common feedback received was regarding the timings of restrictions.

We have taken this on board and have reviewed timings of restrictions across the area.

However, we still want your feedback on what times will work best. Respondents can provide this through our survey.

Visitor parking limits and prices 

Issues around visitors parking was raised over 50 times. Many people raised concerns that the current policies have negatively impacted on ability to have visitors, particularly with coordinating trades people

We have noted this feedback but as this is a policy issue that impacts all parking zones within Gloucestershire, any changes will require a full review which is outside the scope of this project.

However, we anticipate that the proposed changes to operating times will help to improve visitor access for those within the new proposed zones.

Signage

Many reported signage was confusing and inconsistent, making it hard to know where people can and cannot park.  Many also stated that signage was placed in locations where it was not visible.

To help make it clearer we are proposing to standardise signage and road markings across the zones by introducing a controlled parking zone (CPZ).

Currently Zone 15 is a permit parking area (PPA). Unlike a CPZ, there is no requirement in a PPA to provide marked parking bays and supporting traffic signs to regulate parking.

By introducing a CPZ we aim to simplify the on-street parking restriction for residents and visitors, as drivers will only be able to park in marked bays during hours of operation.

Importantly, if it is safe to do so, drivers will still be able to park on single yellow lines, outside the hours of operation. This will provide more flexibility for residents outside of the restricted hours.

We will also be repositioning signs as required to improve visibility.

To avoid abuse of the parking zone by non-residents we are proposing to amend the rules on returning to park in limited wait bays.

We also received feedback from residents who live just outside of the existing zone. Some residents were asking if they would be included in Zone 15 as part of this review.  

The aim of this review was to address the issues within the current zone, so the proposed changes to the Zone boundary mean the residents at Rosehill Street and St Annes Terrace will remain outside of the zone.  

However, we are still encouraging these residents to complete the survey, as your feedback will be considered and help us to determine if future residents parking zones need to be introduced.  

Update - August 2024 

In July, Gloucestershire County Council held two information gathering sessions to collect feedback as part of the Cheltenham Zone 15 parking review.  

These events were attended by over 230 members of the local community.   

Feedback received at these events highlighted the following as key parking issues:

  • Parking control timings (days and times of operation) 
  • Visitor parking limits and prices 
  • Signage 
  • Safety concerns about parking bays  
  • Parking displacement 

Many location specific issues were also raised by residents and businesses. 

Using this feedback and the findings from on-site surveys, we’ve developed some draft concept designs for a refined scheme. 

We now want to hear from community members and are asking you to provide feedback on the draft concept proposals.  

What does this mean for you 

As part of the next step of the review, we want feedback on our proposed changes to the current scheme.  

The main principles of these proposals are to:   

  • simplify the existing parking zone by reducing its size and creating two new areas to manage the different characteristics of the area  
  • provide operating times that better suit community need.  
  • better allocate bays so that they are more reflective of the needs and uses of each street.   
  • improve accessibility and visibility by reviewing the placement of bays.  
  • improve signage to ensure that the controls are clear.   
  • reduce the number of different controls in each area to make it less confusing.  

Proposed changes 

When developing these draft designs, we considered public feedback as well as the findings of on-site surveys.  

Some residents reported the existing scheme had made improvements, and our draft concept designs aim to retain what is working well, address implementation issues (such as signage placement) and address the key issues most commonly raised by local people. 

As a result of this, some of the main changes we are proposing include: 

  • creating two parking zones, helping to reduce the size of area  
  • consulting on the operating days and times for restrictions   
  • repositioning bays at the intersection of Hewlett Road and Eldon Road 
  • standardising signage & road markings across the zones, helping to ensure everyone can easily understand where they can and cannot park, and 
  • improving visibility and accessibility at intersections and for property access by repositioning bays across the zones 
  • Limiting parking for non-permit holders to a 2-hour maximum stay in the new Zone 15, to address additional parking pressures related to the town centre and hospital. The new Zone 16 will have maximum 4 hour stay in parking bays. 

These changes being proposed are further detailed below. You can view the draft detailed design proposals, click here.

Reducing the size of the area  

Feedback we received raised concerns about people driving across the zone to park nearer the town centre increasing pressure in some streets. Our onsite surveys also identified areas where parking pressure is an issue.  

To help address this we are now proposing to split Zone 15 into 2 separate zones to better reflect the demand for parking and the availability of private off-road parking. 

These new zones will be known as Zone 15 and Zone 16.  

There are some similarities and key differences between the new zones which are detailed below.

New Zone 15  

  • During operational hours residents must park in marked parking bays which are signed as being for resident’s use.    
  • Marked parking bays will be available that allow parking and loading by a range of users, for example, Blue Badge holder parking.  
  • Maximum stay in parking bays will be 2 hours. This is to help address parking pressures related to the town centre and hospital. This does not apply to resident parking bays.    
  • Outside of operational hours, vehicles may park on single yellow lines, if it is safe to do so. 
  • The supporting traffic signs within the bays will advise who can legitimately park in that bay and what the timings of the restrictions are. 

Zone 15 map

To view a larger version of this map, click here.

New Zone 16 

  • During operational hours residents must park in marked parking bays which are signed as being for resident’s use.    
  • Marked parking bays will be available that allow parking and loading by a range of users, for example, Blue Badge holder parking.  
  • Maximum stay in parking bays will be 4 hours. This does not apply to resident parking bays.    
  • Outside of operational hours, vehicles may park on single yellow lines, if it is safe to do so. 
  • The supporting traffic signs within the bays will advise who can legitimately park in that bay and what the timings of the restrictions are. 

Zone 16 map

To view a larger version of this map, click here.

In the new proposed zones, the boundaries to the east finish at Hales Road. Meaning that properties on Upper Park Street and Strickland Road that are currently in Zone 15 would no longer be included in any zone within the new proposal.   

Making the restrictions in the new Zone easier to understand 

To help make it clear we are proposing to standardise signage and road markings across the zones by introducing a controlled parking zone (CPZ). 

Currently Zone 15 is a permit parking area (PPA). Unlike a CPZ, there is no requirement in a PPA to provide marked parking bays and supporting traffic signs to regulate parking.  

By introducing a CPZ we aim to simplify the on-street parking restriction for residents and visitors, as drivers will only be able to park in marked bays during hours of operation.  

Have your say  

We are now seeking your feedback on these draft proposals.  

You have until midnight on Friday 27 of September to submit your feedback. 

To have your say, you can respond to the survey by clicking here.  

If you would like a hard copy of the survey, please contact the project team via email at consultation@projectcentre.co.uk. 

Hard copies of the survey and proposal maps are also available for collection at: 

  • Cheltenham Borough Council Offices - Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 9SA 
  • All Saints Church - All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham, GL52 2HG   
  • Cheltenham Cricket Club - Princes Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6BE   
  • Cheltenham Library - Clarence St, Cheltenham GL50 3JT 
  • Berkhampstead School - Pittville Circus Rd, Cheltenham GL52 2QA School.

In September, we will also be holding three in person drop-in session events, where you can discuss the proposals and share your feedback with members of the project team:

 

Events Location  Date Time

Public drop-in session – Cheltenham Cricket Club 

The Pavilion, Cheltenham Cricket Club, Princes Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6BE 

 Wednesday, 11 September   4:00-7:00pm 
Public drop-in session – All Saints Church  All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham, GL52 2HG  Saturday, 14 September  11:00-3:00pm 
Public drop-in session – Cheltenham Cricket Club     

The Pavilion, Cheltenham Cricket Club, Princes Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6BE  

 Thursday, 19 September

4:00-7:00pm  

Next steps   

Following the public engagement exercises, all feedback will be analysed and considered when creating final proposal plans, which will be used as part of a statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process.  

A TRO is required to remove, amend or implement any waiting, loading or stopping restrictions and is subject to formal statutory public consultation.  

At this stage, the community and wider public will be notified of the final proposals via onsite notices, on the Council’s website, in the local newspaper and at accessible locations within Cheltenham.  A period of time to make representations either in support of or against the proposals will be given.  All representations will be duly considered when the Council makes a decision on how to proceed. 

Subject to the TRO decision, the council will look to launch implementation of the new restrictions in early 2025.

Cheltenham Zone 15 Parking Review timeline

To view a larger version of this image, click here.

What you told us during our information gathering phase  

We had over 230 members of the community attend our information gathering drop-in sessions.  

You provided us with feedback that related both to specific locations and those that had impacts on the whole zone.   

Feedback received at these events highlighted the following as key parking issues:   

 

Key issues

Public Feedback

How GCC have responded

Parking displacement 

Residents in some streets have reported that since the new restrictions have been introduced it has become more difficult to find a car parking space.

Particularly in the southeast corner where concerns were raised about people driving across the zone to park nearer the town centre which is increasing pressure in some streets.

We have looked at the size of the existing zone.

To help address these issues we are now proposing to split Zone 15 into 2 separate zones to better reflect the demand for parking and the availability of private off-road parking.

 

Safety concerns about parking bays

People reported that because of changes to bays, issues like speeding, particularly on streets like Eldon Road has become an issue.

Placement of some bays had also impacted sight lines for drivers when entering or exiting an intersection. As well as property access in some locations.

To address this, we have proposed the repositioning of some of the parking bays within the two new zones. This will help to discourage drivers performing illegal behaviours, like speeding and will also help improve access for those trying to get in or out of their property.

We have also proposed to extend yellow line markings at all intersections to ensure drivers can safely enter and exit a street, and sight lines are not impacted by parked vehicles.

Timings of restrictions

The most common feedback received was regarding the timings of restrictions.

We have taken this on board and have reviewed timings of restrictions across the area.

However, we still want your feedback on what times will work best. Respondents can provide this through our survey.

Visitor parking limits and prices 

Issues around visitors parking was raised over 50 times. Many people raised concerns that the current policies have negatively impacted on ability to have visitors, particularly with coordinating trades people

We have noted this feedback but as this is a policy issue that impacts all parking zones within Gloucestershire, any changes will require a full review which is outside the scope of this project.

However, we anticipate that the proposed changes to operating times will help to improve visitor access for those within the new proposed zones.

Signage

Many reported signage was confusing and inconsistent, making it hard to know where people can and cannot park.  Many also stated that signage was placed in locations where it was not visible.

To help make it clearer we are proposing to standardise signage and road markings across the zones by introducing a controlled parking zone (CPZ).

Currently Zone 15 is a permit parking area (PPA). Unlike a CPZ, there is no requirement in a PPA to provide marked parking bays and supporting traffic signs to regulate parking.

By introducing a CPZ we aim to simplify the on-street parking restriction for residents and visitors, as drivers will only be able to park in marked bays during hours of operation.

Importantly, if it is safe to do so, drivers will still be able to park on single yellow lines, outside the hours of operation. This will provide more flexibility for residents outside of the restricted hours.

We will also be repositioning signs as required to improve visibility.

To avoid abuse of the parking zone by non-residents we are proposing to amend the rules on returning to park in limited wait bays.

We also received feedback from residents who live just outside of the existing zone. Some residents were asking if they would be included in Zone 15 as part of this review.  

The aim of this review was to address the issues within the current zone, so the proposed changes to the Zone boundary mean the residents at Rosehill Street and St Annes Terrace will remain outside of the zone.  

However, we are still encouraging these residents to complete the survey, as your feedback will be considered and help us to determine if future residents parking zones need to be introduced.  

September 2024 Press Release - 

An engagement survey which opened on Wednesday 28 August will close at midnight on Friday, 27 September 2024.

To have your say, complete the survey online at: https://haveyoursaygloucestershire.uk.engagementhq.com/zone15-parking. 

It comes after Gloucestershire County Council’s independent consultant, Project Centre, held two information gathering sessions in July to collect feedback as part of the Cheltenham Zone 15 parking review. These events were attended by over 230 members of the local community.

Feedback received at these events highlighted the following as key parking issues: 

  • Parking control timings (days and times of operation)
  • Visitor parking limits and prices
  • Signage
  • Safety concerns about parking bays
  • Parking displacement

Members of the local community and the wider public have been invited to feedback on draft proposals, which have been developed in response to the findings from on-site surveys, as well as feedback received from information gathering sessions. 

The main principles of these draft proposals are to:

  • simplify the existing parking zone by dividing the zone into two areas, to reflect the different characteristics of the area
  • provide operating times that better suit community need
  • reallocate bays so that they are more reflective of the needs and uses of each street
  • improve accessibility and visibility by reviewing the placement of bays
  • improve signage to ensure that the controls are clear
  • reduce the number of different controls in each area to make it less confusing.

You can view the draft proposals by visiting the county council’s website at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/zone-15.

Following the public engagement exercises, all feedback will be analysed and considered when creating final proposal plans, which will be used as part of a statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process.

Subject to the TRO decision, the council will look to implement the new restrictions in early 2025.

If you have any questions about the proposals or the engagement process or would like to request paper copies of the proposals, or the information gathering findings report, please contact the project team via email at consultations@projectcentre.co.uk, or leave a voicemail at 01242 651092.

August 2024 Press Release -

Feedback received at these events highlighted the following as key parking issues: 

  • Parking control timings (days and times of operation)
  • Visitor parking limits and prices
  • Signage
  • Safety concerns about parking bays
  • Parking displacement

Zone 15 parking proposals

Members of the local community and the wider public are now invited to feedback on draft proposals, which have been developed in response to the findings from on-site surveys, as well as feedback received from the information gathering sessions. 

The main principles of these draft proposals are to:

  • simplify the existing parking zone by dividing the zone into two areas, to reflect the different characteristics of the area
  • provide operating times that better suit community need
  • reallocate bays so that they are more reflective of the needs and uses of each street
  • improve accessibility and visibility by reviewing the placement of bays
  • improve signage to ensure that the controls are clear
  • reduce the number of different controls in each area to make it less confusing.

You can view the draft proposals by visiting the county council’s website at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/zone-15.

Have your say

We are now seeking feedback on these proposals.

The engagement survey will be open from Wednesday 28 August and will close at midnight on Friday, 27 September 2024.

To have your say, complete the survey online at: https://haveyoursaygloucestershire.uk.engagementhq.com/zone15-parking. 

In September, we will be holding three in person drop-in session events, where you can discuss the draft proposals and share your feedback with members of the project team:

Event

Location

Date

Time

Public drop-in session – Cheltenham Cricket Club

 

The Pavilion, Cheltenham Cricket Club, Princes Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6BE

Wednesday, 11 September

4:00-7:00pm

Public drop-in session – All Saints Church

All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham, GL52 2HG

Saturday, 14 September

11:00-3:00pm

Public drop-in session – Cheltenham Cricket Club     

The Pavilion, Cheltenham Cricket Club, Princes Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6BE  

Thursday, 19 September   

4:00-7:00pm  

Cllr. Mark Hawthorne, Leader of Gloucestershire County Council said “It’s great to see that so many people in the area are getting involved with this review. We want to ensure we get this process right so please do take part in the survey and let us know what you think of the proposed changes.”

Next steps

Following the public engagement exercises, all feedback will be analysed and considered when creating final proposal plans, which will be used as part of a statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process.

A TRO is required to remove, amend or implement any waiting, loading or stopping restrictions and is subject to formal statutory public consultation.

At this stage, the community and wider public will be notified of the final proposals via onsite notices, on the council’s website, in the local newspaper and at accessible locations within Cheltenham.  A period of time to make representations either in support of or against the proposals will be given.  All representations will be duly considered when the council makes a decision on how to proceed.

Subject to the TRO decision, the council will look to implement the new restrictions in early 2025.

Get in touch

To read more about feedback from the information gathering sessions, or for more information on the proposals, please visit the council’s website: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/zone-15.

If you have any questions about the proposals or the engagement process or would like to request paper copies of the proposals, or the information gathering findings report, please contact the project team via email at consultations@projectcentre.co.uk, or leave a voicemail at 01242 651092.

May 2024 press release - 

The county council has commissioned Project Centre Ltd, an experienced and independent transport consultancy, to work alongside their parking team to deliver the review process.

From 7 May, crews will be in the area to start on-site surveys and begin reviewing current designs.

Project Centre is also in the process of reviewing all feedback provided to date, which will be used to help shape updates and changes to the current scheme.

In delivering this review, Project Centre will work with the local community to develop a scheme which is reflective of the needs and uses of the community.

Review timeline:

·         May 2024 – review launch: on-site parking surveys, which will indicate parking usage in the area and how effective the zone 15 parking controls are.

·         June 2024 – opportunity to tell us what will make the scheme better for you. We will tell you what we have found from our surveys and from past communications with the county council. From the engagement we will develop concept designs for an updated scheme.

·         June/July 2024 – public consultation: we will be launching a public engagement in June asking for feedback on the concept designs and on parking issues in the area.

·         August/September 2024 – feedback review: following the engagement period, all feedback will be reviewed and used to create a design scheme. These will be shared on the website for you to view at advertised locations. These designs will then be subject to approval by the county council and a formal statutory consultation process.

·         Late 2024/early 2025 – implementation: once updated designs have been confirmed, we will work with residents and our community to implement the required changes and improvements.

More information is available at Cheltenham Parking Zone 15 | Highways (gloucestershire.gov.uk)

If you have any questions relating to the review process, get in touch by email at consultations@projectcentre.co.uk, or Zone15@gloucestershire.gov.uk

September 2024 Press Release - 

An engagement survey which opened on Wednesday 28 August will close at midnight on Friday, 27 September 2024.

To have your say, complete the survey online at: https://haveyoursaygloucestershire.uk.engagementhq.com/zone15-parking. 

It comes after Gloucestershire County Council’s independent consultant, Project Centre, held two information gathering sessions in July to collect feedback as part of the Cheltenham Zone 15 parking review. These events were attended by over 230 members of the local community.

Feedback received at these events highlighted the following as key parking issues: 

  • Parking control timings (days and times of operation)
  • Visitor parking limits and prices
  • Signage
  • Safety concerns about parking bays
  • Parking displacement

Members of the local community and the wider public have been invited to feedback on draft proposals, which have been developed in response to the findings from on-site surveys, as well as feedback received from information gathering sessions. 

The main principles of these draft proposals are to:

  • simplify the existing parking zone by dividing the zone into two areas, to reflect the different characteristics of the area
  • provide operating times that better suit community need
  • reallocate bays so that they are more reflective of the needs and uses of each street
  • improve accessibility and visibility by reviewing the placement of bays
  • improve signage to ensure that the controls are clear
  • reduce the number of different controls in each area to make it less confusing.

You can view the draft proposals by visiting the county council’s website at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/zone-15.

Following the public engagement exercises, all feedback will be analysed and considered when creating final proposal plans, which will be used as part of a statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process.

Subject to the TRO decision, the council will look to implement the new restrictions in early 2025.

If you have any questions about the proposals or the engagement process or would like to request paper copies of the proposals, or the information gathering findings report, please contact the project team via email at consultations@projectcentre.co.uk, or leave a voicemail at 01242 651092.

August 2024 Press Release -

Feedback received at these events highlighted the following as key parking issues: 

  • Parking control timings (days and times of operation)
  • Visitor parking limits and prices
  • Signage
  • Safety concerns about parking bays
  • Parking displacement

Zone 15 parking proposals

Members of the local community and the wider public are now invited to feedback on draft proposals, which have been developed in response to the findings from on-site surveys, as well as feedback received from the information gathering sessions. 

The main principles of these draft proposals are to:

  • simplify the existing parking zone by dividing the zone into two areas, to reflect the different characteristics of the area
  • provide operating times that better suit community need
  • reallocate bays so that they are more reflective of the needs and uses of each street
  • improve accessibility and visibility by reviewing the placement of bays
  • improve signage to ensure that the controls are clear
  • reduce the number of different controls in each area to make it less confusing.

You can view the draft proposals by visiting the county council’s website at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/zone-15.

Have your say

We are now seeking feedback on these proposals.

The engagement survey will be open from Wednesday 28 August and will close at midnight on Friday, 27 September 2024.

To have your say, complete the survey online at: https://haveyoursaygloucestershire.uk.engagementhq.com/zone15-parking. 

In September, we will be holding three in person drop-in session events, where you can discuss the draft proposals and share your feedback with members of the project team:

Event

Location

Date

Time

Public drop-in session – Cheltenham Cricket Club

 

The Pavilion, Cheltenham Cricket Club, Princes Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6BE

Wednesday, 11 September

4:00-7:00pm

Public drop-in session – All Saints Church

All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham, GL52 2HG

Saturday, 14 September

11:00-3:00pm

Public drop-in session – Cheltenham Cricket Club     

The Pavilion, Cheltenham Cricket Club, Princes Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6BE  

Thursday, 19 September   

4:00-7:00pm  

Cllr. Mark Hawthorne, Leader of Gloucestershire County Council said “It’s great to see that so many people in the area are getting involved with this review. We want to ensure we get this process right so please do take part in the survey and let us know what you think of the proposed changes.”

Next steps

Following the public engagement exercises, all feedback will be analysed and considered when creating final proposal plans, which will be used as part of a statutory Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process.

A TRO is required to remove, amend or implement any waiting, loading or stopping restrictions and is subject to formal statutory public consultation.

At this stage, the community and wider public will be notified of the final proposals via onsite notices, on the council’s website, in the local newspaper and at accessible locations within Cheltenham.  A period of time to make representations either in support of or against the proposals will be given.  All representations will be duly considered when the council makes a decision on how to proceed.

Subject to the TRO decision, the council will look to implement the new restrictions in early 2025.

Get in touch

To read more about feedback from the information gathering sessions, or for more information on the proposals, please visit the council’s website: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/zone-15.

If you have any questions about the proposals or the engagement process or would like to request paper copies of the proposals, or the information gathering findings report, please contact the project team via email at consultations@projectcentre.co.uk, or leave a voicemail at 01242 651092.

May 2024 press release - 

The county council has commissioned Project Centre Ltd, an experienced and independent transport consultancy, to work alongside their parking team to deliver the review process.

From 7 May, crews will be in the area to start on-site surveys and begin reviewing current designs.

Project Centre is also in the process of reviewing all feedback provided to date, which will be used to help shape updates and changes to the current scheme.

In delivering this review, Project Centre will work with the local community to develop a scheme which is reflective of the needs and uses of the community.

Review timeline:

·         May 2024 – review launch: on-site parking surveys, which will indicate parking usage in the area and how effective the zone 15 parking controls are.

·         June 2024 – opportunity to tell us what will make the scheme better for you. We will tell you what we have found from our surveys and from past communications with the county council. From the engagement we will develop concept designs for an updated scheme.

·         June/July 2024 – public consultation: we will be launching a public engagement in June asking for feedback on the concept designs and on parking issues in the area.

·         August/September 2024 – feedback review: following the engagement period, all feedback will be reviewed and used to create a design scheme. These will be shared on the website for you to view at advertised locations. These designs will then be subject to approval by the county council and a formal statutory consultation process.

·         Late 2024/early 2025 – implementation: once updated designs have been confirmed, we will work with residents and our community to implement the required changes and improvements.

More information is available at Cheltenham Parking Zone 15 | Highways (gloucestershire.gov.uk)

If you have any questions relating to the review process, get in touch by email at consultations@projectcentre.co.uk, or Zone15@gloucestershire.gov.uk

The new restrictions came into effect on 10 March 2025. 

An Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) can only stay in force for a maximum of 18 months while the effects of restrictions are monitored and assessed before being made permanent 

Please see the ETRO for more information. 

The new restrictions came into effect on 10 March 2025. 

An Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) can only stay in force for a maximum of 18 months while the effects of restrictions are monitored and assessed before being made permanent 

Please see the ETRO for more information. 

Following your feedback, we have made the following key changes: 

  1. Operating times: north of zone 15 will be Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. The area of the zone closer to the town centre will remain Monday – Sunday, 8am – 8pm 

  1. Event day restrictions: Implemented in the north near Pittville Circus Road. 

  1. Localised changes: We will make changes to parking bays, signs, and road markings based on feedback. 

  1. Removing restrictions: We will remove permit zone restrictions on Eldon Road, Eldon Avenue, Beechurst Avenue, Oak Manor Drive, All Saints Terrace, sections of Hale’s Road and Hewlett Road, and Teme Road. 

These changes have been made via an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO). This process allows the community to see the impact and provide feedback to the council so that adjustments can be considered before the parking rules are finalised. 

Following your feedback, we have made the following key changes: 

  1. Operating times: north of zone 15 will be Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. The area of the zone closer to the town centre will remain Monday – Sunday, 8am – 8pm 

  1. Event day restrictions: Implemented in the north near Pittville Circus Road. 

  1. Localised changes: We will make changes to parking bays, signs, and road markings based on feedback. 

  1. Removing restrictions: We will remove permit zone restrictions on Eldon Road, Eldon Avenue, Beechurst Avenue, Oak Manor Drive, All Saints Terrace, sections of Hale’s Road and Hewlett Road, and Teme Road. 

These changes have been made via an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO). This process allows the community to see the impact and provide feedback to the council so that adjustments can be considered before the parking rules are finalised. 

An Experimental Traffic Order (ETRO) like a Traffic Regulation Order is a legal document that allows for traffic and parking restrictions to be put in place. 

However, unlike a Traffic Regulation Order an ETRO can only stay in force for a maximum of 18 months while the effects of restrictions are monitored and assessed. 

Once an ETRO comes into effect there is a six- month period in which feedback and formal comments can be made and if required, restrictions can be modified. 

This will mean that there is still an opportunity for residents to feedback on the scheme. These comments will be reviewed by the council who will, if required, make any required amends before changes are made permanent. 

Please see the ETRO for more information. 

An Experimental Traffic Order (ETRO) like a Traffic Regulation Order is a legal document that allows for traffic and parking restrictions to be put in place. 

However, unlike a Traffic Regulation Order an ETRO can only stay in force for a maximum of 18 months while the effects of restrictions are monitored and assessed. 

Once an ETRO comes into effect there is a six- month period in which feedback and formal comments can be made and if required, restrictions can be modified. 

This will mean that there is still an opportunity for residents to feedback on the scheme. These comments will be reviewed by the council who will, if required, make any required amends before changes are made permanent. 

Please see the ETRO for more information. 

Any formal comment to an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) must be in writing and must state the grounds on which it is made. 

If you have any feedback on the scheme and would like to raise a formal response, please email Z15etro@projectcentre.co.uk. 

This can also be sent by post to: 

Project Centre Ltd, 
One America Square, 
17 Crosswall, 
London EC3N 2LB 

Please note that any formal response that is submitted may become a public document and could be published. 

Any formal comment to an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) must be in writing and must state the grounds on which it is made. 

If you have any feedback on the scheme and would like to raise a formal response, please email Z15etro@projectcentre.co.uk. 

This can also be sent by post to: 

Project Centre Ltd, 
One America Square, 
17 Crosswall, 
London EC3N 2LB 

Please note that any formal response that is submitted may become a public document and could be published. 

Cheltenham Town Football Club Event (CTFCE) day parking restrictions 

When there is a football match or event at the Cheltenham Town Football Club, there may be additional parking restrictions. The parking restrictions are to stop people visiting the Club from parking in spaces that are for people who live and work in the area. 

 What is the definition of an event? 

Cheltenham Town Football Club Event (CTFCE) means all Cheltenham Town Football Club first team home league and club fixtures, or any other event held at Cheltenham Town Football Club where the organiser considers it likely that the event will exceed 1,000 spectators or attendees and has given at least 28 days notice to Gloucestershire County Council that any such event will be so designated. 

 Cheltenham Football Club Event Day means day or days on which a Cheltenham Town Football Club Event is scheduled to be held. 

 When and where will it apply? 

Additional event day restrictions will apply 

  • Monday to Friday 9am to 8.30pm and Saturday & Sunday 11am to 4.30pm 

  • To Hayes Road, Westbourne Drive, Selkirk Close, Selkirk Gardens, Moorcourt Drive. There will be signage on these roads. 

See our map of Zone 15 showing where the restrictions apply.  

On event days, Blue Badge holders can park as usual. Read more about Blue Badge Holder parking rules   

 Find out when there are matches or events at Cheltenham Town Football Club. 

Visit the Cheltenham Town FC website to find out when there are matches and events at the stadium.  

 Please see the ETRO for more information. 

Cheltenham Town Football Club Event (CTFCE) day parking restrictions 

When there is a football match or event at the Cheltenham Town Football Club, there may be additional parking restrictions. The parking restrictions are to stop people visiting the Club from parking in spaces that are for people who live and work in the area. 

 What is the definition of an event? 

Cheltenham Town Football Club Event (CTFCE) means all Cheltenham Town Football Club first team home league and club fixtures, or any other event held at Cheltenham Town Football Club where the organiser considers it likely that the event will exceed 1,000 spectators or attendees and has given at least 28 days notice to Gloucestershire County Council that any such event will be so designated. 

 Cheltenham Football Club Event Day means day or days on which a Cheltenham Town Football Club Event is scheduled to be held. 

 When and where will it apply? 

Additional event day restrictions will apply 

  • Monday to Friday 9am to 8.30pm and Saturday & Sunday 11am to 4.30pm 

  • To Hayes Road, Westbourne Drive, Selkirk Close, Selkirk Gardens, Moorcourt Drive. There will be signage on these roads. 

See our map of Zone 15 showing where the restrictions apply.  

On event days, Blue Badge holders can park as usual. Read more about Blue Badge Holder parking rules   

 Find out when there are matches or events at Cheltenham Town Football Club. 

Visit the Cheltenham Town FC website to find out when there are matches and events at the stadium.  

 Please see the ETRO for more information. 

These bays can be used by either resident or visitor permit holders, and by those that reside outside the zone. There is no restriction on the length of stay for resident and visitor permit holders, but parking for those who reside outside of the zone has a maximum stay period, which will be displayed on the sign. Shared use parking supports local businesses and enables visitors outside of Cheltenham to have access to its amenities. 

These bays can be used by either resident or visitor permit holders, and by those that reside outside the zone. There is no restriction on the length of stay for resident and visitor permit holders, but parking for those who reside outside of the zone has a maximum stay period, which will be displayed on the sign. Shared use parking supports local businesses and enables visitors outside of Cheltenham to have access to its amenities. 

The main benefit is to reduce non-essential parking and prioritise parking for residents, short-term visitors and local businesses.

The main benefit is to reduce non-essential parking and prioritise parking for residents, short-term visitors and local businesses.

It is not possible to guarantee anyone parking availability on the public highway. Parking schemes prevent long-stay parking, so there is generally more parking availability for residents during zone operational times.

It is not possible to guarantee anyone parking availability on the public highway. Parking schemes prevent long-stay parking, so there is generally more parking availability for residents during zone operational times.

For any general enquiries relating to permit requirements and residents parking permits, please email parking@gloucestershire.gov.uk. Or call us on 01452 425610. 

You can use the MIPermit portal to purchase a permit or waiver or to renew a permit. Alternatively, please telephone 0333 123 5900 to speak to MiPermit. 

For any general enquiries relating to permit requirements and residents parking permits, please email parking@gloucestershire.gov.uk. Or call us on 01452 425610. 

You can use the MIPermit portal to purchase a permit or waiver or to renew a permit. Alternatively, please telephone 0333 123 5900 to speak to MiPermit. 

Any resident that owns a vehicle registered at an address within the zone will be eligible for a parking permit. Local business will be eligible for a business permit providing that the business address is within the zone. 

Any resident that owns a vehicle registered at an address within the zone will be eligible for a parking permit. Local business will be eligible for a business permit providing that the business address is within the zone. 

Each household can purchase up to two resident parking permits, to park vehicles on-street. 

Our experience from zones in other parts of Cheltenham is that most households only need to buy one permit and only a small number purchase a second. 

The limit per house is to fairly manage the permit allocation across the neighbourhood. 

Vehicles parked on your driveway do not require a permit. 

Each household can purchase up to two resident parking permits, to park vehicles on-street. 

Our experience from zones in other parts of Cheltenham is that most households only need to buy one permit and only a small number purchase a second. 

The limit per house is to fairly manage the permit allocation across the neighbourhood. 

Vehicles parked on your driveway do not require a permit. 

Yes, any motor vehicle requiring a space on the road, for longer than the time on the sign (1, 2 or 4 hour free stay) needs a permit to park between 8am and 8pm. Residents can apply for up to two permits per household, please refer to the Permit Terms and conditions for the cost of motorbike permits, as they vary on engine size: Current permit prices. 

Yes, any motor vehicle requiring a space on the road, for longer than the time on the sign (1, 2 or 4 hour free stay) needs a permit to park between 8am and 8pm. Residents can apply for up to two permits per household, please refer to the Permit Terms and conditions for the cost of motorbike permits, as they vary on engine size: Current permit prices. 

Permits will be issued virtually – paper permits are not required. Permits will be issued to a specific vehicle and registration number. 

They can be purchased annually or monthly. If bought monthly, they can be transferred between different vehicles each month. The charge for monthly permits is simply 1/12th of the annual cost. 

Permits will be issued virtually – paper permits are not required. Permits will be issued to a specific vehicle and registration number. 

They can be purchased annually or monthly. If bought monthly, they can be transferred between different vehicles each month. The charge for monthly permits is simply 1/12th of the annual cost. 

No, blue badge holders should refer to their handbook. Though, this generally means, blue badge holders can park in any of the shared use time limited parking bays for three hours (or longer if the space allows four hour parking) If the shared use space is also a pay and display, then blue badge holders don’t need to pay.

No, blue badge holders should refer to their handbook. Though, this generally means, blue badge holders can park in any of the shared use time limited parking bays for three hours (or longer if the space allows four hour parking) If the shared use space is also a pay and display, then blue badge holders don’t need to pay.

If you continue to park in permit parking areas after and don’t have a valid permit, you are at risk of receiving a parking ticket (Penalty Charge Notice). New permit applications can be made via the MiPermit system. 

 

If you continue to park in permit parking areas after and don’t have a valid permit, you are at risk of receiving a parking ticket (Penalty Charge Notice). New permit applications can be made via the MiPermit system. 

 

Permit holders are restricted to parking within their specified zones.  

Permit holders are restricted to parking within their specified zones.  

The zone will be enforceable between operational hours. During the operational hours, Enforcement Officers will monitor and may issue Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) to vehicles that have contravened. 

The zone will be enforceable between operational hours. During the operational hours, Enforcement Officers will monitor and may issue Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) to vehicles that have contravened. 

It is a legal requirement that parking schemes are self-sufficient as Council Tax funding is not available to fund parking schemes. The permit costs meet the costs associated with implementing and enforcing the scheme. By law, any excess revenue arising from the parking schemes after covering the management costs must only be invested in transport related projects such as carriageway improvements. 

It is a legal requirement that parking schemes are self-sufficient as Council Tax funding is not available to fund parking schemes. The permit costs meet the costs associated with implementing and enforcing the scheme. By law, any excess revenue arising from the parking schemes after covering the management costs must only be invested in transport related projects such as carriageway improvements. 

Carers permits are offered to private and public sector organisations providing domiciliary at a care recipient’s house. Please refer to our Apply for a carers permit page 

With a carer permit, carers can park in any available shared use or permit only space. There no time limit, as the permit is like a resident voucher. 

Proof that an individual requires care in their home will need to be supplied before a permit is issued. Permits will be linked to a specific vehicle 

Carers permits are offered to private and public sector organisations providing domiciliary at a care recipient’s house. Please refer to our Apply for a carers permit page 

With a carer permit, carers can park in any available shared use or permit only space. There no time limit, as the permit is like a resident voucher. 

Proof that an individual requires care in their home will need to be supplied before a permit is issued. Permits will be linked to a specific vehicle 

Residents will be able to purchase visitor vouchers for their visitors, that will enable them to park within the zone during operational hours. Alternatively, visitors can also use any of the limited waiting bays in the area to park for the length of time indicated on the signs during the operational hours.

Residents will be able to purchase visitor vouchers for their visitors, that will enable them to park within the zone during operational hours. Alternatively, visitors can also use any of the limited waiting bays in the area to park for the length of time indicated on the signs during the operational hours.

Visitor voucher applications are currently restricted to a maximum of 50 vouchers per year, per household. These limits are set to give everyone a fair chance of parking in congested areas. Additional permits will not be issued.  

Visitor voucher applications are currently restricted to a maximum of 50 vouchers per year, per household. These limits are set to give everyone a fair chance of parking in congested areas. Additional permits will not be issued.  

No, we know that in areas where there are parking problems this can make it harder for people to sell their homes or renting. This scheme is to make it easier for residents and their visitors to park near their homes.  

No, we know that in areas where there are parking problems this can make it harder for people to sell their homes or renting. This scheme is to make it easier for residents and their visitors to park near their homes.  

No, short stay parking bays are provided as part of the scheme. This will encourage people to access local services free of charge, and then move on to leave the space for others providing a higher turnover of visitors for the local shops and trade. The aim of the scheme is to ensure that space is available for residents and short stay visitors using local business and services.  

No, short stay parking bays are provided as part of the scheme. This will encourage people to access local services free of charge, and then move on to leave the space for others providing a higher turnover of visitors for the local shops and trade. The aim of the scheme is to ensure that space is available for residents and short stay visitors using local business and services.  

Businesses can buy permits for the operational requirements of the business, such as loading and unloading stock and equipment. See the permit terms and conditions. Visiting customers can use the free time limited shared use bays, to park between 2 to 4 hours (see road signs for times) 
Staff are encouraged to travel into Cheltenham in an alternative way, either by bus, on foot or by bicycle. Alternatively, they can park in one of the nearby off-road car parks. 

Businesses can buy permits for the operational requirements of the business, such as loading and unloading stock and equipment. See the permit terms and conditions. Visiting customers can use the free time limited shared use bays, to park between 2 to 4 hours (see road signs for times) 
Staff are encouraged to travel into Cheltenham in an alternative way, either by bus, on foot or by bicycle. Alternatively, they can park in one of the nearby off-road car parks. 

Yes, the scheme proposals have been developed following consultation with both statutory organisations and local people including the council’s elected members. We have also engaged the borough council’s elected members. Feedback received as part of the formal statutory public consultation was carefully analysed, and where it was possible to act on that feedback we have done so. It is important to point out that whilst we have received some objections however the vast majority of people did not object to the scheme. 

Yes, the scheme proposals have been developed following consultation with both statutory organisations and local people including the council’s elected members. We have also engaged the borough council’s elected members. Feedback received as part of the formal statutory public consultation was carefully analysed, and where it was possible to act on that feedback we have done so. It is important to point out that whilst we have received some objections however the vast majority of people did not object to the scheme. 

The shared use bays can be used for short stays (between 2 to 4 hours), check the signs near you for how long they can stay for free. If you need more time, a visitors permit or waiver would be needed. 

Apply for residents and visitors permits ahead of your move or waiver 

The shared use bays can be used for short stays (between 2 to 4 hours), check the signs near you for how long they can stay for free. If you need more time, a visitors permit or waiver would be needed. 

Apply for residents and visitors permits ahead of your move or waiver