PLEASE NOTE THE CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Thank you for your comments on Stroud Parking Review. We have had a significant amount of interest in the consultation from a wide-reaching audience resulting in a substantial amount of feedback, that we have now collated. We shall now take time to analyse the feedback, and findings which will be discussed with County Councillors in August 2023, before any next steps are taken.
GCC carry out the TRO consultation process, in line with legislation, and shall continue to follow this process. More information about the TRO consultation and an indicative timeline is set out below.
What happens next (indicative timeframe, this is dependent on each step being completed):
- Review feedback on TRO consultation (July 2023)
- Discuss TRO feedback with Councillors (August 2023)
- Understand if the TRO is to be made or modified (A TRO can be modified after the consultation comments have been received – however, there are limitations to this - see FAQs on TRO parameters) (September – November 2023)
- Finalise TRO report (January 2024)
- Implement TROs (if applicable).
Your feedback is not used as a simple voting metric, to decide if the scheme will go ahead or not. As the TRO consultation is not a vote, the legislation sets out a process for addressing the representations made. This could include, design modifications, removing parts of the scheme or further consultation. For more information on this see ‘Understanding the TRO process’ section below. Please note: Only feedback submitted during the Formal TRO consultation (which is now closed), will be used to consider if we make or modify the design to address the feedback. Information on how objections are resolved is available both online and below in section ‘How are objections resolved?’
Overview
Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is proposing a number of improvements to on-street parking in and around the Uplands and Lansdown area of Stroud. GCC have been working collaboratively with both the District and Town Council to ensure we align with Neighbourhood Plans and GCC Local Transport Plan (LTP) policies, Electric Vehicle (EV) strategy and Local Cycle and Walking strategies (LCWIP). This consultation is separate to the recent Stroud Town Council Parking survey linked to their neighbourhood development plan. This review was prompted by Highway policy – to support maintaining a functioning highway network, including the management of parking as the foundation for an integrated transport system.
The proposals include an amalgamation of existing parking permit zones, Zone 1, Zone 2 and Lansdown Zone with the wider area to form a new zone referred to as Stroud Zone A (ZA). Within this new zone there will be a combination of Parking Permit Areas, Shared Use Bays and the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time restrictions. The proposals aim to increase residents chance of finding a parking space in their own neighbourhood and includes permit zones for local residents and businesses and time limits for non-resident parking.
Please note that the consultation period has been extended past the original close date of 28th April 2023 and will now close on 2nd May 2023.
Map
There are two options for viewing the parking proposals via the interactive map.
- You can view the parking proposals for your street by clicking this link to our interactive map(External link) that will open a new tab showing the map
- Or by navigating within the embedded interactive map below. (Depending on your device, either mobile, tablet or PC, it may affect the functionality of the embedded link and may be easier to view via the link. However, you should navigate back to the Have Your Say Form to provide feedback).
How to navigate the embedded link below (note: these instructions also apply to option 1):
- Click 'I understand' on the disclaimer
- Click the hand icon in the top left
- From the drop down list, click on schemes
- Select 'Stroud' (you will only be able to access the scheme during the consultation dates 29th March - 28th April)
- Select any road from the list of road names to zoom in to proposals
- You can click on the items within each road to bring up the information about the proposed restriction type
- Once you have had a look at all the information, you can provide feedback using the Have Your Say Form at the bottom of this webpage
Have Your Say
To have your say please complete the form here clearly stating your representation. Please make your representation by 2nd May 2023.
You can also make a representation by:
Writing to: Assistant Director of Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG
Emailing: gccparking@atkinsglobal.com
Please include reference CB77304 on all correspondence.
Understanding The Proposals
How the scheme works:
The proposed Stroud Zone A Permit Parking zone, seeks to manage all kerbspace within the zone for the whole neighbourhood. This means all of the roads within the zone have parking management, to either set out where you can or can’t park. This approach ensures consistent parking management over the whole neighbourhood, so that any solution in one road, wont adversely impact the surrounding roads with displacement.
Residents that need to park on the road are prioritised, as they can use a permit to park, no permits are required for parking off-street in driveways, and the permits do not apply to any car parks.
Where do the proposals cover:
The zone boundary can be seen on the map here. The zone boundary is indicated by a blue dashed line on the plan, and sets out the extent of the zone. All properties within the zone extent are eligible for permits. This covers an area to the east of Stroud. The zone loosely covers roads south of Folly Lane and ends north of London Road.
On the outside of the zone there will be very little changes, however, to ensure traffic movement and junction safety, a small number of double yellow lines are proposed outside of the permit zone. These are shown in red on the plan or described as no waiting at any time on the interactive map. The extents cover just one side of the road or around junction accesses.
When will the proposals be enforceable:
The scheme will be in operation 7 days a week from 8am-7pm. This means residents who need to park on the road in the zone in this time, will need a permit. All non-residents or those outside the zone will not be able to park all day in the zone, thus prioritising space for residents.
What do the proposals mean for:
| Residents | - If you are a resident you can purchase a permit for the zone. This will allow you to park within any Parking Permit Area or Shared Use bay within the zone, without a time limit.
- If you have a driveway and do not park on-street you do not have to purchase a permit if you do not wish to.
- Residents can purchase a maximum of two permits, more information on the cost of a permit can be found here.
|
| Businesses | - Local businesses can apply for business permits allowing them to park on-street within any Permit Parking Area or Shared Use Bay.
- Businesses can purchase up to two permit which will be issues to a specific vehicle or registration number.
|
| Commuters | - The aim of the scheme is to discourage all day parking by non-residents.
- Short stay visitors can use the shared use bays for up to the time specified (2 hours), after this they will have to park outside of the zone.
|
| Visitors | - Visitors can park in shared use bays for up to the time specified (2 hours), if they need to stay longer they could obtain a visitor voucher from a resident which would allow them to park for one calendar day in a Permit Parking Area or a shared use bay.
- Note the operation time of the zone means visitor vouchers are not needed to stay overnight.
- Residents can purchase up to 50 visitor vouchers per year.
|
| NHS Staff | - Eligible NHS Staff can purchase a Stroud General Hospital NHS permit.
- The NHS on-street permit will cost £2 per day and only activated when parked in a designated on-street NHS bay allowing parking all day
|
| Carer's | - Those providing essential care to someone who lives within the scheme will be issued with a carer permit, free of charge. Professional organisations and non-professional carers (e.g. family members, etc.) are eligible for carer permits. Those with career permits can park on-street within any Permit Parking Area or Shared Use Bay.
|
| Tradespeople | - Tradespeople would be able to park in shared use limited waiting bays for up to 2 hours. If they will need to park for longer than this they could use a visitor voucher provided by a resident/business or they can apply for a Waiver Permit, more details on Waiver Permits are located here.
|
| Delivery Drivers | - Delivery drivers would be able to park in shared use limited waiting bays to deliver parcels or they can stop on double yellow lines as they are loading/unloading as this is permitted on double yellow lines (without loading restrictions).
|
What are the restrictions:
| Stroud Zone A Permit Holders or 2 Hours Limited Waiting No Return within 2 Hours | In signed shared-use bays, non-permit holders can park for free for the limited waiting time specified 2 hours. Carers, tradespeople, delivery drivers, friends and family will be able to use these bays. Permit holders can also park in these bays without the time restriction. |
Permit Holders Only 8am-7pm
| Only those who have a permit for the zone (ZA) can park in the spaces between the times shown (8am-7pm).
|
| Permit Parking Area (PPA) | There will be a sign at the beginning of your street which specifies to all incoming cars that they are now entering a Permit Parking Area except in signed bays, which covers the entirety of the street. Only residents with permits can park on-street outside of a signed bay within a PPA, as long as this is not over double yellow lines. |
Stroud General Hospital NHS Permit Holders Only 8am-7pm
| Only those who have an NHS permit can park in these spaces between the times shown (8am-7pm).
|
| Disabled Badge Holders Only 8am-7pm | Only those who have a disabled badge can park in these spaces between the times shown (8am-7pm). |
| No Waiting at Any Time | Double yellow lines, no parking or waiting on these lines. |
| Loading Only 8am-7pm | These spaces are reserved for loading only during the times shown. |
| No Waiting 8am-7pm | Single yellow line no parking or waiting here between the hours shown. |
| No Waiting and No Loading at Any Time | Double yellow line, with double kerb marks, means no parking, waiting or loading at any time. |
Understanding the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Process
How are Objections Resolved
Representations received during the advertisement period can be either in support, objection or suggest a modification to the proposals. Objections can be overcome through:
- Discussions with the objector so that the objection is withdrawn - may involve design modifications and re-advertising the TRO.
- Overruled if the objection is deemed as 'minor' via council's Delegated Powers and where the scheme is deemed to be in the interests of the wider community or for safety reasons.
- Public discussion by the TRO Committee of Members who make a recommendation to the Council's Executive Director, Economy Environment & Infrastructure, who makes a final decision to proceed with, modify or abandon the TRO.
What Happens Next
Once the consultation closes on 2nd May 2023, we will take time to analyse all feedback throughout the TRO consultation, before any further engagement. This may include modifications or making or abandoning the changes.
PLEASE NOTE THE CONSULTATION IS NOW CLOSED.
Thank you for your comments on Stroud Parking Review. We have had a significant amount of interest in the consultation from a wide-reaching audience resulting in a substantial amount of feedback, that we have now collated. We shall now take time to analyse the feedback, and findings which will be discussed with County Councillors in August 2023, before any next steps are taken.
GCC carry out the TRO consultation process, in line with legislation, and shall continue to follow this process. More information about the TRO consultation and an indicative timeline is set out below.
What happens next (indicative timeframe, this is dependent on each step being completed):
- Review feedback on TRO consultation (July 2023)
- Discuss TRO feedback with Councillors (August 2023)
- Understand if the TRO is to be made or modified (A TRO can be modified after the consultation comments have been received – however, there are limitations to this - see FAQs on TRO parameters) (September – November 2023)
- Finalise TRO report (January 2024)
- Implement TROs (if applicable).
Your feedback is not used as a simple voting metric, to decide if the scheme will go ahead or not. As the TRO consultation is not a vote, the legislation sets out a process for addressing the representations made. This could include, design modifications, removing parts of the scheme or further consultation. For more information on this see ‘Understanding the TRO process’ section below. Please note: Only feedback submitted during the Formal TRO consultation (which is now closed), will be used to consider if we make or modify the design to address the feedback. Information on how objections are resolved is available both online and below in section ‘How are objections resolved?’
Overview
Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) is proposing a number of improvements to on-street parking in and around the Uplands and Lansdown area of Stroud. GCC have been working collaboratively with both the District and Town Council to ensure we align with Neighbourhood Plans and GCC Local Transport Plan (LTP) policies, Electric Vehicle (EV) strategy and Local Cycle and Walking strategies (LCWIP). This consultation is separate to the recent Stroud Town Council Parking survey linked to their neighbourhood development plan. This review was prompted by Highway policy – to support maintaining a functioning highway network, including the management of parking as the foundation for an integrated transport system.
The proposals include an amalgamation of existing parking permit zones, Zone 1, Zone 2 and Lansdown Zone with the wider area to form a new zone referred to as Stroud Zone A (ZA). Within this new zone there will be a combination of Parking Permit Areas, Shared Use Bays and the introduction of No Waiting at Any Time restrictions. The proposals aim to increase residents chance of finding a parking space in their own neighbourhood and includes permit zones for local residents and businesses and time limits for non-resident parking.
Please note that the consultation period has been extended past the original close date of 28th April 2023 and will now close on 2nd May 2023.
Map
There are two options for viewing the parking proposals via the interactive map.
- You can view the parking proposals for your street by clicking this link to our interactive map(External link) that will open a new tab showing the map
- Or by navigating within the embedded interactive map below. (Depending on your device, either mobile, tablet or PC, it may affect the functionality of the embedded link and may be easier to view via the link. However, you should navigate back to the Have Your Say Form to provide feedback).
How to navigate the embedded link below (note: these instructions also apply to option 1):
- Click 'I understand' on the disclaimer
- Click the hand icon in the top left
- From the drop down list, click on schemes
- Select 'Stroud' (you will only be able to access the scheme during the consultation dates 29th March - 28th April)
- Select any road from the list of road names to zoom in to proposals
- You can click on the items within each road to bring up the information about the proposed restriction type
- Once you have had a look at all the information, you can provide feedback using the Have Your Say Form at the bottom of this webpage
Have Your Say
To have your say please complete the form here clearly stating your representation. Please make your representation by 2nd May 2023.
You can also make a representation by:
Writing to: Assistant Director of Legal Services, Shire Hall, Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2TG
Emailing: gccparking@atkinsglobal.com
Please include reference CB77304 on all correspondence.
Understanding The Proposals
How the scheme works:
The proposed Stroud Zone A Permit Parking zone, seeks to manage all kerbspace within the zone for the whole neighbourhood. This means all of the roads within the zone have parking management, to either set out where you can or can’t park. This approach ensures consistent parking management over the whole neighbourhood, so that any solution in one road, wont adversely impact the surrounding roads with displacement.
Residents that need to park on the road are prioritised, as they can use a permit to park, no permits are required for parking off-street in driveways, and the permits do not apply to any car parks.
Where do the proposals cover:
The zone boundary can be seen on the map here. The zone boundary is indicated by a blue dashed line on the plan, and sets out the extent of the zone. All properties within the zone extent are eligible for permits. This covers an area to the east of Stroud. The zone loosely covers roads south of Folly Lane and ends north of London Road.
On the outside of the zone there will be very little changes, however, to ensure traffic movement and junction safety, a small number of double yellow lines are proposed outside of the permit zone. These are shown in red on the plan or described as no waiting at any time on the interactive map. The extents cover just one side of the road or around junction accesses.
When will the proposals be enforceable:
The scheme will be in operation 7 days a week from 8am-7pm. This means residents who need to park on the road in the zone in this time, will need a permit. All non-residents or those outside the zone will not be able to park all day in the zone, thus prioritising space for residents.
What do the proposals mean for:
| Residents | - If you are a resident you can purchase a permit for the zone. This will allow you to park within any Parking Permit Area or Shared Use bay within the zone, without a time limit.
- If you have a driveway and do not park on-street you do not have to purchase a permit if you do not wish to.
- Residents can purchase a maximum of two permits, more information on the cost of a permit can be found here.
|
| Businesses | - Local businesses can apply for business permits allowing them to park on-street within any Permit Parking Area or Shared Use Bay.
- Businesses can purchase up to two permit which will be issues to a specific vehicle or registration number.
|
| Commuters | - The aim of the scheme is to discourage all day parking by non-residents.
- Short stay visitors can use the shared use bays for up to the time specified (2 hours), after this they will have to park outside of the zone.
|
| Visitors | - Visitors can park in shared use bays for up to the time specified (2 hours), if they need to stay longer they could obtain a visitor voucher from a resident which would allow them to park for one calendar day in a Permit Parking Area or a shared use bay.
- Note the operation time of the zone means visitor vouchers are not needed to stay overnight.
- Residents can purchase up to 50 visitor vouchers per year.
|
| NHS Staff | - Eligible NHS Staff can purchase a Stroud General Hospital NHS permit.
- The NHS on-street permit will cost £2 per day and only activated when parked in a designated on-street NHS bay allowing parking all day
|
| Carer's | - Those providing essential care to someone who lives within the scheme will be issued with a carer permit, free of charge. Professional organisations and non-professional carers (e.g. family members, etc.) are eligible for carer permits. Those with career permits can park on-street within any Permit Parking Area or Shared Use Bay.
|
| Tradespeople | - Tradespeople would be able to park in shared use limited waiting bays for up to 2 hours. If they will need to park for longer than this they could use a visitor voucher provided by a resident/business or they can apply for a Waiver Permit, more details on Waiver Permits are located here.
|
| Delivery Drivers | - Delivery drivers would be able to park in shared use limited waiting bays to deliver parcels or they can stop on double yellow lines as they are loading/unloading as this is permitted on double yellow lines (without loading restrictions).
|
What are the restrictions:
| Stroud Zone A Permit Holders or 2 Hours Limited Waiting No Return within 2 Hours | In signed shared-use bays, non-permit holders can park for free for the limited waiting time specified 2 hours. Carers, tradespeople, delivery drivers, friends and family will be able to use these bays. Permit holders can also park in these bays without the time restriction. |
Permit Holders Only 8am-7pm
| Only those who have a permit for the zone (ZA) can park in the spaces between the times shown (8am-7pm).
|
| Permit Parking Area (PPA) | There will be a sign at the beginning of your street which specifies to all incoming cars that they are now entering a Permit Parking Area except in signed bays, which covers the entirety of the street. Only residents with permits can park on-street outside of a signed bay within a PPA, as long as this is not over double yellow lines. |
Stroud General Hospital NHS Permit Holders Only 8am-7pm
| Only those who have an NHS permit can park in these spaces between the times shown (8am-7pm).
|
| Disabled Badge Holders Only 8am-7pm | Only those who have a disabled badge can park in these spaces between the times shown (8am-7pm). |
| No Waiting at Any Time | Double yellow lines, no parking or waiting on these lines. |
| Loading Only 8am-7pm | These spaces are reserved for loading only during the times shown. |
| No Waiting 8am-7pm | Single yellow line no parking or waiting here between the hours shown. |
| No Waiting and No Loading at Any Time | Double yellow line, with double kerb marks, means no parking, waiting or loading at any time. |
Understanding the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) Process
How are Objections Resolved
Representations received during the advertisement period can be either in support, objection or suggest a modification to the proposals. Objections can be overcome through:
- Discussions with the objector so that the objection is withdrawn - may involve design modifications and re-advertising the TRO.
- Overruled if the objection is deemed as 'minor' via council's Delegated Powers and where the scheme is deemed to be in the interests of the wider community or for safety reasons.
- Public discussion by the TRO Committee of Members who make a recommendation to the Council's Executive Director, Economy Environment & Infrastructure, who makes a final decision to proceed with, modify or abandon the TRO.
What Happens Next
Once the consultation closes on 2nd May 2023, we will take time to analyse all feedback throughout the TRO consultation, before any further engagement. This may include modifications or making or abandoning the changes.
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