Residents' Parking schemes
Residents' parking schemes in Thanet,
and across the county, are based upon the guidelines issued by the
Kent County Council (KCC), as Highway Authority. Their
projects normally embrace a number of streets and involve the
creation of 'on Street' time limited parking spaces for which all
motorists compete.
Residents' Parking
Permit application (pdf)
RESIDENTS' PARKING EXPLAINED
Having secured a space, residents may park their cars for longer
than the authorised limit within any road in the zone if they
display a valid parking permit on the windscreen of the vehicle.
Will it be compulsory to have a Residents' Parking
Permit?
No. If residents can work within the regulations which apply to
other motorists then there is no need to apply for a permit. It is
only if residents need to park for more than the time limited
parking period during the daytime on Mondays to Saturdays that a
permit maybe useful.
Who can have a residents' permit?
When an area is nominated for residents' parking any resident of
that area will be able to apply to the Council for the issue of a
Residents' Parking Permit.
Are Residents' Parking Permits limited?
Subject to the availability of 'on street' parking places, permits
may initially be restricted to one per household.
Time limits
Residents' schemes operate 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday
How much will a Residents' Parking Permit cost?
Permits currently cost £60 per year. Residents are not
allocated their own personalised bays, the bays are not restricted
to residents only and the availability of a space cannot be
guaranteed. Where existing time limited bays are provided, a
residents' parking Order may be introduced in conjunction with the
existing Orders.
What about my visitors?
Visitors and relations are subject to the time-limited
restrictions but may obtain a day permit, which costs £2.50 or £40
for a batch of 20. There is no limit on the number of permits
you can have. You do not need to be a Residents' Permit holder to
obtain a permit for your visitors - you merely need to live in the
Zone.
What about disabled drivers?
Contact :
KCC Blue Badge Parking Scheme or please call: 01622
605020
What about tradesmen?
If you have a tradesman
who needs to park outside your house, arrangements can be made
through the Parking Office for a weekly parking ticket. The
tradesman will need to apply in person and will be required to pay
a fee.
What types of vehicle qualify?
Residents' Parking Permits will be restricted to (a) passenger
motor vehicles; (b) goods vehicles having a gross weight not
exceeding 3500 kilograms; and (c) motor cycles (with or without
sidecar.) Residents' permits are not provided to allow the parking
of caravans or trailers, or for lorries.
What happens if I move?
For administrative convenience all permits will expire on 31st
March each year. Anyone joining the scheme part way through the
year will pay proportionately. Anyone leaving will be entitled to a
proportionate refund.
What happens if I change my car?
Permits are only valid on the car for which they are issued.
When a resident changes vehicles the permit should be removed and
exchanged at the Council Offices for a permit for the replacement
vehicle. A small administrative charge will be made.
Can my permit be withdrawn?
The Council will authorise termination of Residents' Parking
Permit if there is any contravention of the conditions concerning
the issue or use permit. In these circumstances the permit holder
will not be entitled to any refund. Termination of rights will not
preclude the Council from also taking civil or criminal action if
the circumstances warrant it.
Can I surrender my Residents' Parking
Permit?
Yes. A Residents' Parking Permit may be surrendered at any time and
the appropriate refund will be given.
IS RESIDENTS' PARKING THE ANSWER?
Thanet District Council has indicated that it will
consider a request for a scheme if there is evidence that a
significant majority of people living within a prospective zone
will support an initiative. A zone embraces a number of
adjacent streets where most residents do not have access to 'off
street' parking albeit within the boundary of their own property or
in the form of remote garage space. Individual roads in
isolation are not normally considered. If evidence of support
can be supplied, a report would be placed before Members who would
then decide if a project should be investigated. If approval
is given, the formal Traffic Regulation Order process begins.