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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.

 
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