Parking suspensions

 

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Why we suspend parking places

We suspend parking places so that necessary work can be carried out by the public utilities (gas, water and electricity companies). Also, so that private companies and individuals may carry out the following works and services:

  • large deliveries
  • crane operations (please phone and agree the details with the Council's Highways Department on 0207 341 5242 before booking the suspension)
  • access to sites
  • police security
  • removals
  • tree surgery (for private garden squares, please contact the Senior Customer Services Officer by fax on 020 7361 4239 or by letter or email)
  • special events
  • road works
  • storing plant and materials
  • filming (please phone the council's Film Office before booking the suspension)
  • temporary structures
  • cleaning work
  • mobile workshops

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We do not grant suspensions for cars, people carriers, four-wheel-drive vehicles or minibuses.

When do we suspend parking places?

Suspensions apply within a controlled parking zone as follows:

In resident parking bays:

  • Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6.30pm  (unless the sign at the location states otherwise)
  • Saturday from 8.30am to 1.30pm or from 8.30am to 6.30pm (depending on the zone hours for the location)
  • Sundays from 1pm to 5pm.

In any other type of parking bay:

  • Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6.30pm
  • Saturday from 8.30am to 1.30pm or from 8.30am 6.30pm (depending on the zone hours for the location)

Where do we suspend parking places?

The types of parking places that can be suspended are:

  • resident parking bays
  • pay-and-display bays
  • certain motorcycle bays
  • disabled persons' bays, diplomatic, car club and doctors' bays, but only if it's absolutely necessary

Builders' vans using the suspended bay to carry equipment being used at the site, or to deliver materials, will where possible, be positioned on the nearest pay-and-display bay. This is to reduce the amount of inconvenience caused to resident permit holders. You must give the vehicle registration on the application form before we can process it, or you may receive a Penalty Charge Notice.

Domestic or office furniture removals

Vehicles moving domestic or office furniture can do so without applying for a parking suspension, if a parking space is available. This does not mean that you can block the area off. You can also stop your vehicle on single yellow lines as long as it is not causing an obstruction. The unloading and loading must take place continually, or the vehicle will be liable for a Penalty Charge Notice as it will be parked illegally.