Chipping Norton: Spring Street - parking restrictions informal consultation

We are writing to residents to gather feedback on potential amendments to on-street parking restrictions within the Spring Street area (including Church Street & Church Lane) in Chipping Norton specifically.

In November 2021, the County Council took over parking enforcement from the Police, which meant that all parking contraventions became a civil offence, dealt with by the issue of penalty charge notices (PCNs). This change to enforcement, has opened up opportunities for new restrictions and controlled parking zones (CPZ) to be introduced which give local people/ organisations priority for on street parking, making it more likely local people, their visitors and customers can find a space quickly and easily.

Following discussions with elected members, the County Council are now planning to undertake a review of parking in Spring Street which will assess whether new parking controls are required, inviting feedback from the local community to help inform Officers.

A list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and their answers regarding Residents parking schemes in general can be found here.

Have your say.

Please take the time to complete the survey as your views and opinions matter., and your response should be completed and returned by 5pm on Friday 16 October 2026.

Whilst we will endeavor to answer simple queries during the course of the consultation, any more complex questions/issues will be appraised and dealt with as part of consultation process.

What happens next?

In discussion with the local County Councillor, it is anticipated that the feedback from the consultation will be reviewed after it closes, and if there is a consensus for parking measures to be taken forward, these will be subject to further 'formal' consultation with residents later in this financial year.