Didcot - parking restrictions informal consultation

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). The 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.

Subsequently, and after requests from local residents, a permit-only parking scheme was introduced in February earlier this year, covering a few roads close to Didcot rail station. However, enforcement for this new scheme has led to complaints from some residents, in nearby roads outside the scheme, who feel that they are being unfairly penalised. Currently a no waiting (no parking) restriction is in operation on most of those roads, which mainly prohibits parking during a 1-hour timeslot in the middle of the day, to deter commuter parking.

We are now writing to addresses within the area shown on the consultation plan (i.e. within the green boundary) to ask for their views about parking in the area and whether a change to the restrictions would better suit the local community. Options could include the introduction of further residents’ permit parking, changes to the hours of operation of the current restrictions, or retention of the current arrangements. To better understand local opinions on parking in the area, we have created a short survey which is your opportunity to give us your views before any decisions are made about bringing forward more formal proposals for further consultation.

A list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and their answers can be found here.

Have your say.

Please read the detailed information provided on this consultation and take the time to complete the survey as your views and opinions matter. Your response should be completed and returned by 5pm on Friday 18 October 2024.

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 informal consultation process.