Burnt Oak North (BON) CPZ extension parking engagement

Overview

In Barnet, like many other local authorities, we have a system of parking bays and parking permits that prioritises parking for local residents, businesses, and their visitors and customers. These systems are called Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ).

We have adopted a systematic approach to deliver Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) incorporating a set of parameters for parking controls which means they should:

• avoid a piecemeal approach (kicking the issue to the next street).
• address anticipated displacement proactively.
• address safety concerns such as sightline issues.
• be as simple as possible and harmonised – intuitive.

The existing Burnt Oak North (BON) Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ), was first introduced in May 2023 with minor amendments made in subsequent years. The CPZ operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm

What we are proposing

Following on from concerns raised in relation to parking pressures in some roads close to the existing Burnt Oak North (BON) CPZ, we are undertaking a parking engagement to get a clearer understanding of any parking issues that may be happening in these roads.

As part of this data gathering exercise, we have also engaged the services of an external agency to carry out parking stress surveys on the roads in the proposed area.

This will help to determine whether any changes may be required to improve parking opportunities for residents and businesses as well as accessibility and road safety.

Any changes could also help to promote use of sustainable travel modes by reducing the need to use a car when making journeys such as to the shops, school or to work.

We have provided more information below:

• Map of the proposed BON extension Controlled Parking Zone
• List of roads included in the parking engagement area
• CPZ frequently asked questions
• Copy of parking engagement questionnaire

Blue Badge holders

If a CPZ is introduced and you are a Blue Badge holder with an existing disabled persons parking bay that is already allocated to you, this would be included within the CPZ, and would not affect your ability to park in the bay.

Your views are important to us

We want to hear your views on our proposals. We want to hear from residents, businesses and other properties in the local area.

We have written to all properties in the roads affected by the measures explaining our proposals in full and inviting them to take part in this consultation. You can view the letter sent out here.

In addition, street notices will be erected in the proposed roads providing a link to the online questionnaire.

If you live, have a business or have an organisation in the affected roads and have not received a letter, please contact us using the contact details below, quoting reference number SCR581.

How to have your say:

A parking engagement will run for four weeks from 24 February until 23 March 2025 to determine the extent of the parking pressures being experienced, if any in your area.

Please take the time to read our details proposals above and then complete our online questionnaire below.

If you would like to request a paper questionnaire and any plans showing the proposed area that you cannot access online or require another format, please contact us quoting reference SCR581, by:

• emailing parking.consultations@barnet.gov.uk or
• telephoning the Traffic and Development Section on 020 8359 3555.
• writing to: Traffic and Development Section, London Borough of Barnet, 3rd Floor, Highways, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW

If you would like someone to help you complete the questionnaire or need more information, please contact us using one of the above methods.

The closing date for submitting your views is 23 March 2025.

What happens after the consultation closes?

We will use the consultation findings to inform our next steps.

We will publish the results of the consultation, our recommendations and how we are acting on the results of the consultation on this web page.