Woodside Park Station Area CPZ - informal parking consultation

We asked

We asked for your views on a review of existing Finchley North Controlled Parking Zone (FN) and the introduction of a parking controls in the neighbouring area (FN-Xx). This was aimed at addressing local parking concerns and demand.

You said

Response from the Proposed Controlled Parking Zone (FN-X)

We sent letters to approximately 800 properties inviting them to take part in the consultation. We received 133 responses on the proposed parking controls, which represents an overall response rate of 17%.

70% of the respondents told us they, their family or visitors always, often, or sometimes experience parking problems near their property. They stated that parking problems are mainly caused by:

commuter parking
long term parking by non-residents
illegal parking on the footway
parking by trade vans/trucks
obstructive parking at road junctions.

Some of the respondents mentioned that obstructive parking causes accessibility issues for traffic and pedestrians, with some stating that traffic speeds and rat running is an issue on their road.

Of those properties consulted in the roads that have no parking controls, 10% objected to the introduction of a Controlled Parking Zone.

28% said they would like traffic issues investigated further to improve parking for the residents, deter obstructive parking and improve accessibility and control traffic speeds and rat running.

Response from the existing Finchley North CPZ (FN)

We sent letters to approximately 1200 properties inviting them to take part in the consultation. We received 165 responses, which represents an overall response rate of 14%.

52% of the respondents told us they, their family or visitors always, often, or sometimes experience parking problems near their property. They stated that parking problems are mainly caused by commuter parking and parking by trade vans/trucks on a weekday or on a daily basis.

Of those who responded 73% did not want changes or had no views regarding changes to the existing CPZ hours and days of operation.

24% said they would like traffic issues investigated further to help parking for visitors to the local businesses, schools and community centres, deter obstructive parking and improve accessibility.

There were several mentions for a review of permit charges to reduce multiple car households which they feel would encourage use of public transport and other sustainable means of travel.

We did

Based on the feedback received we are developing proposals to improve parking, traffic flow and road safety in the area. This will help local businesses and improve amenity of the neighbourhood.

The consultation feedback and any measures proposed will be discussed and agreed with your Ward Members and, subject to funding availability, will be progressed to implementation.