Elstree and Borehamwood parking

Changes are being proposed to parking outside of shops in Shenley Road, Borehamwood in line with the parking scheme that has operated successfully in Radlett

On-street parking on Shenley Road, Borehamwood is planned to be changed to allow shoppers and short-stay visitors to park outside the shops for longer. On street parking will remain free however the limit is to be lifted to allow shoppers and short-stay visitors the opportunity to park for up to two hours. Drivers will still need to take a ticket to show their time of arrival, but there would be no charge for the first hour and £1 for the second hour, with no parking over two hours. Charges will apply Monday to Saturday from 8am until 6.30pm.

The proposals also plan to reduce the daily parking charges within all council owned off street car parks in Borehamwood from £7.50 to £5. The daily parking charges in Radlett will remain the same.

Notices about the proposed changes are due to be published at the end of this week (Friday 23 February) and members of the public have until Friday 16 March to raise any objections.

The resident's permit scheme within the Elstree, Borehamwood and Radlett Controlled Parking Zones will be changed to a maximum of four permits per household and to introduce new parking permit charges, as follows:

First resident permit - free
Second resident permit - £30
Third resident permit - £60
Fourth resident permit - £90

The scheme also proposes to reduce the cost of commuter parking permits at Furzefield Road in Borehamwood and Newberries in Radlett. The proposed changes are:

                                                                 current cost               proposed charge
Annual commuter permits                  £520                           £400
Six monthly commuter permits          £260                          £230
Three monthly commuter permits    £130                           £120

Richard Grove, Head of Planning and Building Control, said: "We recognise that restricting car parking outside the shops has not been ideal and we believe this new system will make it easier for shoppers and further help local businesses. Parking will remain free in streets outside shops, although limited to a specific time. Where we have introduced this type of scheme in other parts of the borough it has proved very successful."

Anyone who wants to comment on the proposals can do so by writing to the Head of Planning and Building Control, Hertsmere Borough Council, Civic Offices, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1WA by Friday 16 March.

Copies of the draft Orders together with plans and a statement of reasons for making the Orders can be inspected during normal office hours, Mondays to Fridays inclusive, at the Civic Offices, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, WD6 1WA .

All objections will be reported to a future meeting of the council’s Executive before any decisions are taken on how to proceed with the suggested changes.