Why we're proposing an RPZ
We regularly review on-street parking across Bath to ensure it meets the needs of residents and local communities.
The Lambridge area includes a popular high street, thriving businesses, three schools, a park, several faith venues and a busy community hall.
Lately, we’ve seen growing pressure on available on-street parking spaces, making it harder for residents to park near their homes and leading to more inconsiderate parking. We believe that a new RPZ in Lambridge – plus the extension of zone 27 into the Grosvenor Place area – will help address these issues.
In autumn 2025, we asked for people’s views on the proposals during an informal consultation. This included a draft design, which you can view using the interactive map under 'Our proposals', below. You can read about the findings under 'Outcomes of the informal consultation', below. We are currently considering next steps.
How RPZs work
In Bath, a residents’ parking zone (RPZ) is a designated area where on-street parking is controlled and enforced and where eligible residents and businesses can buy permits to park in the zone.
RPZs aim to improve the environment and ensure that scarce parking is allocated fairly.
A mix of parking bays can be provided following consultations with the community, and these are signed and lined on the street. In summary:
- operating hours are typically 8am to 6pm, 7 days a week
- eligible residents can buy up to two permits per household to park in their zone during operating hours
- permit numbers are reduced for properties with off-street parking, such as driveways or garages
- current residents' permits cost usually range from £100 to £125 per permit based on a typical 8-year-old family car, and this will vary depending on the vehicle’s emissions.*
- short-stay bays (dual use and limited-waiting bays) are available for visitors using local amenities
- visitors, tradespeople and some businesses can also obtain permits to park in permit-holder-only bays
- concessions and dedicated spaces are available for Blue Badge holders.
- failure to comply with advertised restrictions could result in a Penalty Charge Notice.
Please also read the 'Learn more about RPZs' section later on this page.
Permit costs are currently under review for 2026, subject to separate consultations, and were accurate at the time of publication. To find out more about these related proposals, you can read our press release or visit the parking service consultation pages.
Our proposals
Use our interactive map to review the boundary and design of the proposed Lambridge RPZ and extension of Zone 27 into the Grosvenor Place area (south of London Road).
How to use the map
- Hover over and scroll down the key on the left-hand-side of the map to reveal the key for 'Lambridge RPZ and Extension to Zone 27'
- Select the options you'd like to see on the map e.g. permit holder-only bay
- Your options will appear as lines on the map according to the colour in the key
- To zoom in and out of the map you can either use the + and – signs on the map or scroll up or down using your mouse
View the preliminary design of the proposed zones on a map
View a list of roads included in the proposed Lambridge zone, and proposed extension of Zone 27
This list of roads was amended on 20 October to remove three roads - Batstone Close, Gloucester Road and Percy Place - that were originally included in error. These roads are not in the proposed zones.
Read about our design considerations
The design of the Lambridge RPZ aims to accommodate the diverse demands of the area during operating hours. These include:
- sufficient permit-holder-only bays to prevent commuters and other visitors from parking in the zone for unlimited periods
- dual-use bays near shops, businesses and amenities which can be used by visitors for a limited period and by permit holders for unlimited periods
- new double yellow lines (no waiting at any time) around some junctions and narrow road sections to prevent dangerous parking
- permit-holder-only parking ‘areas’ rather than marked bays on roads with limited entrances/exits and in cul-de-sacs to limit signage and line clutter
- retention of existing advisory blue badge bays (please also see information for Blue Badge holders in More about RPZs section.
If you require support to view the map, please contact us by emailing LN_RPZ@bathnes.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can ask for support at your local B&NES information centre or library.
Learn more about RPZs
Please expand the following sections to find out more about RPZs:
Where residents have raised concerns about parking availability, we consult on RPZs and consider them as part of a broader strategic vision to better manage on-street parking and support sustainable transport goals.
Read more about our sustainable transport goals and policies
In congested areas, RPZs can:
- ensure scarce parking is allocated fairly for the community
- prioritise those that live in the area but also cater for visitors and local businesses
- reduce incoming traffic and associated air pollution
- deter commuters from parking in the area before walking into town
- improve anti-social parking, such as pavement parking and parking on corners
- improve access for emergency and delivery vehicles in narrow streets
RPZs are membership schemes that allow eligible residents and businesses to buy permits to park in the zone, but parking can still be hard to find (i.e. a permit does not guarantee you a space).
It is also worth noting that they can encourage vehicles to seek parking in neighbouring areas.
The ideal mix of parking allocation for an area is agreed after consultation with the community and parking officers. It will include a mix of parking bays lined and signed on the street:
- Permit holder only bays: unlimited parking for permit holders during operating hours
- Dual-use bays: short stay parking for non-permit holders during operating hours, or unlimited parking for permit holders
- Disabled parking bays: to help secure the use of bays for people with a blue badge (near homes or shops)
- Limited waiting areas: short-stay parking for non-permit holders
- Pay and display bays: short-stay, paid-for parking for visitors more commonly in central zones
Yellow lines are often introduced to ensure order and improve visibility on corners. Double yellow lines and disabled parking bays operate 24 hours a day unless signage indicates otherwise.
You can apply for a residents' parking permit if:
- you live in the zone and spend four or more nights per week at the property (checked against council tax data)
- the property has less than two off-street parking spaces measuring at least 2.5m by 5m each
- the property is registered on the Local Land Property Gazetteer (LLPG) and is liable for or officially exempt from council tax
- the vehicle is registered with the DVLA at the address linked to the permit.
Additionally:
- permits are limited to two per property and can only be used in your zone
- properties with one off-street parking space are limited to one permit and properties with two off-street spaces are not eligible for permits
- a single permit can apply to four vehicles but only one vehicle can park in the zone at a time (see Costs and managing your permit)
- properties built or redeveloped after the zone’s start date may not be eligible
- you must have a residents parking permit to park in the zone during operating hours which are 8am to 6pm, 7 days a week.
Charges for residents’ parking permits depend on the emissions of your vehicle, or its engine capacity where emission data is missing from a V5C.
Currently, a typical eight-year-old 1.6L petrol or diesel family car would normally cost £100 to £125 per permit per year but costs vary.
You can get an indication of current prices (based on vehicle emissions) on our parking pages.
Permit costs are currently under review for 2026, subject to separate consultations, and were accurate at the time of publication. To find out more about these related proposals, you can read the press release or visit the parking service consultation pages.
Please also consider the following terms:
- 1, 3 and 6-month permits are charged pro-rata of the annual charge, and a small surcharge is added to a one-month permit.
- Currently, visitor permits are £10 per 100 hours (max 1000 hours in a rolling 12-month period).
- Costs of other types of permits, such as trade and business vary, and details are also available on the permit parking web pages.
- Permits are digital and managed via a MiPermit account. You do not need to display it in your vehicle.
- A single permit can apply to four vehicle registrations but only one vehicle can use the permit at a time. The registrations must be added at the time of purchase.
- The cost of permits covers the maintenance, administration and enforcement of the scheme.
Visitor permits allow visitors to park in permit-holder-only bays (as well as dual-use bays). Visitors can also park in short-stay bays (dual-use or limited waiting) without permits, usually free of charge for a limited time.
Residents can purchase visitor permits via MiPermit even if they do not have a residents parking permit (or a vehicle).
The current charges for visitor permits are £10 for 100 hours of visitor parking. Permits are valid for 12 months form the date of purchase, with a maximum rolling 12-month allowance of 1000 hours, per property.
Read more about visitor permits.
Other permits for non-residents (e.g. business, medical and social, trade)
Permits can be purchased for trades, medical and social care visitors, and some businesses, enabling the holder to park in a residents' parking zone.
For more information on the terms and conditions, visit our permit parking web pages. Among other types of permits, you will find information on the following:
Alternatively, short-stay visitor parking can be used to park in a zone, usually for free.
Outcomes of the informal consultation
In autumn 2025 we asked residents, visitors and businesses in the area, including in neighbouring streets, to share their views by completing a survey on:
- the proposed RPZ in Lambridge and/or
- the extension of zone 27 into Grosvenor Place
We have presented the findings in the following reports, published on 17 April 2026:
What happens next
We are analysing the findings in more detail before any decisions are made on the next steps for each proposal.
Should a decision be made to progress the proposals, taking on board the feedback we’ve received, we will update this web page.
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Any final decisions on whether to install a zone would be subject to a second, more formal consultation (a TRO consultation) with input from emergency services, waste collection teams, and highways management.
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Get in touch
We will collect your feedback using the online form on this webpage. However, if you need support or information in an alternative or printed format, please email us at LN_RPZ@bathnes.gov.uk or call us on 01225 394025 and request a call back from a team member.
