Use this page to find out more about and respond to the Audley Grove Extension to RPZ 26 formal public consultation.
We are formally consulting on an extension to residents’ parking zone (RPZ) 26 in the Audley Grove area of Bath.
The proposed extension to zone 26 area is primarily residential and surrounded by several other residents parking zones, including existing RPZ 26 and Zone B.
Read the consultation material below and respond to the consultation using the 'Have your say' section.
Background
In November 2025, we carried out an informal consultation on a draft proposal. Overall, 42% per cent of respondents supported the plans. Find out more in ‘Outcome of the informal consultation’, below.
The design has been updated to reflect feedback from the earlier consultation, including removing Edward Street from the proposals. The changes are set out in ‘Our proposals’.
We will review the outcomes of this formal TRO consultation before making a final decision on whether to extend the zone.
Why we are consulting
We regularly review on-street parking across Bath to ensure it meets the needs of residents and local communities.
Pressure on parking in the Audley Grove area has increased, making it harder for residents to park near their homes, leading to more congestion and inconsiderate parking. We believe a new Residents’ Parking Zone (RPZ) would help manage demand for spaces and improve traffic flow.
How to take part
- Use the information below to learn how RPZs work, who is eligible for permits and the cost of permits
- View the design and what’s changed since the previous consultation in ‘Our proposals’
- Share your views in the consultation survey or attend a consultation event. See ‘Have your say’ at the foot of the page
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 further down this page.
! Warning
This cost indication is based on the existing tariff. Please note that parking permit costs are currently under review and yet to be finalised. Find out more in ‘Permit Costs 2026-27’.
Our proposals
The final proposals were drawn up following careful consideration of feedback during the informal consultation held in November 2025, multiple site visits and an assessment of the types of properties included in the zone.
We have made a few changes to the design following feedback. They are outlined below and in our interactive map.
Updated design features in the final proposal:
- removal of Edward Street (this street was originally proposed in the design).
- a small adjustment to double yellow lines on Audley Grove after a review of dropped-kerb applications
Design features retained in the final proposal:
- sufficient permit holder-only bays/areas to prevent commuters and other visitors from parking in the zone for unlimited periods
- new double yellow lines (no waiting at any time) opposite parking bays, particularly on narrow sections of roads, to prevent congestion and improve road safety and traffic flow
- retention of existing advisory blue badge bays provided they are still required
- no dual-use bays or limited parking bays given that this is a residential area. Visitors to residential properties can use visitor permits to park in residents’ parking bays. Trades people and medical and social care professionals can also purchase permits to park in residents’ parking bays. See ‘Learn more about RPZs’, below.
How to use our interactive map
View our interactive map below to review the boundary and the design of the proposed Audley Grove extension to RPZ 26, which now excludes Edward Street.
- Hover over and scroll down the key on the left-hand-side of the map to reveal the key for 'Audley Grove Extension to RPZ 26 (Consultation)'
- On the key, 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 extension on a map
If you require support to view the map, please contact us by emailing LN_RPZ@bathnes.gov.uk. Alternatively, 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.
! Warning
This cost indication is based on the existing tariff. Please note that parking permit costs for 2026 are yet to be finalised, subject to the outcome of a recent review. See the section 'Have your say' for more details.
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 from 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.
Permit costs 2026-2027
The current tariff is outlined in ‘Learn more about RPZs’, above.
However, permit costs for 2026-27 are yet to be finalised subject to a decision on two recent consultations, now closed.
Please expand the following sections to find out more.
Proposals included in the Parking Charges 2025-26 public consultation
You can buy:
- A 20% increase on the baseline charge for residents' parking permits (from £100 to £120 for an annual permit), with a corresponding uplift on any emission-based levy
- A 20% increase on other on-street permits (e.g. business, trade, medical and social care permits)
- Removal of the 50% discount for EV vehicle permits
- The introduction of an annual review of permit charges, linked to inflation, from April 2026
Find out more about the Parking Charges 2025-26 consultation.
Proposals included in the Parking Charges 2026-27 public consultation
You can buy:
- Linking resident's parking permit costs to a vehicle's size, offering discounts for smaller vehicles and applying additional charges to some larger models (applied after any existing emission-based levy)
- Requiring a valid MOT for permit eligibility to reduce risks from unsafe or uninsured vehicles
- A small increase in the cost of RPZ visitors' parking permits, introduced over three years
Find out more about the Parking Charges 2026-27 consultation.
A decision on both sets of proposals will be made in July/August 2026. If a decision is made to approve the changes, the new tariff would take effect immediately.
Typical costs based on vehicle age, size and type are set out in the consultation pages. If you require help with this, please contact the team using the details in ‘Get in touch’.
! Warning
Permit costs for 2026 are yet to be finalised, subject to the outcome of separate consultations. To find out more about these consultations, you can read our press release or visit the parking service consultation pages. These consultations are now closed and the results are being considered.
Outcome of the informal consultation (Nov/Dec 2025)
In November and December 2025, we asked residents, visitors and businesses in the area, including in neighbouring streets, to share their views by completing a survey on the preliminary design.
We received 83 responses to the consultation survey. 42% of all respondents supported the proposal, with 56% against it and 2% neither supportive nor opposed it.
Read the Informal Consultation report (published 18 May 2026) for more details.
The design outlined in ‘Our Proposals’ and on the interactive map incorporates feedback from this informal consultation.
Have your say
To submit your feedback on the final proposals for the Audley Grove extension to RPZ 26, please complete the online survey before 5pm on Thursday 30 July 2026.
Please ensure you have read and understood the proposals outlined on this page before responding. You may wish to attend our drop-in event before completing the survey.
How to use the online survey:
- Visit the online survey using the green button below.
- Select 26-045 Audley Grove in ‘Active Consultations’ tab.
- Use the map to explore the proposal (this is the same map on our website).
- Select 'View consultation documents' in the left-hand side to review any supporting documents.
- To submit a response, select the blue "Respond to Consultation" button at the bottom of the screen.
Respond now
Get support
If you are unable to use the internet, support is available from local B&NES libraries and information centres. Or, you can send a letter clearly stating whether you support or object to the scheme and the grounds for this to:
Audley Grove TRO Consultation 26-045
Traffic Management Team
Bath & North East Somerset Council,
Lewis House,
Manvers Street,
Bath BA1 1JG
If you need information in an alternative or printed format, or would like to contact the team, please email us at LN_RPZ@bathnes.gov.uk or call us on 01225 39 40 25.
Drop-in event
We are holding a drop-in event at Weston Methodist Church on Monday 20 July 2026 between 3pm and 7pm.
This is a good opportunity to ask questions about the final proposed design as well as more about how RPZs work, the costs of permits and who is eligible to apply.
Please let us know in advance if you require support to access this event, for example disabled access or sign language.
What happens next
Once we have considered all the feedback, we will formally decide on whether to extend the zone, subject to any final adjustments to the design.
If it is approved, our intention is to install it later this year.
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Traffic regulation orders
These are legal documents that follow a standard wording and format.
View the legal notices for this TRO Consultation 26-045.
Find out more about how we decide on changes to road layouts using Traffic Regulation Orders.
