We would like to know if you support the introduction of a residents parking zone (RPZ) in the Southdown and Moorlands area of Bath.
Please read more about the proposal and the supporting material on RPZs before taking our online survey in the Have your say section of this web page.
Why we are engaging
Residents in Southdown and Moorlands have reported problems with parking on their streets. This includes difficulty in finding spaces near homes, and chaotic and anti-social parking behaviours.
The introduction of an RPZ in Oldfield Park and Westmoreland wards may have resulted in more demand for unrestricted parking in the northern areas of Southdown and Moorlands wards.
An RPZ could help address these issues, but before we decide whether to consult more formally, we would like to know whether you support the idea. If you do, we would also like your views on the potential size of the zone based on two options.
Aims of an RPZ
Where residents have raised issues, 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. They also fall under our Liveable Neighbourhood policy and work.
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
About RPZs
In Bath, a residents’ parking zone (RPZ) is a designated area where on-street parking is controlled and enforced and where eligible residents can buy permits to park in the zone. A mix of parking bays can be provided following consultations with the community, and these are signed and lined on the street.
In summary:
- eligible residents can buy up to two permits per household to park in their zone during operating hours
- operating hours are typically 8am to 6pm, 7 days a week
- permit numbers are reduced for properties with off-street parking, such as driveways or garages
- resident’s permits cost usually range from £100 to £125 per permit based on a typical 8-year old family car, but costs will vary depending on the emissions of your vehicle
- short-stay 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.
RPZs are membership schemes that allow eligible residents 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 move into neighbouring areas.
Before you share your views, please expand each of the following sections to find out more.
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 always operate 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.
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.
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.
- 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 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 cover 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.
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.
If you have a valid Blue Badge and you live within an RPZ, you are entitled to apply for a free annual residents' parking permit for your vehicle. You can then leave your vehicle parked in the zone while you travel in a different vehicle with your Blue Badge. Your badge will enable you to park in other RPZs in B&NES.
Additionally, if you are a Blue Badge holder living in the zone and own a vehicle, you can apply to have an ‘Advisory Blue Badge Holder Only’ bay close to your home.
You can also read the council's full terms and conditions for on-street parking.
Our proposal
We want to know your level of support for an RPZ in the Southdown and Moorlands area and your thoughts on the two options presented in the interactive map.
You can share your views using the online survey in the Have your say section.
View our proposals on a map
The roads included in this area are:
- Albany Road
- Claude Avenue
- Claude Terrace
- Claude Vale
- Dartmouth Avenue
- Hazel Grove
- Hillside Road (Numbers 57 to 77)
- King George's Road
- Lansdown View
- Loxton Drive
- Lymore Avenue
- Lymore Gardens
- Lymore Terrace
- Monksdale Road (Odd numbers 33 to 185)
- Poplar Close
- Priddy Close
- Rooksbridge Walk
- Shophouse Road (Numbers 43 to 43c)
- The Hollow (Numbers 1 to 3, 4, 6, and 8)
- Victoria Close
The dashed blue line shows the additional area included in the larger RPZ proposal (Option 2). The additional roads included in larger zone are:
- Ashford Road
- Blackmore Drive
- Chantry Mead Road (Numbers 18 to 71)
- Coronation Avenue
- Cotswold Road
- Cotswold View
- Egerton Road
- Hensley Gardens
- Hensley Road
- Hillside Road (Numbers 1 to 56)
- Hiscocks Drive
- Ivy Avenue
- Ivy Grove
- Ivy Place
- Langdon Road
- Loxley Gardens
- Lymore Terrace
- Minerva Gardens
- Moorfields Road (Numbers 15 to 62)
- Padfield Close
- Parry Close
- Sladebrook Avenue
- Sladebrook Road (Odd numbers 1 to 15, even numbers 8 to 16, and 24)
- Southdown Road (Odd numbers 121 to 207, even numbers 98 to 196)
- Teddington Close
- The Hollow
- Willow Green
Have your say
We are asking residents, visitors and businesses in the area, including in neighbouring streets, to share their views.
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.
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Next steps
If the principal of a zone proves popular among residents, we would seek your opinion on a draft design in 2026, ensuring the right size and a mix of bays to cater for all the community, including residents and visitors.