Entire London borough could be covered by controlled parking zones under council plansBarking and Dagenham Council is proposing to roll out new parking permit zones
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Nick Clark, LDRS Reporter1 minute ago
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An entire London borough could be covered by parking control zones in just two years under plans being considered at the town hall.
Barking and Dagenham Council is proposing to roll out new parking permit zones in the remaining areas of the borough not already covered by one.
Council documents say the permits mean “improved access to parking for residents”, “improved road safety”, “reduced traffic congestion” and “improved air quality”.
Some 75% of the borough is already covered by controlled parking zones (CPZs), where permits are required during certain times.
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The council now says it can “build on the success” of these schemes by introducing new CPZs to the remaining 25% of the borough.
Proposals say the new permit zones will be focused around Chadwell Heath, William Bellamy Primary School, east Dagenham, Leys Estate, Marks Gate Estate, Eastbrook and Rush Green, Barking Riverside and Scrattons Farm.
They say the extension would make parking rules “fair and consistent” throughout Barking and Dagenham.
Proposals states benefits would include: “Improved access to parking for residents, visitors, businesses and blue badge holders by permitting parking only to these motorists.
“Improved road safety, particularly around schools and community hubs.
“Reduced traffic congestions and improved access for the emergency services and council refuge collection team.”
Other benefits, according to the plans, include: “Improved access for pedestrians” and “improved air quality.”
Under the plans, residents in the zones focused on Chadwell Heath, William Bellamy, east Dagenham and Leys Estate would be consulted between January and February 2027.
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Subject to the outcome of the consultation, the zones would go live between November 2027 and February 2028.
Residents in Marks Gate, Eastbrook and Rush Green, Barking Riverside and Scrattons Farm would be consulted between March and April 2027.
Their schemes would go live between June and August 2028.
Councillors are set to consider and discuss the plans at a meeting of the overview and scrutiny committee on Wednesday (9th).
Leading Labour councillors are then set to decide whether to press ahead with the plans at a cabinet meeting in November.
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