The introduction of a PZ in Hackney is driven by a two-stage consultation process. In some circumstances, these two stages are conducted at the same time.
Open consultations
- stage 1 and 2 combined consultation, Bethnal Court Estate
- stage 1 and 2 combined consultation, Dublin Avenue
- stage 1 and 2 combined consultation, Hawksley Court Estate
Recently completed consultations
- stage 4 consultation – review of parking controls in Zone W Area (Stamford Hill East)
- stage 4 consultation – review of parking controls in Zone Y Area (Stamford Hill East and Springfield)
- stage 4 consultation – review of parking controls in Zone F Area (Hoxton)
- stage 4 consultation – review of parking controls in Zone P Area (Victoria Park Village)
- stage 1 and 2 combined consultation, Rowley Gardens
- stage 1 and 2 combined consultation, Yorkshire Grove
- stage 1 and 2 combined consultation, Chatsworth Estate
- change of operational hours for parking Zone J (Broadway Market vicinity)
- stage 2 parking design consultation, Zone W
- stage 2 parking design consultation, Zone Y
- stage 1 parking consultation, Stamford Hill East and West
- Boundary Street, Calvert Avenue and Redchurch Street – proposed change of operational hours
- Richmond Road – proposed boundary change
For results of past parking zone (PZ) consultations please see closed PZ consultations.
Let us know if you’d like to request parking restriction1s on your street.
If you would like to request changes to existing parking controls, please email consultation.parking@hackney.gov.uk.
Consultation process / method
Stage one - in principle consultation
A stage one consultation is undertaken to gauge the level of public support for the introduction of new parking controls in the local community.
The process allows local opinion to be taken into account before any decision is made and ensures that resources are only spent on designing zones that will be implemented.
In addition to gauging public support, a detailed analysis of parking stress is also conducted.
Parking stress is defined as the number of vehicles parked divided by available parking spaces as a percentage.
Parking stress is assessed on a street by street basis, taking into account logical boundaries.
Stage two - detailed design consultation
A stage two consultation is undertaken following a stage one consultation, or sometimes at the same time.
The level of public support and parking stress will determine whether a stage one or a combined stage one and two consultation is undertaken.
Stage two consultations are designed to assist in determining the layout and hours of any proposed parking zone.
The process takes into account the impact of parking controls on the local resident and business community and other regeneration factors which support the sustainability of the local area.
If a PZ is to be introduced following the stage two consultation a statutory consultation will also be necessary before any PZ is approved.
In some cases, this may additionally require a public enquiry. This involves a notice of proposals being published in Hackney Today (the Council’s free newspaper, other local newspapers in Hackney, and the London Gazette advertising a proposed traffic management order.
Parking zone reviews
We carry out regular reviews of PZs to ensure that the parking controls continue to meet current and future parking needs of local communities.
Every effort is made during the reviews to balance the competing needs of all road users – from private car and commercial vehicle drivers to cyclists and pedestrians due to the limited kerb space.
During the reviews, we consult all local people about the allocation of parking bays and operational hours to ensure the restrictions are meeting their needs.
Where necessary we will also propose changes to single and double yellow lines (waiting restrictions) to improve road safety and ensure access and visibility for emergency services vehicles.
The reviews also provide an opportunity to review pay and display maximum stay periods and complete an audit of existing disabled bays personalised permit bays to ensure the bays are being used by blue badge and companion e-badge holders.
For results of current and past PZ consultations please see closed consultations.
Displacement consultations
In conjunction with PZ reviews, or where a need is shown, we may also consult ‘uncontrolled’ roads on the boundary of existing PZs to identify whether local residents are suffering from any parking problems, and whether they would also like parking controls to be introduced.
Where necessary, a combined stage one and two consultation approach may be adopted if a specific area is suffering from severe parking pressures due to displacement parking from neighbouring PZs.
Terms and conditions
The terms and conditions for parking zone consultations were updated in winter 2020. Below are the key changes:
- for PZ consultations, only submissions from residents and businesses in the boundary and catchment area will be counted
- only one response per household or business premises is allowed:
- either by returning the paper form, or by completing it online
- if more than one is received, only the first will be considered
- any property registered as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) will receive one consultation per household, as defined by the unique property reference number
- if a household or business has not received a copy of the consultation, a questionnaire will be provided upon provision of proof of residency. Accepted forms of proofs include:
- driving licence
- council tax statement
- utility bill dated in last 3 months
- signed tenancy agreement
- bank statement (current or savings account) dated in last 3 months
- solicitor’s letter confirming completion (new residents only)
- rent book from council or housing trust
- submissions without a full name and/or business name, full address and completed declaration will not be accepted
- we’ll not accept photocopied/ bulk submissions
- an email address is compulsory for online submissions
- online submissions will require the unique reference number from the consultation pack to validate the submission
Parking Consultations
Opening times
Monday to Friday9am to 5pm
Address
PO Box 75931
London
E5 5EW