Residential Scheme
Strangford
Earlsfield Place, Wimbledon
Site Summary
- 145 units
- 10 numbered parking spaces
- 1 car club bay (not in service)
- 1 visitor bay
- Private estate roadway
- Some faded bay numbers which may need refreshing in the future
Parking Problems
Residents without parking rights abusing the resident allocated parking spaces.
Monopolisation of CC and Visitor bay.
Vehicles parking in restricted areas i.e. outside of marked bays, on yellow lines.
Current parking incumbent was not providing regular service.
Client cannot get hold of anyone to speak with about the parking issues.
Development at the end of the site cannot be accessed by contractors.
H&S concerns for emergency vehicle access.
Resolution
Introduction of virtual resident e-permit system for residents with allocated parking.
Virtual visitor e-voucher offered to all residents.
Change use of the CC bay to double visitor parking.
All residents written to about the parking scheme with clear instruction.
Installation of new, additional and improved signage.
Providing residents with a self-enforcement option.
Implementation and commencement circa 4 weeks from instruction.
Regular reporting of patrol frequency and PCN data.
Additional services for line marking and abandoned vehicle removal facilitated on request.
Result
Residents can now access and park in their allocated parking bay.
Reduced parking abuse across the site.
More interest in the use of visitor parking.
Contractors can access the site without obstruction.
A more personable approach with quick client and resident response to any parking enquiries.