Following extensive public consultation, we are introducing seven new Residents' Parking Zones (RPZs) in Bath to support key policies on transport, health and the environment.
RPZs aim to tackle anti-social driving and commuter parking in residential streets, helping to manage the health and safety risks associated with the increasing number of vehicles driving in these areas.
The new RPZs also support our wider policy aims to reduce vehicle emissions and congestion, ensuring that fair consideration and street space is given to those that would prefer to walk, wheel, scoot or cycle short trips.
New RPZs
The seven RPZs we are introducing are:
- Entry Hill area - Zone 22
- Sion Hill and Summerhill Road area - Zone 23
- Chelsea Road and Foxcombe Road area - Zone 24
- Lyme Gardens and Charmouth Road area - Zone 25
- St John’s Road, St Michael’s Road and Hungerford Road area (Lower Weston) - Zone 26
- Oldfield Park and Westmoreland area - Zone 27
- Walcot, Snow Hill and Claremont Road area - Zone 28
We held two consultations and several engagement events for each of the proposed zones in 2021 and 2022. The final designs for each zone incorporated suggestions from residents and local businesses to ensure the needs of both groups are met.
A proposed RPZ for the Beacon Hill area will not go ahead due to the lack of support for the zone among residents that live within its boundaries.
Implementation schedule
Phase 1 (January to February 2023)
Work to introduce the first five RPZs began in January 2023. The RPZs were installed in the following order:
- St John’s Road, St Michael’s Road and Hungerford Road area
- Entry Hill area
- Sion Hill and Summerhill Road area
- Chelsea Road and Foxcombe Road area
- Lyme Gardens and Charmouth Road area
These five RPZs became operational on 20 February 2023.
If you live in one of these areas, you can apply for a Residents Parking Permit
Phase 2 (June 2023 to July 2023)
Work to introduce RPZs in the larger areas will begin in Spring 2023 when better weather will support installation.
These RPZs will be installed in the following order:
- Oldfield Park and Westmoreland area
- Walcot, Snow Hill and Claremont Road area
We estimate that these RPZs will be completed and operational by 31 July 2023. No enforcement can happen before this date, even if signage and lines are installed.
We will update this page with further information on the installation schedule once working dates are confirmed.
Apply for a parking permit
Applications for parking permits will open at least one month before the zones start. Residents living in the zone will receive letters with more information on how and when to apply.
You can find out more about the cost of permits, eligibility and how to apply on our Residents Parking Permit page.
Monitoring
We will be monitoring the impact of the new zones and we welcome feedback from residents and visitors. An annual review of the zones will also help us to address any minor issues.
Residents can also request their own RPZs, via ward councillors, if there is a significant and lasting displacement of vehicles into neighbouring areas.
Contact us
If you have any specific queries about the RPZs or the Liveable Neighbourhoods programme, you can contact us by email at LNs@bathnes.go.uk, or by calling 01225 394025.
You can also visit one of our libraries and Information and Advice Services for support.