Hamble-le-Rice Parking Proposals

Background information

In 2006 a study of parking availability and parking problems in the village was undertaken by consultants. Their report recommended a way forward which included limiting the use of The Square car park for short term parking together with on-street parking restrictions and the potential for increased parking provision.

• Consultant's report:  pdf (1.7Mb opens in a new window) 

The Council advertised proposals to introduce charges in The Square car park in April 2007, to which objections were received. Most were from residents living in the centre of the village who have no off-road parking. There were also objections from river users and people working in the village who were concerned that there would be difficulty in finding long stay parking spaces in the village.

The Council held a number of 'workshop' events for local resident groups, businesses and river users, to help explain parking requirements. A public exhibition was also held during the autumn

Long stay parking

The Council is currently investigating whether it is possible to provide additional long stay parking in the village. A number of sites have already been considered and discounted for a variety of reasons, such as ownership, legal and environmental issues. Other sites are currently under consideration and the findings will be reported back to the Bursledon, Hamble-le-Rice and Hound Local Area Committee.

The legality of parking at the Green is also being investigated.

Proposed parking restrictions

Following the public consultation and after considering comments it is proposed to introduce the parking restrictions described. These restrictions are also illustrated on a plan pdf which opens in a new window.

The Square Car Park

• First 30 minutes parking to remain free
• 30 minutes to one hour-50p, then 50p per hour up to a maximum four hours
• Charges and time limit to apply seven days a week between 8am-8pm (including Bank Holidays)
• Resident and business permit holders to be exempt from restrictions

The Foreshore Car Park

This car park is owned by Hamble-le-Rice Parish Council and the following parking restrictions would be enforced by Eastleigh Borough Council:

• The charge would be 50p per hour up to a maximum of 12 hours, which would apply seven days a week between 8am-8pm (including Bank Holidays)
• Long stay parking would be permitted in any space
• Residents of the parish would be entitled to a 'disc' to be displayed in their vehicles (subject to an administration fee) enabling them to park free for up to 4 hours

New double yellow lines

To prevent parked vehicles causing an obstruction double yellow lines are proposed in the following locations:

• Hamble House Gardens – various sections, including the junction with High Street and the turning head at the northern end of the road
• Satchell Lane – existing double yellow lines at the junction with Marina Drive would be extended to include the bend in the road
• High Street – at the junction with Hamble House Gardens

Marked parking bays would be provided in the following locations, some of which would have their use restricted

• Permit parking outside 11 & 12 Hamble House Gardens
• Unrestricted free parking on the western side of Hamble House Gardens
• Three hour time limited parking outside of St Andrew's Church in High Street
• Two hour time limited parking opposite Copperhill Terrace and opposite 5 – 11 Satchell Lane
• Unrestricted parking in various sections of Spitfire Way, Copse Lane and Hamble House Gardens
• 30 minute limited parking near the entrance to the dinghy park (in place of existing double yellow lines in the road alongside the Foreshore)

Meadow Lane, Farm Close & The Bartletts

These roads would be designated as a 'permit parking area'. Parking bays would not be marked on the road and drivers would be able to park as they do at the moment, but would need to display a permit. This restriction would apply between 8am-8pm, seven days a week (including Bank Holidays).

Although parking bays would not be marked on the road, some signs would be erected.

Permit parking scheme

Residential and commercial properties located within the red area shown on the plan pdf (which opens in a new browser window) would be entitled to up to two parking permits.

• Resident and business permits would be valid in on-street areas designated for permit holders and in The Square car park
• First residential permit £50; second permit £100
• First business permit £100; second permit £200
• These permits would not be valid in the Foreshore car park
• Residential properties would also be entitled to free visitor permits, although these would not be valid in the car parks.

What happens next

To introduce new parking restrictions the Council has to produce a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). This specifies the detail of the restrictions and gives information on any exemptions.

• View the proposed TROs and associated documents 

The Council has to follow a statutory procedure to introduce a TRO, and this includes a 21-day period during which objections can be submitted. This comment period has now come to a close. A report will now be submitted to a meeting of the Local Area Committee with a summary of the comments that have been received. The Committee will consider the comments and make a decision on whether to proceed with the proposals or if any changes should be made. If it decides to make changes that are substantially different from those originally proposed it may be necessary for those changes to be advertised for further public comment.

The comments will be reported to the Committee, together with a report into long stay parking in the village, at its meeting on 3 July 2008. The meeting will be held in public and will take place from 5.30pm at Hamble Primary School, Hamble Lane, Hamble-le-Rice, SO31 4ND.

• Meeting agenda and a copy of the reports that Members will consider (available to view from 26 June) 

If you have any further queries please e-mail engineers@eastleigh.gov.uk or telephone 023 8068 8232.