The VA is very aware of frustrations and issues parking causes. It is also conscious that it is not going to be possible to resolve all issues. There are simply more vehicles on the development than was accommodated for. We will therefore focus on how we can improve the situation and in doing so hope to reduce the frustrations and make the development safer for pedestrians and all road users.

The VA use a system of issuing, via the Wardens, [yellow] notifications where it is felt a vehicle has been parked dangerously or inconsiderately, thereby is a danger or is having a negative impact on other residents, road users and/or pedestrians. Where a vehicle has repeatedly parked in a way that it presents a continued risk to others and the owner/driver has not responded to prior notifications then the Wardens may seek assistance from the police to resolve the issue.

The five focus areas for 2017 are:

1. Address areas where parking is considered most dangerous and/or inconsiderate to others.

2. Seek to clarify existing parking space usage rights and ownership.

3. Engage with TDC’s parking review and explore options and benefits to change/add road markings.

4. Undertake review of existing parking signage and markings.

5. Engage business owners and organisations in the better use of their car parks.

The VA will also review and clarify/amend, as appropriate, existing parking arrangements as set out in the village code, such as the use of visitor spaces.

The VA does not consider its role being to mediate or be the arbitrator in individual parking disputes. It will however assist in clarifying the ownership of and right to use specific parking spaces. The VA is not aware of individually negotiated or exclusive use arrangements with the purchase or rental of a property. If you therefore believe you have an exclusive right to parking space which is not being respected or are a neighbour being excluded from using a space then please get in touch at office@thevillageassosciation.org and we would be happy to investigate, clarify and assist all parties, where we can.

The VA’s full parking strategy document can be found HERE, which contains a list of the actions being undertaken in 2017.