Considerations

When forming this strategy, we have considered the advantages and disadvantages to local residents, businesses and motorists. 

Advantages

  • Prevents all day parking on residential streets for non-residents, and drivers who wish to park in the town centre will be directed to use the public car parks.
  • Improved access for emergency and refuse vehicles along streets.
  • Reduce the number of vehicles travelling through Dartford, improving air quality in residential roads.
  • Promotes use of alternative forms of transport for long stay parkers. E.g. encouraging commuters to use Fastrack to the town centre.

Disadvantages

  • If a controlled parking zone (CPZ) is implemented, permits will need to be purchased for residents/businesses wishing to park during the period of restriction.
  • The number of permits per household have to be limited in order to enable sufficient road space, and are currently limited to 1 permit per household.
  • Parking can be displaced to nearby uncontrolled roads.
  • Potential for increase in street clutter, such as signs and lines.