Proposed Underhill South (US) CPZ parking engagement
Overview
In Barnet, like many other local authorities, we have a system of parking bays and parking permits that prioritises parking for local residents, businesses, and their visitors. These systems are called Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ).
We have adopted a systematic approach to delivering CPZ’s, incorporating a set of parameters for parking controls which means they should:
- avoid a piecemeal approach (kicking the issue to the next street)
- address anticipated displacement proactively
- address safety concerns such as sightline issues
- be as simple as possible and harmonised – intuitive
We have received complaints and petitions from Ward Members, residents and businesses about the parking displacement and safety concerns south of Barnet Hospital, particularly in the Mays Lane area. These displacements are likely to be caused by visitors to the area, with surrounding roads being restricted by parking controls.
We engaged the services of an external agency to carry out parking stress surveys on Mays Lane and surrounding roads, and the survey data has confirmed there are extremely high levels of parking stress in most roads within the proposed area.
What we are proposing
We are undertaking a parking engagement to determine the levels of support for the introduction of a new CPZ, which if agreed would be called Underhill South (US). The new CPZ would operate at the same time as the existing Barnet Hospital (BH) CPZ, from Monday to Saturday, between 8am and 6.30pm.
The council has considered expanding the existing Barnet Hospital (BH) CPZ but it was agreed this is not a viable option due to the potential negative effects this may cause to residents, such as increased congestion and the complexity of implementation and enforcement.
Matching the times and days of operation to the Barnet Hospital (BH) CPZ would therefore help prevent parking displacement and ensure consistent parking management across a wider area.
Any introduction to parking controls could also help to promote use of sustainable travel modes by reducing the need to use a car when making journeys such as to the shops, school or to work.
We have provided more information below:
- Map of the proposed ‘US’ Controlled Parking Zone
- List of roads included in the parking engagement area
- CPZ frequently asked questions
Blue Badge holders
If you are a Blue Badge holder with an existing disabled persons parking bay that is already allocated to you, your ability to park in the bay wouldn’t be impacted whether a CPZ is introduced or not.
Your views are important to us
We want to hear your views on our proposals. We want to hear from residents, businesses and other properties in the local area.
We have written to all properties in the roads affected by the measures explaining our proposals in full and inviting them to take part in this parking engagement. You can view the letter sent out here.
If you live, have a business or have an organisation in the affected roads and have not received a letter, please contact us using the contact details below, quoting reference number SCR652.
How to have your say:
Our parking engagement will run from Monday 7 July until Monday 28 July 2025 to determine the extent of the parking pressures being experienced, if any, in your area. Please take the time to read our proposals above and then complete our online questionnaire.
If you would like to request a paper questionnaire and any plans showing the proposed area that you cannot access online, or require another format, please contact us quoting reference SCR652, by:
- emailing parking.consultations@barnet.gov.uk
- telephoning the Parking Design Team - Highways on 020 8359 3555
- writing to: Parking Design Team - Highways, London Borough of Barnet, 3rd Floor, Highways, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
If you would like someone to help you complete the questionnaire or need more information, please contact us using one of the above methods.
What happens after the consultation closes?
We will use the parking engagement findings to inform our next steps and will publish the results, our recommendations and how we are acting on the results on this web page by September 2025.