Colindale South NW9 parking engagement

We asked

We asked for your views on the parking situation in the Colindale South area and proposals to introduce parking controls

The parking engagement was conducted in response to concerns raised by local:

residents who reported finding it difficult to find parking close to their homes.
businesses who mentioned that their customers were finding it hard to get a parking space when they visit the shops.

Before engaging the local community, we carried out parking stress surveys and the results revealed more than three-quarters of the roads in Colindale South have high parking stress levels.

The parking pressures could have been attributed to the ongoing regeneration in the area, as well as the existing waiting and loading restrictions on the A5, and displacement from nearby roads with parking controls.

You said

We sent approximately 1,800 letters to residents and businesses inviting them to participate in our parking engagement. We received 220 responses, representing an overall response rate of 12%.

Overall, when asked if they would be in favour of a CPZ being introduced in their road:

30% supported measures
63% opposed
5% were unsure.

When feedback of support and opposition was further analysed, a clear split in the engagement area materialised, with those roads east of the Silk Stream (Colin Crescent, Colin Drive, Colin Gardens and Crossway – between Silk Stream and Colin Crescent) opposing measures, and those west (remaining 23 roads) in favour.

Eastern side:

84% were not in favour
11% were in favour of being included in the CPZ
29% of the respondents indicated they ‘always’ or ‘sometimes’ experience parking issues on their road

Western side:

62% were in favour of being included in the CPZ
29% were not in favour
83% of the respondents indicated they “always” or “sometimes” experience parking issues on their road

On both sides, those who stated that they “always” or “sometimes” experience parking problems on their road said that parking issues are due to commuter parking, trade/delivery vehicles, and parking from new developments and local businesses.

Alongside the feedback received directly to our online engagement, we also received a petition from Varley Parade requesting customer-friendly parking restrictions that would enable customers free parking options to promote businesses in the parade.

We also received numerous comments on our proposals. The most common concerns raised were:

Non-resident parking by commuters
Parking generated by the new developments in the area
Vehicle parking for long durations and/or abandoned vehicles
Inconsiderate or obstructive parking affecting traffic flow at road junctions, on bends and along narrow road sections

We did

We have reviewed all responses received during the parking engagement alongside the parking stress surveys.

To improve the parking situation in the area, we are now developing proposals to introduce a CPZ for the western side that will operate Monday to Friday between 8am to 6.30pm, which will be called Colindale South (CLS).

Based on feedback and their position within the engagement area, is has been agreed that Colin Crescent, Colin Drive, Colin Gardens and the eastern section of Crossway (between Silk Stream and Colin Crescent) will be excluded from the proposed CPZ.

The CPZ will be introduced as a trial for a period of up to 18-months, where the first 6-months is the statutory consultation. This enables residents and businesses to experience live parking controls and make comments on any concerns they have about the new parking arrangements.

The final design of the CPZ will be discussed and agreed with local Ward Members before progressing to implementation.

An update letter will be sent to residents in the affected area to provide confirmation of our proposed way forward in July 2025.