Arnos Grove CPZ

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Overview

Enfield Council is proposing to extend the boundary and controlled hours of the Arnos Grove CPZ.

Newly built homes bring the need, and opportunity, to consider revised parking management measures to offer the best balance to local parking arrangements.


What is being proposed?

An extension of the zone boundary is proposed, as shown on the plan provided, to bring controls to streets currently unprotected by the CPZ. We are suggesting that the new controlled hours operate from 8am to 7.30pm, Monday to Sunday to help maximise space for existing zone residents across the week. Converting free bays to permit bays (or to paid parking, where sited near stores) will also deter long-stay parking by station users. An overview is shown on the plan provided. Detailed plans can be viewed at this consultation website or at Bowes Road Library.


Why is this needed?

Extended Zone Boundary: The zone boundary established in 1997 leaves some pre-existing streets near New Southgate station unprotected. This can make it difficult for residents to park close to their homes and lead to dangerous and obstructive parking. Streets north of Arnos Park might also now benefit from inclusion, with historic levels of local parking demand likely to increase as a result of new homes planned around Arnos Grove station.

Extended Controlled Period: The existing one-hour weekday controls (11am to noon) remain largely effective at deterring commuter parking on weekdays. However, extended controls would help reserve parking space for residents throughout the day and at weekends, when demand for space can also be high, particularly when events are taking place at nearby stadia.


Permit prices

Resident and visitor permits: Annual permit prices for an all-day parking zone, shown below, are double those of a single hour zone and are set to ensure that schemes fully cover their operating costs. To be eligible for a resident’s permit you must live in the CPZ and have a vehicle registered at your address. Resident’s permits are limited to three per person. Visitor permits are also available for everyone living in the CPZ.

Business permits: Bays for business permit holders are proposed, with a layout and level of provision roughly equivalent to the existing facilities. Requests from traders for additional bays can be considered. In all day zones business permits are priced at £920 per year, £230 for 3 months.

Blue Badge Holders and Carers: Blue badge holders living in the zone can apply for their annual permit free of charge. Nurses etc. needing to visit clients within any Enfield Council parking zone can apply for an essential user permit, so the extended controls should not hinder care visits. Visitors providing routine care to family members based in the zone can also apply for an annual permit, as priced below.

Engine size (cc)

1000 or less

1001 to 1600

1601 to 1999

2000 or greater

Book of 10 visitor vouchers

First permit

£77

£155

£230

£395

£21

Second/third permit£95£195£290£495



Consultation Leaflet and Plan

Please view the consultation documents via the document library to the right of the page. More detailed plans can be found here in PDF format detailing the following:

  • locations of the proposed resident bays;
  • details of free parking bays being converted to resident bays (or paid parking bays if near stores);
  • additional resident parking bays within the old CPZ;
  • new parking restrictions that form part of the proposed CPZ extension area.


Overview

Enfield Council is proposing to extend the boundary and controlled hours of the Arnos Grove CPZ.

Newly built homes bring the need, and opportunity, to consider revised parking management measures to offer the best balance to local parking arrangements.


What is being proposed?

An extension of the zone boundary is proposed, as shown on the plan provided, to bring controls to streets currently unprotected by the CPZ. We are suggesting that the new controlled hours operate from 8am to 7.30pm, Monday to Sunday to help maximise space for existing zone residents across the week. Converting free bays to permit bays (or to paid parking, where sited near stores) will also deter long-stay parking by station users. An overview is shown on the plan provided. Detailed plans can be viewed at this consultation website or at Bowes Road Library.


Why is this needed?

Extended Zone Boundary: The zone boundary established in 1997 leaves some pre-existing streets near New Southgate station unprotected. This can make it difficult for residents to park close to their homes and lead to dangerous and obstructive parking. Streets north of Arnos Park might also now benefit from inclusion, with historic levels of local parking demand likely to increase as a result of new homes planned around Arnos Grove station.

Extended Controlled Period: The existing one-hour weekday controls (11am to noon) remain largely effective at deterring commuter parking on weekdays. However, extended controls would help reserve parking space for residents throughout the day and at weekends, when demand for space can also be high, particularly when events are taking place at nearby stadia.


Permit prices

Resident and visitor permits: Annual permit prices for an all-day parking zone, shown below, are double those of a single hour zone and are set to ensure that schemes fully cover their operating costs. To be eligible for a resident’s permit you must live in the CPZ and have a vehicle registered at your address. Resident’s permits are limited to three per person. Visitor permits are also available for everyone living in the CPZ.

Business permits: Bays for business permit holders are proposed, with a layout and level of provision roughly equivalent to the existing facilities. Requests from traders for additional bays can be considered. In all day zones business permits are priced at £920 per year, £230 for 3 months.

Blue Badge Holders and Carers: Blue badge holders living in the zone can apply for their annual permit free of charge. Nurses etc. needing to visit clients within any Enfield Council parking zone can apply for an essential user permit, so the extended controls should not hinder care visits. Visitors providing routine care to family members based in the zone can also apply for an annual permit, as priced below.

Engine size (cc)

1000 or less

1001 to 1600

1601 to 1999

2000 or greater

Book of 10 visitor vouchers

First permit

£77

£155

£230

£395

£21

Second/third permit£95£195£290£495



Consultation Leaflet and Plan

Please view the consultation documents via the document library to the right of the page. More detailed plans can be found here in PDF format detailing the following:

  • locations of the proposed resident bays;
  • details of free parking bays being converted to resident bays (or paid parking bays if near stores);
  • additional resident parking bays within the old CPZ;
  • new parking restrictions that form part of the proposed CPZ extension area.


  • Update on Arnos Grove CPZ

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    In August/September 2024 Enfield Council consulted residents on a proposed extension to the existing Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) covering a range of streets around Arnos Grove tube station, referred to as 'Arnos Grove CPZ - Proposed Extension'.

    We heard from 960 people about the proposals, and the report which summarises the feedback can be read here.

    Having considered the responses received, the Council has decided to make a series of amendments to the proposal. More details are included in the report but key changes proposed are:

    • Remove from scope the series of streets in the 'North East' area in response to residents views that this was not necessary.
    • For those streets that remain in scope, review the proposed timings and rather than the proposed Monday - Sunday 8am - 7.30pm, retain the existing single hour of operation, Monday to Friday only.
    • Provide clarification that any exclusions to access permits would only apply to those homes where planning conditions state that residents would not have access to permits.

    The Council has listened to residents and amended the proposals in light of the feedback received. The next steps are to move to a more formal statutory consultation, where residents and businesses will have a further opportunity to have their say. This is expected to take place later this Spring.

    The Council remains committed to Controlled Parking Zones as an important approach for managing car parking demand. CPZs help ensure that parking is allocated fairly, balancing the needs of residents, businesses, and essential services while also reducing congestion and encouraging sustainable transport.

    We would like to thank everyone who took part in the engagement opportunity on the proposed CPZ extension in the Arnos Grove area.

Page last updated: 07 Apr 2025, 03:45 PM