Council tenants

Concerns have been raised about the increase in unauthorised parking by non-residents on council housing estates. In response to residents’ concerns we are proposing to implement permit parking controls. In April 2021, Cabinet approved a Housing Parking Policy on estates, meaning we can introduce permit parking schemes where residents want them.

The introduction of a parking permit scheme requires the majority of responses from residents to be in favour. If residents vote against permit parking, then we will not implement it.

However, regardless of the outcome of the parking permit scheme consultation, in some areas we will still need to put parking restrictions in place, such as double yellow lines, to keep access roads clear for emergency vehicles. We’ll publish more details on this page over the coming months.

Please see information on permit parking schemes, including the cost of permits.

Residents voted in favour of permit or controlled parking, these are now live on the following estates:

• St Margaret’s Court and St Columba Court 
• Titley Close
• Burrell and Rayner Towers (including Wenlock Mews)
• Priory Court Estate
• The Avenue Estate
• Winsbeach Estate
• Alexandra Road / Herbert Road Estate area
• Beechwood Drive / Chingford Lane Estate
• Reynolds Court / Neville Close Estate
• Western Road
• Acacia Road, Lancaster Road, Sansom Road Estate
• Stocksfield Road Estate 
• North Birkbeck Road 
• Wingfield Road 

If you are a resident and want to apply for a parking permit please visit our parking permits webpage.

Council has implemented restricted parking zones, these are now live on the following estates:

• Bakers Almshouses 
• Elmsdale Road
• Marien Court 
• Amanda Court 
• 49-51 Handsworth Ave 
• Matson Court 

Residents voted against parking controls, therefore we will not be proceeding on the following estates:

• The Ridgeway Estate
• Westbury Road 
• Aldriche Way 
• Arkley Estate
• Raglan Road Estate
• Moresby House 
• Lowton Lodge
• Weir Court / Waterfield House 
• Cherry Close
• Exmouth Road

The next estate parking permit schemes to be implemented will be:

• 2 - 24 Manning Road: Consultation on estate car parking is now complete, residents voted in favour of permit parking, we plan to go live in September 2024.
• Southfield Court: Consultation on estate car parking is now complete, residents voted in favour of permit parking, we plan to begin implementation in late Autumn 2024.

Potential parking schemes under review:

• Lucerne Grove

In 2024 we will be consulting with residents on many of our estates about parking controls, including parking permits and double yellow lines. The following estates are being consulted / planned: 

Currently underway  

• Mill House / Mill Lane Garages 
• Wyemead Crescent  
• St Egberts Way 
• Castle and Hewitt House
• Wrigley Close 
• Drapers Road car park 
• 161 - 183 Chingford Road 
• York House 
• Osier Way  

For further information and support, please get in touch by emailing us, remember to include your address and the name of your estate.