Haldens Car Park & Shops Parking Consultation

This consultation was initiated following feedback from residents and businesses about the lack of short-term parking near the shops in Hollybush South. Concerns were raised that unrestricted parking may reduce turnover and limit availability for customers.

As a result, this location was added to our 2024–26 Parking Services Works Programme to explore potential improvements and assess whether restrictions could help support local access and business use.

 

What we’re considering

Survey responses highlighted concerns around parking availability near the shops. Based on this feedback, the following suggestions are being considered:

  • Marking out parking bays in front of the shops
  • Time-limited parking in approximately half of the bays, particularly near the Nisa end, which is more frequently used for short visits
  • Suggested restriction: Monday to Saturday, 9am–5pm, maximum stay of 2 hours, with a 4-hour no return
  • No changes to the car park

The adjacent car park will remain unchanged. It will continue to offer:

  • Free parking with no time limits
  • Existing EV bays, loading bay, and disabled bays

Survey results indicate support for short-stay parking to help shoppers access local businesses. Concerns were raised that unrestricted parking may reduce turnover and limit availability for customers.

 

Feedback

Letters outlining the proposed ideas were sent to all businesses by the shops and adjacent properties. The feedback stage closed on 10 October 2025.

We received one response, which was in favour of the proposed restrictions. While engagement was low, it’s worth noting that consultations of this nature typically attract responses from those who oppose a proposal. The absence of negative feedback can reasonably be interpreted as a general level of support or acceptance from the businesses and wider community.

 

Next steps

Given the outcome, we feel confident in progressing to the next stage. We will now begin drafting the necessary documents to formally advertise a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) in late 2025/early 2026, proposing the introduction of these restrictions in the bays in front of the shops.

Further updates will be available on this webpage.