Howlands North

A consultation on parking restrictions was held for the northern section of Howlands Ward. A report was taken to Cabinet Planning and Parking Panel where the restrictions were agreed.

Parking restrictions which came into force on Monday 1 December 2025:

Double Yellow Lines 

Double yellow lines at junctions and in areas where this may be required due to safety or access issues.

Verge and Footway Prohibition Order (VFPO)

 A VFPO covers verges, footways and vehicle crossovers which form part of the public highway and where it is not owned by a property. It is a parking restriction giving enforcement officers powers to issue fines rather than a physical measure such as bollards.

Review Period

A review period for collecting feedback on the new restrictions was open until 3 June 2026. All comments made during the review period have been read giving due consideration to any concerns that have been raised. View the feedback collected.

Consultation on proposed changes to the parking restrictions 21 October to 12 November 2026

Following the feedback collected Draft Traffic Regulation Orders (also known as the formal proposals) proposing changes to the new restrictions were advertised on 21 October 2026.

View the public documents and map plans showing the proposed changes

These proposed changes include:

• Double yellow lines to apply to parts of the Sweet Briar road.
• Minor administrative adjustments on map plans to reflect correct parking enforcement boundaries and highway boundaries in Cole Green Lane, Heronswood Road and Sweet Briar.

We are now consulting on the proposed changes.

You can make an objection or support to the proposals by writing to us before Thursday 12 November 2026*:

• email us at parkingservices@welhat.gov.uk 
• or write to Parking Services, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AE

*If you have already submitted feedback at the survey or feedback stage your previous comments would not be classed as support or objections but as a comment to develop the proposals.

Next Steps

Any objections or written support received will be presented in a report alongside officer's comments and recommendations and considered at a future Cabinet Planning and Parking Panel meeting.

Further updates on meeting dates and decisions will be published on this webpage later in 2026/27. A letter will also be posted to residents about the decision.