Peartree (all roads except Broadwater Crescent)

There has been a delay in consideration of parking proposals it has been decided after consultation with Ward Councillors to make a minor adjustment to the proposals alter the boundaries proposed for permit zone A21. The zone still includes part of Peartree Lane, Pondcroft, The Spinney and Well Garth. No other changes have been made in relation to the parking proposals in terms of locations of restrictions. We are going to send a letter to all residents in roads where the proposals apply to advise of the new public notice, and a copy of the public notice will, in line with legislation, to be advertised in Welwyn Hatfield Times and at least one copy of the public notice on a lamppost in each public road where restrictions are being proposed.

A new Traffic Regulation Order will be advertised on Wednesday 5 March 2025.

Enquiries relating to the proposals should be referred to Matthew McCann Parking Services Team Leader, 01707 357000. Email: parkingservices@welhat.gov.uk

Objections to the proposals must do so in writing via post or email parkingservices@welhat.gov.uk to Geoff Sampson, Council Offices, The Campus, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL8 6AE by Thursday 27 March 2025, stating the grounds on which they are made.

Proposals

Double Yellow Lines 

Double yellow lines will be proposed for introduction at any junctions not already yellow lined, or in areas where this may be required due to safety or access issues. These apply equally to all drivers. 

Verge and Footway Prohibition Order (VFPO)

We also propose prohibiting parking on public verges and footways throughout the Peartree area, where the carriageway is more than 4.5m wide. A VFPO also covers 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.

Permit Zones

We are proposing resident permit schemes will operate Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm in two zones:

• A20 zone covers the section of Peartree Lane around Ludwick Way including Ravenfield Road and the spur of Peartree Lane.
• A21 zone covers the southeast section of Peartree Lane from Bedwell Close junction to Holwell Road including Pondcroft, The Spinney and Well Garth but NOT Bedwell Close.

The prices of permits can be seen at: Parking permit prices

View the public documents:

Peartree TRO documents and plans

Next steps

A report will be presented at a future CPPP meeting in relation to objections received. The date of the meeting will be advertised on this webpage.

A decision will be made at that meeting whether to progress with the proposals or investigate alternative options.

Further updates will be displayed on this webpage in due course.