Peartree (all roads except Broadwater Crescent)
There has been a delay in the consideration of these parking proposals for a new Traffic Regulation Order
It has been decided, after consultation with Ward Councillors, to make a minor adjustment to 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.
Next Steps
We will now send a letter to all residents in roads where the proposals apply to advise of the new public notice.
A copy of the public notice will, in line with legislation, also be advertised in Welwyn Hatfield Times.
At least one copy of the public notice will be displayed on a lamppost in each public road where restrictions are being proposed.
Update 23 July 2025
As written objections were received, a report will be presented at the CPPP meeting on Thursday 16 October 2025 at 19:30 in the Council Chamber, Council Offices, Welwyn Garden City in relation to objections received.
The report will be published online 1 week before the meeting on our website.
The CPPP, which includes cross-party members, will review the report from Parking Services, which will outline:
- The objections received and responses to them;
- The survey undertaken and its results;
- Recommendations on whether or how to proceed with the proposals.
You are not required to attend the CPPP meeting, but you are welcome to do so. Members of the public may ask a pre-registered question at the start of the meeting. Details on how to submit a question can be found online.
Depending on the outcome of the CPPP meeting, the matter may also be referred to a future Cabinet meeting for a final decision.
Further updates will be displayed on this webpage in due course.
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