Pooleys and Huggins
A consultation for parking in Pooleys and Huggins area, Welham Green began in late September 2024. Residents in the consultation roads will receive a letter via post inviting them to take part in the survey.
As part of the process consideration is given to double yellow lines on junctions to improve junction vision underpinning the Highway Code, as well as verge and footway prohibition to improve the streetscene and access for pedestrians.
The survey ran until Sunday 17 November 2024. A feedback stage was open until 23 February 2025.
Public Notice of proposals
We have sent a letter to all households within the consultation area addressed to the Occupier.
A Traffic Regulation Order was advertised on Wednesday 21 May 2025.
Enquiries relating to the proposals should be referred to Nick Turrell Parking Services Officer, 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 12 June 2025, stating the grounds on which they are made.
Proposals
Double Yellow Lines
A resident permit zone is proposed for Pooleys Lane, Huggins Lane, Frowick Close, Puttocks Drive and Puttocks Close. Zone F04 Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm. Only properties with eligible addresses within those roads could apply for a permit if approved.
Double Yellow Lines
Double yellow lines will be proposed short parts of Pooleys Lane, Huggins Lane, Frowick Close, Puttocks Drive and Puttocks Close.
Verge and Footway Prohibition Order (VFPO)
We also propose prohibiting parking on public verges and footways in Pooleys Lane, Huggins Lane and Puttocks Drive, 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.
The public documents can be seen on the following page.
Next steps
As written objections were received, a report will be presented at the CPPP meeting on Thursday 18 September 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 at:
https://www.welhat.gov.uk/say/speaking-council-meeting
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.