Issue details

It is proposed, following careful consideration of the public response to the £200 permit fee, that the permit fee be reduced to £85 per annum, with no quarterly payment option provided. This will ensure that the benefit of cheaper parking is provided to incentivise regular park users whilst still ensuring that a contribution towards maintenance of the car park and park is achieved. As part of the £85 a fee will be taken by the permit administrator of £7.20. This is included in the £85 permit fee.

Removal of the quarterly payment option ensures that the administrative costs of a quarterly payment scheme are removed which will facilitate a cheaper annual fee overall.

It is recognised that until demand for daily parking or permit parking is properly established, the impacts on income will not be clear. It is proposed that the fee of £85 for an annual permit is kept under close review to ensure sufficient income is generated to maintain the park and car park going forward. A review of arrangements will be undertaken within 6 months of the scheme to establish demand and future pricing.