Council has received many calls from residents regarding vehicle parking issues in this area. We have also observed changes to parking patterns. Therefore, we are in the process of reviewing the area identified on the map as area three.
Project status: Decision made
Open for feedback: 7 March 2018 to 29 March 2018
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Consultation has now closed
Consultation for this project ran from 7 March - 29 March 2018 and we received 320 submissions during this time. You can view these submissions received in their original format by clicking the link below.
Submissions received [PDF, 14 MB]
This overall project will not continue as there was little support from community for this project. Any further parking issues arising within this area are to be notified to the local Traffic Engineer who will consider each issue on a case by case scenario.
However, staff identified several pocket areas where there was greater community support for parking restrictions or further research needed. These included: Lynfield Avenue, Ashfield Place, Ilkley Place, Wadeley Road, Brodie Street, Ilam Park Place. Staff will investigate these areas further and contact affected residents/businesses directly if any further work is to be done.
Update letter [DOCX, 119 KB] - July 2018
Update letter to Brodie Street, Ilam Park Place, Ashfield Place and Ilkley Place [DOCX, 116 KB] - August 2018
Decision outcome letter for Brodie Street, Ilam Park Place, Ashfield Place and Ilkley Place [DOCX, 110 KB] - October 2018
Update Letter regarding re-consultation with Lynfield Avenue [DOCX, 114 KB]- October 2018
Wadeley Road is still under consideration and it is anticipated an update letter will come out soon.
Why do a parking review?
There is high parking demand in the suburbs of Fendalton, Ilam and upper Riccarton that is predominantly related to staff and visitors of Canterbury University and Christchurch College of Education. Much of the area is subject to high all day parking demands and is covered by an existing comprehensive parking plan named ‘The University Parking Plan’ which was implemented by Christchurch City Council in 1996.
We have observed that changes to parking patterns are resulting in increased heavy parking demand on streets that are outside of the original parking plan area. We have also received numerous calls from residents about parking issues within the area covered by the existing plan. One notable change is the proposal to extend what was previously March-November parking restrictions to year round parking restrictions. The rationale for this extension is that both the University and College of Education now run summer programmes and/or events, increasing the summer parking demand.
Staff began a review of the entire area last year and consulted on Area One during November 2017. The majority of submitters did not support the proposal for Area One and that area is not going to proceed at this time. However, Area Three is closer to both the College and University. We would like to seek community views and feedback regarding this area. It is important for us to hear your views whether for or against the proposal as the community feedback helps elected members with their decision making.
Map illustrating Area Three [PDF, 4.2 MB]
Area Three
Council staff propose some new parking changes and signage changes for the area included in area three. Please see the proposed plan above for full information. The proposed changes are:
- Current P120 Restrictions to be Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm
- Proposed P120 Restrictions to be Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm
Your feedback on this proposal will help us to complete our review of the area and to make any further adjustments. Any existing parking restrictions that have not been identified on the map will stay as they are.
Project Objectives
- To audit existing signage and markings to ensure they are correct and the most appropriate
- To investigate residential streets on the periphery of the current parking plan that are also experiencing high congestion issues
- To review the March-November restrictions are still relevant or whether the University and College visitors during summer months warrant year round parking restrictions
- To identify and propose minor changes within the scheme to elements that are not effective e.g. revised time restrictions, no stopping restrictions
- To consider safety and accessibility by emergency services
- To improve parking for residents and their visitors where possible
Decision Making Process
Following the closure of this consultation all responses will be compiled. Copies will be provided to the project team, elected members and made available to view online. Once staff have considered your submissions a written report will be developed with a staff recommendation for Community Board approval. The report will be sent to Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Board to be placed on their next available meeting agenda. Your elected members on the Community Board are the decision makers on this project and they will be considering community views and feedback. It is not their desire to impose any restrictions if they are not supported by the community. All submitters will be notified by letter prior to the above meeting date to confirm details of the meeting and how to request speaking rights if you would like a time slot to present your submission as a deputation to Community Board.