Proposed Traffic Orders

Closed consultations

Experimental Parking Restrictions in Kilby Road and Watson Road

People living in and around Kilby Road and Watson Road, along with the emergency services, have said that cars parking without restrictions are blocking traffic and emergency vehicles. To solve this, the council will be testing new “No parking at any time” rules in Kilby Road and Watson Road. 

The test will last up to 18 months. During this time, the council will check if the changes fix the problem or cause new parking issues nearby. The rules may be updated by the council if needed.

The experimental parking restrictions started on 17 February 2025.

Further details about the experimental parking controls can be found in the following documents:

Danestrete and Danesgate, Stevenage - Parking restrictions

After the old Matalan site in Stevenage Town Centre redevelopment, the council plans to improve the nearby streets, Danesgate and Danestrete. These, previously agreed, improvements include a new footpath and several parking bays.

The council wants to manage these parking areas to keep the area tidy and easy to use. Here’s what is planned:

• Disabled Parking: Two parking bays will be for disabled drivers with a Blue Badge. They can park for up to three hours, making it easier for them to find a space and avoid blocking traffic.
• Loading Bays: Two bays will be for commercial vehicles to load and unload. This will support local businesses and attract new ones.
• Electric Car Club Bays: Two bays will be for electric car sharing. This helps people without cars and reduces pollution to improve air quality.

To make sure these spaces work as planned, the council will also introduce "no waiting, no loading" rules in nearby areas. These rules will stop people from parking in a way that blocks these spaces or causes traffic problems.

These Traffic Regulation Orders will come into force on 20 March 2025.

Details can be found in the documents below.

Proposed waiting restrictions in multiple locations in the St Nicholas Ward

Proposed verge and footway parking ban in Iona Close, Lincoln Road, Salisbury Road, and Winchester Close

The council has received multiple reports about unsafe or obstructive parking in various locations across St Nicholas Ward, Stevenage. After reviewing concerns from residents, councillors, bus operators, and others, and conducting site inspections, we found that unrestricted parking is:

• Blocking refuse trucks, buses, and emergency vehicles.
• Reducing visibility for drivers.

Additionally, in Iona Close, Lincoln Road, Salisbury Road, and Winchester Close, we found parking is:

• Obstructing footways, verges, and crossovers.
• Damaging footways and verges, affecting the area’s appearance.
• Forcing pedestrians to walk on the road, increasing safety risks.

Proposed Changes

To address these issues, the council is proposing new parking rules to:

• Allow clear access for emergency vehicles and others.
• Keep footways clear for pedestrians.
• Prevent damage to footways and verges.
• Improve safety and preserve the character of the area.

This consultation closed on 2 February 2025.

Further details about the proposed parking controls can be found in the following documents:

Old Town Parking Study

In January 2022 Stevenage Borough Council commissioned a consultant to undertake a parking study of the Old Town area of Stevenage, to provide an independent assessment of any existing parking issues and make recommendations about how the Council should deal with them.

The study looked at all streets in the Old Town ward that are subject to Civil Parking Enforcement except for the High Street section between Sish Lane and James Way / A602. The consultant was asked to:

• review concerns and requests from residents and stakeholders including any feedback received following implementation of on-street Old Town residential parking permit area;
• carry out site visits including both targeted inspections and more general parking best surveys/observations as appropriate; and
• prepare a report detailing what has been found and making recommendations about how the identified parking issues can be relieved.

The below documents include the consultant’s full report as submitted to the council and a review of the existing Old Town Parking Permit Area as a separate document.

After discussing the consultant’s findings and recommendations with the local councillors of Old Town Ward, the council has decided that the existing Old Town parking permit area will remain operational without any modifications. Furthermore, it is acknowledged that the council does not have sufficient resources to put forward interventions at the same time for all issues identified in the report and instead will prioritise by firstly looking into more pressing issues such as junction parking. Therefore, the council’s parking team have begun drafting a Traffic Regulation Order. It is our intention to begin public consultation early next year by contacting all households within the area affected by the proposal.

To provide any comments related to this Parking Study or for any other parking enquiries please contact the council’s parking team at tro@stevenage.gov.uk.