Pirbright Parish Council

What parking restrictions are in force?

A scheme of double yellow lines along Avenue De Cagny and at some of the other junctions has come into force.

There is inadequate parking around the Green, particularly near to The Cricketers.

This is recognised and was raised by Pirbright Parish Council in previous responses to GBC on planning applications.  It arises from business staff parking and visitor parking pressures.  PPC has pushed for yellow lines to protect the bus route and prevent dangerous parking on junctions.  PPC and GBC have been investigating possible parking restrictions, such as time limits or residents parking permits but this location does not meet the relevant criteria.   

With increased sporting activity on the Green, following the construction of the new Pavilion, the situation will get much worse.

The Pavilion helps facilitate the sports activities that already occur on the Green but provide the necessary welfare facilities.  While some additional use is anticipated, this is likely to serve local people and those involved in sports and recreation in the main.  An additional 15 car parking spaces behind the Pavilion has been achieved.

The only solution seems to be to create new parking spaces.

We are not able to create more parking on the village Green without amending the by-laws controlling the Green. We have been advised previously that any additional parking between trees would harm their roots and is likely to also be unacceptable. The land surrounding the village Green is part of the heathland and woodland environment and is protected. Parking in these areas would not be possible.

Could double yellow lines all along the main road from the Cricketers to the White Hart be possible? With a time limit on parking in the lay-by adjacent to the Pond.

The Parish Council is acutely aware of the need to retain the character of the village, enable businesses to thrive and at the same time have sensitive control of parking issues.  PPC have investigated various options with GBC and SCC, as they are the statutory bodies that control parking and highway matters, and have been advised that a "Residents Only" or "limited waiting" is not possible in this case and does not meet their current criteria.  

Additional parking restrictions may push cars into side roads. 

Pirbright Parish Council cannot control parking in side roads around the village Green and while there are issues from time to time, in most cases this is not an ongoing issue. Any additional controls would also affect residents and their visitors which would not be desirable.

What can I do if I experience dangerous or inconsiderate parking?

If you witness parking that causes a danger to pedestrians or other road users, blocking junctions or pavements, please report this via the Surrey Highways site: 

https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/roadworks-and-maintenance/report-a-highway-problem

Surrey County Council - Tell us about a highway issue Report a road or transport problem in Surrey online including potholes, streetlights, traffic lights, bridge faults, trees, hedges and blocked drains. www.surreycc.gov.uk