Date published: 2026-04-17 | Category: Bath, Parking and Travel, Roads, travel and transport, Transport and Development
Bath & North East Somerset Council has published the findings of two informal consultations on proposed changes to on-street parking arrangements in Lambridge.
The consultations were carried out in the autumn following requests from residents. The council invited views on proposals for a new residents’ parking zone (RPZ) in Lambridge, and an extension of the existing Walcot and Snow Hill RPZ into the Grosvenor Place area of Bath.
RPZs are designated areas where on-street parking is controlled and enforced, and where eligible residents and businesses can buy permits to park in the zone. The aim to improve the environment and ensure that scarce parking is allocated fairly.
Where residents have raised concerns about parking availability and congestion, the council consults on RPZs and considers them as part of a broader strategic vision to better manage on-street parking and support sustainable transport goals.
The purpose of the two informal consultations in Lambridge was to gather early views on draft designs and identify issues before any decision is made on whether to run a formal, statutory consultation on more detailed designs.
Around 2,000 properties in and around the proposed zones were contacted directly and invited to take the two consultation surveys.
The Lambridge RPZ proposal generated 739 survey responses. Of these, 79 percent were against and 16 percent in favour. There was more support for the zone from those living in the zone itself (23%). Concerns included costs of permits, visitor access, the impact of shops and local businesses, and the potential displacement of vehicles onto other streets outside the zone.
The Grosvenor Place area proposal – which is an extension of an existing zone in Walcot and Snow Hill area – generated 118 responses. Of these, 61% were against and 33 percent were in favour. Concerns included permit costs, visitor access, the boundary of the proposed RPZ, and potential displacement of vehicles into other streets.
Those supporting the proposals had concerns about levels of commuter parking and congestion, not being able to find parking near their homes, dangerous/anti-social driving behaviours, and poor air quality.
Councillor Joel Hirst, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Transport Strategy said, “We’d like to thank everyone who took time to take part in these important surveys. Given the outcomes, we will carefully consider the findings before any further decisions are made.
“Across both areas, residents, businesses and visitors highlighted the importance of maintaining a balanced mix of parking. This includes parking for residents, access for local businesses, and ensuring visitors, carers and trades can continue to use the area without harming local activity.
“We are committed to designing streets that put people first, with safety and accessibility as important considerations. Before any decisions are made, we’ll conduct more detailed analysis. This includes additional work to better understand parking pressures and patterns, as requested by the local ward councillors.”
Further information on the proposals and the full consultation reports are available on the council’s website at www.bathnes.gov.uk/lambridgeRPZ.
Residents can subscribe to the council’s dedicated Lambridge RPZ e-newsletter to stay informed of developments.
To view the latest transport developments across Bath & North East Somerset, including Resident Parking Zones go to: https://www.bathnes.gov.uk/transport-action-map.