Cardiff Parking Plan Approved
Cardiff Council’s Cabinet has approved a comprehensive City Parking Plan, a 10-year strategy designed to tackle the city’s parking challenges, support sustainable travel, and improve quality of life for residents and visitors.
The City Parking Plan is a cornerstone of Cardiff’s wider Transport Strategy, aiming to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and make the city’s streets safer and more accessible. Developed following extensive public consultation, the plan will introduce a new framework to manage parking across Cardiff, aligning the Welsh capital with best practices seen in other major UK cities.
Key Features of the City Parking Plan
- Three Parking Management Areas
- Introduction of Controlled Parking Zones
- Permit Reforms
- Visitor Parking Changes
- Support for Vulnerable Groups
- Flexible, Community-Led Approach
Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Strategic Planning & Transport, Cllr Dan De’Ath, said: “Our new City Parking Plan is a vital step towards a Stronger Fairer Greener and more accessible future. By listening to residents and businesses, we’re ensuring that our streets work for everyone - supporting local communities, tackling congestion, and helping us meet our climate goals. This plan is about making Cardiff a better place to live, work, and visit for years to come.
“But we recognise that parking is a finite resource and that difficult choices must be made to balance the needs of residents, businesses, visitors, and vulnerable groups. The City Parking Plan aims to support the city’s climate emergency response by encouraging cleaner vehicles and sustainable travel, reduce commuter parking in residential areas, make parking rules simpler and more consistent, and ensure fair access for all, including those with additional mobility needs.”
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