PARKING CONSULTATION – NEWHALL
Over the course of the last 12 months we have noticed an increase in unacceptable parking contraventions at Newhall. Such contraventions include parking on pavements/ kerbs/obstructing junctions and also commercial vehicles, which are only permitted to be parked in garages.
These problems have not only been noted through our observations, but also from residents concerned about the genuine safety issues that are created through the above, in addition to the breaches of covenant and estate regulations for Newhall.
Despite our best endeavors to control the situation by reminding residents about the above through regular newsletters, notices on the website, leaflet drops and also leaving notices on the offending vehicles, the problems remain. In order to overcome the issues, we are writing to advise that we will be looking to appoint a private parking company to deal with these contraventions by way of issuing a penalty charge notice (PCN).
This decision has not been taken lightly. Indeed, we discussed our concerns and plans with Harlow Council, the Councillors for Church Langley, and also Councillors Mike Garnett and Muriel Jollies who represent Newhall; and were interested to learn that they regularly receive similar complaints from residents within their constituency which is a clear indication that these problems exist. We have received the Councilors full backing about the proposal and it is likely that the enforcement will be introduced some time early in the New Year.
Please note that further information will be communicated to all residents in due course by letter as well as on the website, and we also intend to hold a residents meeting in advance of the enforcement being introduced to specifically discuss how the system will operate, as this has yet to be finalised.
Naturally it is regrettable that there is a need to introduce parking control at Newhall as we do understand that some will feel that it is an over zealous and draconian way of controlling the problem, however, we believe that the majority of residents will recognise that this is the best way forward until the position can be regularised.
Furthermore, we are keen to address these issues and set a precedent ahead of increased occupation levels in the years to come as part of the development of Phase II where there will be increased numbers of vehicles throughout the development.
In the meantime, we would urge all residents to ensure that they make use of their allocated garage(s) and/ or parking space(s) and take full note of the above to avoid fines being issued once the enforcement is introduced.
Yours sincerely, Paul Hnatiuk
For and on behalf of Newhall Projects Limited
