Peartree (all roads except Broadwater Crescent)
Update December 2025
As written objections were received, a report was presented at the CPPP meeting on Thursday 16 October 2025 at 19:30 in the Council Chamber, Council Offices, Welwyn Garden City in relation to objections received.
Agenda for Cabinet Planning and Parking Panel on Thursday 16 October 2025, 7.30 pm
The CPPP, which includes cross-party members, will review the report from Parking Services, which outlined:
- The objections received and responses to them;
- The survey undertaken and its results;
- Recommendations on whether or how to proceed with the proposals.
CPPP approved the recommendation to proceed with introducing parking restrictions including permits in Bedwell Close.
We are currently reviewing quotes from contractors to install signage and road markings for the parking restrictions. This stage also involves planning timescales to complete the works during periods of inclement weather. We will write to all residents in early 2026 to confirm the start date for the new parking restrictions, which are expected to take effect later in 2026.
Restrictions
Double Yellow Lines
Double yellow lines will be proposed for introduction at any junctions not already yellow lined, or in areas where this may be required due to safety or access issues. These apply equally to all drivers.
Verge and Footway Prohibition Order (VFPO)
We also propose prohibiting parking on public verges and footways throughout the Peartree area, where the carriageway is more than 4.5m wide. A VFPO also covers vehicle crossovers which form part of the public highway and where it is not owned by a property. It is a parking restriction giving enforcement officers powers to issue fines rather than a physical measure such as bollards.
Permit Zones
We are proposing resident permit schemes will operate Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm in two zones:
- A20 zone covers the section of Peartree Lane around Ludwick Way including Ravenfield Road and the spur of Peartree Lane.
- A21 zone covers the southeast section of Peartree Lane from Bedwell Close junction to Holwell Road including Pondcroft, The Spinney, Well Garth and Bedwell Close.
The prices of permits can be seen at: parking permit prices