We are proposing a new parking zone in Plasnewydd and would like to hear from you.
Why we are proposing changes
We are aware that people find it difficult to find suitable parking in this area.
A new parking zone would help to:
- Prioritise parking space for residents and their visitors.
- Support businesses by encouraging drivers to park only for as long as they need, to help free up spaces.
- Make it easier for shoppers and visitors to find convenient parking.
- Stop problem parking.
- Improve traffic flow.
We have also helped to reduce similar problems in other areas by introducing parking zones.
We consulted on introducing a parking zone in this area in the past, and received a lot of positive feedback. Unfortunately, we could not progress the scheme at the time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where the scheme would apply
Restrictions would apply to:
- Albany Road (between its junction with City Road and its junction with Wellfield Road),
- Arabella Street,
- Angus Street
- Bangor Street,
- Braeval Street,
- Boverton Street,
- Dalcross Street,
- Daviot Street,
- Donald Street,
- Diana Street,
- Essich Street,
- Kelvin Street,
- Hendy Street,
- Inverness Place,
- Mackintosh Place,
- Montgomery Street,
- Morlais Street,
- Moy Road,
- Ninian Road,
- Pen Y Wain Place,
- Pen Y Wain Road,
- Shirley Road,
- Tulloch Street,
- Tydfil Place,
- Ty'n Y Coed Place,
- Violet Row, and
- Werfa Street.
Any other road or lane only accessible from the streets listed would be included in the zone.
View a map of the zone boundary (PDF, 318 KB).
When the scheme would operate
We propose that the restrictions would apply between:
- 8am and 6:30pm,
- 8am and 8pm, or
- 8am and 10pm.
and would run from:
- Monday to Saturday, or
- Monday to Sunday.
This is when most parking restrictions would apply. For example:
- permit parking,
- limited waiting bays,
- pay and stay bays,
- single yellow lines.
Double yellow lines and disabled parking bay conditions would still apply all day, every day.
Types of permits
Permits would be issued to eligible:
- residents and their visitors,
- businesses (for operational vehicles only), and
- community premises (such as places of worship and community halls).
There would be a maximum of 2 permits per property.
Carers, contractors and teachers would also be able to apply for a permit while working in the zone.
Find out which types of permits we issue.
Permits would not be issued for:
- commuting or staff parking,
- student halls of residence,
- Second homes or temporary accommodation (such as short term lets or holiday lets),
- properties on private roads,
- developments with off-street car parks, even if there is not enough parking for all the properties in the development, or
- heavy vehicles (over 3.5 tonnes).
Costs of permits
| Time | Cost |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes | Free (ticket still needed) |
| 1 hour | £1.50 |
| 2 hours | £3 |
| 3 hours | £4.50 |
Permit costs would be the same as those already in place across the city. Find out more about permits.
Business permit costs depend on the emissions of your vehicle. Find out more about business permits.
Blue badge holders will be able to park for free in pay and stay bays and for as long as needed in limited waiting bays. Blue badge holders will also be able to park in permit holder only bays for up to 3 hours without a permit.
Parking with a permit
Drivers with permits would be able to park in:
- permit holder only bays,
- shared use limited waiting bays (for as long as needed),
- shared use pay and stay bays (without a ticket and for as long as needed), and
- any eligible permit parking bay within the zone.
Permits would never guarantee a parking space or allow parking in other parking zones.
When introducing parking zones we follow a standard approach to design. We have designed a map which provides a high-level illustration of how the zone could look (PDF, 242 KB). If there is overall support for our parking zone proposals, we will create a detailed design.
Read more about how we design parking zones..
Parking without a permit
Drivers without permits would be able to park in pay and stay bays for up to 3 hours with a ticket.
These bays would be available throughout the zone, for visitors and shoppers to use.
The first 30 minutes of parking in pay and stay bays would be free of charge. You will still need to get a ticket.
We would encourage commuters to find alternative travel options.
Outside the operational hours of the scheme, parking would remain unrestricted unless otherwise stated.
Have your say
This consultation closed on 14 September 2025. We received 312 responses.
While 76% of people said that they found parking in this area 'difficult' or 'very difficult', only 45% of people agreed with the proposed parking zone.
In view of this, we will not be progressing parking zone D2 at this time.
