The Portfolio Holder for Corporate & Commercial Services has decided to amend the Traffic Regulation Order to remove charges for 30 minutes of parking on a section of High Street at Kings Langley.

URL: https://democracy.dacorum.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2470

Decision Maker: Portfolio Holder for Corporate & Commercial Services

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: On the 31 March 2025 a new Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for the Borough of Dacorum (Town Centres) (On-Street Parking Places) Order 2025 came into force. This followed informal and formal consultation carried out in-line with guidance for this statutory process.   As part of TRO, changes were made to the High Street at Kings Langley as follows:   Reduction of the 1 hour limited waiting bays to 30 minutes on the sections between Vicarage Lane and Common Lane (4 bays), and the Rose & Crown Public House and Common Lane (21 bays).   Introduction of charges to the limited waiting bays between Langley Hill and Vicarage Road (28 bays) of £0.80 for 30 minutes and £1.50 for 1 hour.   Changes to the time of operation of all limited waiting bays from Monday-Saturday 8.30am-6.30pm to Monday-Sunday (including bank holidays) 8am-6pm   No changes were made to the 2 hour no return during the hours of operation.   As part of the introduction of charges, no pay and display machines were installed with sessions having to be bought via PayByPhone utilising either their app or calling the number on the relevant advisory signage.   Representation has been made formally and informally that the introduction of charges particularly is affecting businesses on the high street along with the distinct relationship a village high street has with its local community and the importance of free, short-term, on-street parking for both customers and local businesses.   Initial data do not support this but discussions with stakeholders are ongoing, and they identified minor changes that were considered helpful and that could be implemented without carrying out a full amendment to the TRO.    Feedback from users also identified the opportunity to introduce pay and display machines to facilitate payments.   The Council has committed to carrying out a review of the changes that were made to understand their full impact. This review is ongoing whilst further data is gathered and discussions with stakeholders continue before a further TRO is brought forward. The Council is working to balance the parking needs of residents, local businesses and their employees with supporting a thriving high street.

Content: On the 31 March 2025 a new Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for the Borough of Dacorum (Town Centres) (On-Street Parking Places) Order 2025 came into force. This followed informal and formal consultation carried out in-line with guidance for this statutory process.   As part of TRO, changes were made to the High Street at Kings Langley as follows:   Reduction of the 1 hour limited waiting bays to 30 minutes on the sections between Vicarage Lane and Common Lane (4 bays), and the Rose & Crown Public House and Common Lane (21 bays).   Introduction of charges to the limited waiting bays between Langley Hill and Vicarage Road (28 bays) of £0.80 for 30 minutes and £1.50 for 1 hour.   Changes to the time of operation of all limited waiting bays from Monday-Saturday 8.30am-6.30pm to Monday-Sunday (including bank holidays) 8am-6pm   No changes were made to the 2 hour no return during the hours of operation.   As part of the introduction of charges, no pay and display machines were installed with sessions having to be bought via PayByPhone utilising either their app or calling the number on the relevant advisory signage.   Representation has been made formally and informally that the introduction of charges particularly is affecting businesses on the high street along with the distinct relationship a village high street has with its local community and the importance of free, short-term, on-street parking for both customers and local businesses.   Initial data do not support this but discussions with stakeholders are ongoing, and they identified minor changes that were considered helpful and that could be implemented without carrying out a full amendment to the TRO.    Feedback from users also identified the opportunity to introduce pay and display machines to facilitate payments.   The Council has committed to carrying out a review of the changes that were made to understand their full impact. This review is ongoing whilst further data is gathered and discussions with stakeholders continue before a further TRO is brought forward. The Council is working to balance the parking needs of residents, local businesses and their employees with supporting a thriving high street. Decision made and reasons:   1.     To approve a Notice of Variation being issued to the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for the Borough of Dacorum (Town Centres) (On-Street Parking Places) Order 2025 to remove the £0.80 charge for 30 minutes and make free of charge (subject to still purchasing a valid session) for the section of High Street at Kings Langley between Langley Hill and Vicarage Road (28 bays). The £1.50 charge for 1 hour will be retained.   2.     Approve funds being drawn down from the Parking Reserve account to cover the costs associated with the Notice of Variation, purchase and installation of no. 4 pay and display machines along with any changes to the statutory signage and road marking.  

Date of Decision: September 2, 2025