Permit-holder-only restrictions
Bexley Council is reviewing permit-holder-only parking hours in Elstree Gardens following resident concerns.
Bexley Council is reviewing the hours of its permit-holder-only Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) in Elstree Gardens, following concerns raised by residents about parking availability. The current CPZ, which restricts parking to vehicles displaying a valid permit, operates for six hours, from 10 am to 4 pm.
This restriction was initially introduced on an experimental basis to alleviate parking pressures caused by commuters using the Elizabeth Line. Councillor Cameron Smith, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth and Infrastructure, stated in July 2026 that the six-hour CPZ was implemented due to changes in working patterns.
Key facts
- Bexley Council is reviewing the hours of operation for the Elstree Gardens CPZ. Source
- The Elstree Gardens CPZ currently operates for six hours, from 10 am to 4 pm. Source
- The CPZ was introduced experimentally to alleviate Elizabeth Line commuter parking pressures. Source
- Councillor Cameron Smith addressed resident feedback in July 2026. Source
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