Hampshire County Council is planning to ban parking at any time on several roads in Waterlooville, Hampshire, to improve safety for students at three local schools. The proposal would introduce double yellow lines on parts of Hart Plain Avenue, Fairbourne Close, and Hartwood Gardens to prevent cars from blocking traffic and making it hard for people to see.
On Hart Plain Avenue, the restrictions would cover 110 metres on the north side starting from the Fairbourne Close junction, as well as two sections on the south side near house number 43. This area is already monitored by cameras to keep school markings clear for Hart Plain Infant School, Hart Plain Junior School, and The Cowplain School.
These changes would replace an older 2013 agreement to better handle the large number of cars parked during school drop-off and pick-up times. Residents and visitors would no longer be able to park on these specific street sections, which may lead to more people looking for spaces on nearby residential roads.
Local people have until March 6, 2026, to share their thoughts or object to the plan in writing. According to the official public notice, the council will review all feedback before making a final decision on the new rules.
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