Hampshire County Council proposed a new plan on February 13, 2026, to ban parking on parts of Hart Plain Avenue in Waterlooville, Hampshire, to improve road safety for children and residents. If the changes are approved, double yellow lines will be added to prevent roadside parking on several busy stretches of the road.
The proposed parking ban would cover the north side of Hart Plain Avenue, stretching 110 metres east from the corner of Fairbourne Close. The new rules would also apply to sections of Fairbourne Close and Hartwood Gardens, meaning residents and visitors would need to find other places to park.
This area is already a focus for traffic safety because of its proximity to Hart Plain Infant and Junior Schools. The council currently uses number plate recognition cameras to monitor school markings nearby and stop drivers from blocking the road during the school run.
Since April 1, 2023, the county council has been in charge of all on-street parking rules in the area, taking over these duties from Havant Borough Council. This latest proposal aims to stop cars from blocking the view of drivers and pedestrians on busy junctions.
Neighbours and parents have until March 6, 2026, to give their feedback on the plans. If the changes go ahead, it is likely that cars will move to park on other nearby residential streets that do not currently have any parking restrictions.
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