Infrastructure Minister has announced that the new
process to consider applications for demand‑led residents parking
schemes will open on Tuesday 28 April.
Minister Kimmins said: “Last month I announced my intention to
introduce a new streamlined approach to consider requests for
demand-led residents' parking zones. I am pleased to confirm that
the application process will open on Tuesday 28th April.
“The demand-led application process will enable individuals and
communities to submit proposals for residents' parking zones in
their area for formal consideration. To ensure effective
management of the application process, the window for
applications will initially open for a period of three months and
will reopen on a cyclical basis. This will allow my Department to
better coordinate the assessment and prioritisation of schemes so
that the process is managed in a structured, transparent, and
efficient way.”
The new approach follows recommendations from the Residents'
Parking Review Report which confirmed that residents' parking
zones can work well where there is clear local need, but
identified changes required to deliver schemes more effectively.
Further information on residents' parking zones, including
guidance on how to apply, will be published on NI Direct at:
Residents' parking zones |
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Minister Kimmins added: “Parking is an issue of concern for
residents in many areas so I have no doubt there will be
considerable interest in this new process. I would therefore
encourage anyone who believes their area would benefit from a
residents' parking zone to carefully consider the criteria and
guidance available.”
The application window is open from 28 April 2026 and will close
on 31 July 2026.
To be considered for a residents' parking zone, an area must:
have persistent commuter or nuisance parking; be all public (not
private) roads; and have less than 50 per cent of properties with
access to off-street parking; and include evidence of local
support for a scheme.
