Proposed parking charges at Sheldon Country Park

1. What a reasonable level of charging would be?
2. What a reasonable amount would be for an annual parking permit?
3. For your thoughts on the proposed charging times of 9am to 6pm, 365 days a year.

1. 31.7% of respondents suggested parking rates should be less than £1 per hour.
2. Of those respondents that suggested a price for an annual parking permit, 81.6% suggested a price of £52 per annum or lower.
3. Of those respondents that made chargeable hour suggestions, 44.2% agreed with the proposed charging times.

Based on the feedback from the informal consultation, the next stage of formal consultation will seek views on the following amended proposals:

1. Parking rates of £0.75 per hour (for up to 3 hours), £3.50 all day
2. An annual parking permit of £52 per annum
3. Chargeable hours of 9am to 6pm, 365 days a year, including a 30 minute “grace” period of free parking. Access to the park will remain free outside of the chargeable hours.