Introduction of a surcharge for oversized light goods vehicles
What we are proposing
We are proposing changing the maximum size of vehicle that can apply for a parking permit in Newham, so that most forms of light goods vehicles can apply for and obtain a permit, upon payment of a surcharge, which reflects the additional space these larger vehicles take up on our roads.
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Oversized light goods vehicles |
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Vehicles between 2.301-3m high, and/or 5.301-6m long, and up to 3.5 tonnes in weight |
50% surcharge on standard permit price |
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Vehicles between 3.01-3.5m high, and/or 6.01-7.5m long, and up to 3.5 tonnes in weight |
100% surcharge on standard permit price |
Why we are proposing it
Newham has many local small and medium-sized local businesses, which are striving day-in, day-out to grow and become more successful.
A key element in the growth of some of these businesses is a larger vehicle to support logistics. However, at present drivers of large vans, such as extended-wheelbase Ford Transit, Iveco Daily, and Mercedes Sprinter vans are not able to obtain a permit in Newham, as a result of historical maximum size limits set at 2.3 m tall, 5.3 m long, and a maximum weight of 3.5 tons.
These arbitrary limits, which apply to all permits, have prevented growing businesses from being able to operate efficiently in Newham, as a result of not being able to secure a parking permit for vehicles widely sold in the UK, and have led to many complaints from businesses, who want to see a more business-friendly approach towards parking.
We have listened, and are proposing to change our permit restrictions, so that vehicles classed as ‘light goods vehicles’ by the DVLA between 2.31-3.5m high, and/or 5.31-7.5m long, and up to 3.5 tonnes in weight, be able to obtain a permit. This change would at a stroke remove a major impediment to the operation of many businesses, and support local economic growth.
Oversized vehicles would attract the following surcharges on top of the standard emissions-based permit charges in recognition of the additional space they take up, while the new maximum limits would ensure that small lorries and other large vehicles would not be able to secure a permit.
