Whilst being a keen traveller, recently whilst popping into Sheffield for a day to visit friends, I had the worse time driving around the streets of Sheffield for places to park. Seems as Sheffield is now in the process of a facelift and total regeneration of its streets and roads, side street parking is becoming ever harder to come by.
Sheffield has been trying hard to tackle the high volume of cars parked on residential streets. That is why Sheffield City Council have introduced permit parking schemes to curb this problem, excuse the pun. This is very much welcomed and praised by local residents who live in these areas. Although only a few areas in Sheffield have it, places like Sharrow Vale, while Crooksmoor and Broomhill will soon be enforced. The only problem around those areas is the high number of business located in these areas and the high volumes of cars these businesses bring with it. Before the scheme came into effect, cars would be roaring their engines from the early hours to park on these ever so popular side streets as its only short distance walk to their place of work to town centre or the local tram stops.
One distinct advantage is that homeowners around those areas will have a good chance of parking near their homes and reduce cars obstructing their driveways or paths ways. In a recent survey it has been pointed out that one of the key factors with buying a new home is the availability of a parking space. But this benefit comes at a price, so for those homebuyers planning on moving into the area is wary that your first vehicle can cost from £36 and an additional vehicle costs £72 every year for residential permits. We must remember these may change every year according to inflation. Owning a vehicle has always been an ordeal in terms of expenses to actually keep one running but with parking schemes in place, residents are feeling the pinch in their pockets as well as petrol prices. With this additional cost when buying a new home it could reduce the value of the property in parking schemed areas. While the scheme was originally designed to reduce volumes of cars and give property owners their parking spaces back it could actually have an adverse affect for potential buyers.
The Cost of Permits (relating to sharrow vale) -
* Resident - First permit £36, second and additional permits £72
* Business - First permit £72, second and additional permits £144
* Visitor - £5 for a book of 25 daily permits
* Trade - £25 for a book of 25 daily permit
* Special (health workers) - £5 per year
Source - http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/parking/permit-parking
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