Motorhome and campervan owners have been warned of new parking restrictions which have come into force in Saltburn today, limiting parking options along the popular seafront ahead of the busy summer season.
The new rules, introduced by Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, follow complaints about motorhomes remaining parked on Marine Parade for long periods.
Under the changes, motorhomes will only be allowed to park in the existing marked bays on the north side of Marine Parade, with a maximum stay of four hours between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday,
No return is allowed within four hours, while outside of those hours, and on Sundays, there will be no time restrictions in the marked bays.
Motorhomes will also be banned from parking at any time on the unmarked sections of Marine Parade on both the north and south sides of the road.
These areas will be marked with single yellow lines and new signs, although the changes do not amount to a complete overnight ban on motorhomes.
Instead, they limit where the vehicles can park and how long they can remain on Marine Parade, with no new parking charges sare being introduced.
The restrictions have been introduced after concerns were raised by local residents about motorhomes occupying seafront spaces for extended periods.
Several councils have been implementing more parking restrictions for motorhomes and campervans | GETTY/EAST DEVON COUNCIL
Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, Carl Quartermain, said the council had tried to strike a balance between residents and visitors.
He said: “We have listened to feedback from both householders in Saltburn and motorhome owners who wish to spend time visiting the town.
“The new restrictions will provide an area for motorhomes to park while introducing a time limit on how long they can stay, helping to ensure parking spaces remain available for residents and visitors alike.”
He explained that the council recognise that people hold strong views on this issue and “that is precisely why we are introducing the measures through an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order”.
The council clarified that the ban would only apply during certain hours
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PA“We will continue listening to residents, businesses and visitors throughout the trial period, carefully considering any comments, concerns and evidence before deciding on the long-term future of the scheme,” he added.
Residents living on Marine Parade between Garnet Street and Saltburn Road will be eligible for parking permits, allowing them to use the marked bays without any time limit.
Properties can apply for one permit per registered vehicle, along with up to two visitor permits, while businesses can apply for one business permit.
The restrictions are being introduced under temporary orders, which allow councils to trial traffic changes before deciding whether to make them permanent.
Motorhomes and campervans have faced several parking and road restrictions in the UK this year | PA
Members of the public can submit formal objections during the first six months of the trial if they believe the scheme should not become permanent.
An ETRO can remain in place for up to 18 months before the council must either make the restrictions permanent or allow them to expire.
Blue Badge holders who are not travelling in motorhomes will continue to be able to park on the single yellow line sections of Marine Parade, while free parking remains available in council-owned car parks for Blue Badge holders.