Proposed Extension of the N2 and N3 Controlled Parking Zones
In response to residents across the city asking us to tackle parking problems, we carried out surveys and asked for further feedback to identify areas with the greatest parking pressures.
Based on the feedback and survey data, we proposed the expansion of zone N2 and the introduction of new parking controls in the B3 Priority Parking Area (Arboretum Road, Kinnear Rise and Kinnear Road) as well as some nearby streets that are currently not controlled (East Fettes Avenue, Fettes Rise and Rocheid Park).
Proposal
The proposal is to expand zone N2 to include the current B3 Priority Parking Area (Arboretum Road, Kinnear Rise and Kinnear Road) and Zone N3 to include East Fettes Avenue, Fettes Rise and Rocheid Park.
Parking restrictions in Zones N2 and N3 operate between 8.30am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. All kerbside space is controlled, typically by parking places or yellow lines.
Permits
If the proposal were to proceed, permits would be available to residents, their visitors and certain businesses. We also operate parking permit schemes enabling qualifying health, social care and trades workers to park.
Currently, permits are available to residents in Priority Parking Area B3, allowing for their vehicles to be parked in priority parking bays during the one and a half hour restricted period from Monday to Friday. As the proposed CPZ would be restricted Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm, new residents’ permits would be offered.
Should the proposal proceed, the Council will contact all residents in the area to provide further information.
Formal Advertisement
The formal advertisement period started on 1 August 2025 and ended on 29 August 2025, forming part of a legal process where we sought feedback in the form of comments and objections. Officers are due to report the consultation results to Committee in November 2026.