Lincolnshire coastal car parking charges come into effect from 15 April

Huttoft Car Terrace

Visitors can pay online or by phone to park at county council-owned coastal car parks between April and October.

From Good Friday (15 April 2022) until 31 October each year, the parking charges will apply in coastal car parks at:

  • Anderby Creek
  • Chapel Six Marshes
  • Huttoft
  • Marsh Yard
  • Wolla Bank

Charges will apply from 10am to 5pm. Car parks will be open from 6am to 10pm.

No parking is allowed overnight between 10pm and 6am, and any vehicles over 6m in length are not allowed to use the car parks.

Visitors will need to pay by phone or online and the charges are:

  • Up to one hour - £1
  • Up to two hours - £2
  • Over two hours - £4

Disabled badge holders will be exempt from the charges.

There are no facilities to take payment for parking on site either via cash or card. Visitors will need to pay via phone, text, online at www.apcoaconnect.com or through the APCOA Connect app.

Cllr Colin Davie, executive member for environment, and local member for Ingoldmells Rural, said: "As these sites have become more popular, increasingly they are frequented by motorhome users. The oversized nature of these vehicles has led to more incidences of obstructive parking, and greatly reduces the space available for other visitors to the beach.

"Also, with no facilities for these vehicles at the car parks, we often see grey water and waste left on site after unauthorised overnight stays.

"Residents have expressed concerns that introducing parking charges could cause drivers to park dangerously on nearby roads. As such, we've introduced waiting restrictions on nearby roads to maintain clear visibility at junctions, keep access roads clear and protect private accesses.

"I'm pleased to see that these sites are popular, and by introducing this enforceable parking order, we can ensure there is space to welcome as many visitors as possible to our beautiful coast.”

Plan your visit to Lincolnshire’s Coastal Country Park at www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/coast-countryside/coastal-country-park.

 

Published: 1st April 2022