On 15th January 2007 Lancashire County Council provided the following information:
Lancashire County Council is responsible for car parking facilities at the following 'Countryside Sites': Warton Crag Quarry Local Nature Reserve; Crook O'Lune Picnic Site & Millennium Cycleway; Little Cragg Car Park; Birk Bank Car Park; Jubilee Tower Car Park; Conder Green Car Park; Scorton Picnic Site; Jeffrey Hill Car Park; Spring Wood Picnic Site; Marles Wood Car Park; Barker Brow Car Park; Cinderbarrow Picnic Site; Beacon Fell Country Park; Wycoller Country Park; Fleetwood Marsh Nature Park.
At Wycoller Country Park there are two separate car parks, and at Beacon Fell Country Park there are eight separate car parks.
More information about the specific location of these sites and facilities etc. can be found on the Lancashire County Council website Here. Please note that that page on the Lancashire County Council website also lists other 'Countryside Sites' in addition to those listed above, but the additional sites mentioned on the webpage do not have car parking facilities.
1. Height restrictions. There is a 2 metre height restriction at the entrance to the car parks at the following sites: Warton Crag Quarry Local Nature Reserve; Birk Bank; Scorton Picnic Site; Spring Wood Picnic Site; Marles Wood; Barker Brow; Fleetwood Marsh Nature Park. The car park at the Crook O'Lune site has two parts, and there is a 2 metre height restriction on access to the rear part of the car park. The car park at the Conder Green site has a seasonal barrier that is in situ before, during and after the Appleby Horse Fair.
2. Requirements for parking within bay confines. None.
3. Any provision of toilet and waste disposal facilities. There are toilet facilities at the car parks at: Crook O'Lune; Conder Green; Spring Wood Picnic Site; Beacon Fell Country Park. None of the Countryside Sites have waste disposal facilities.
4. Any provision of spaces specifically aimed at motorhomes and/or caravans. None.
5. Any provision for (or ban on) overnight parking. Overnight parking is discouraged at all sites, but is only banned at the Beacon Fell Country Park car parks, where there is a night time curfew and barriers on the car parks.
6. Restricted access caused by narrow roads/entrances. Entrances to car parks were designed to meet relevant Highway legislation, although it is worth pointing out that many of these sites are over 30 years old. The nature of the sites means that they are reached by narrow rural roads, but it is difficult to give any specific guidance on this on a site-by-site basis. Using Lancashire County Council's MARIO mapping facility, you will be able to check the location of the sites, and also identify any potential restrictions to access for larger vehicles (if any). Lancashire County Council's MARIO mapping facility, which provides digital mapping of the whole of Lancashire, can be found Here. Click 'Open MARIO viewer' to launch the application. The site also has a manual to using the software, and a help guide.
On 17th March 2009, a request was sent to Lancashire County Council asking if it was possible to park a motorhome at the P&R sites it provides. On the same day the council replied:
We currently have 2 operational P&R facilities in Preston and will open a 3rd later this year. All the sites have height barriers. However, the policy decisions surrounding the usage of the sites is now largely in the hands of the bus operator.
In December 2007, the sites were tendered on a Public Service Concession basis which gives the operator of the services freedom as to how he wishes to operate the site. Stagecoach North West (formerly Preston Bus Ltd) now lease the sites from Lancashire County Council and operate the services on a commercial basis. Although LCC retain an interest in the fare structure, marketing and operational hours the rest of the operation is open to commercial practices and decisions. This being the case I have forwarded your email to the operator for their comment.
Blackburn with Darwen
On 19th September 2006 Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council provided the following information:
1. Height restrictions. 7 car parks within the borough (that the council manage or have a stake in) have height restrictions: Albion and Aqueduct road car parks – Ewood, Blackburn; The Mall multi-storey car park Blackburn; Darwen Market car park; Canterbury Street Car Park; Weir Street – Blackburn; Alma Street Car Park - Blackburn.
2. Requirements for parking within bay confines (including any requirement for purchasing two parking tickets where the length of a vehicle means that it overhangs a second bay at its rear). Parking is generally required within the boundary of the bay however if the vehicle is to large to fit in the bay as long as it is not causing an obstruction or danger to other uses then it is not required that a second ticket is purchased.
3. Any provision of toilet and waste disposal facilities. None of the car parks within the borough have toilet facilities, recycling facilities (glass) are available on Weir Street Blackburn.
4. Any provision of spaces specifically aimed at motorhomes and/or caravans. On Blackburn Town Centre pay and display car parks, Lorries, coaches, trailers and caravans are not permitted. The Mall have the same ruling on the shopping centre car park. The remainder of the free car parks do not cater for caravans or motorhomes.
5. Any provision for (or ban on) overnight parking. None of our car parks have a ban of overnight parking however such a facility is not directly catered for, on the pay and display car parks the charging period is 8am till 6pm.
6. Restricted access caused by narrow roads/entrances. Starkie Street and Blackburn Market (both roof top) in Blackburn are accessible by ramps and have a 1350kg maximum weight allowance. Bank Bottom, Darwen and Flemming Square, Blackburn are small and the turning manoeuvre is difficult in anything larger than a car.
On 22nd April 2008, in response to a follow-up request, the council confirmed that the above information was still current.
The Council have further details on their web site Here.
Blackpool
On 27th September 2006 Blackpool Council provided the following information:
1. Height restrictions. Some council car parks do carry height restrictions enforced by barriers.
2. Requirements for parking within bay confines (including any requirement for purchasing two parking tickets where the length of a vehicle means that it overhangs a second bay at its rear). Vehicles must be inside bay markings. Parking outside of bays may lead to the vehicle receiving a Penalty Charge Notice.
3. Any provision of toilet and waste disposal facilities. There are no provisions for these on any of Blackpool Council's Car Parks.
4. Any provision of spaces specifically aimed at motorhomes and/or caravans. No.
5. Any provision for (or ban on) overnight parking. Overnight Parking is allowed although this does not permit staying in the vehicle or camping.
6. Restricted access caused by narrow roads/entrances. No restrictions.
All information pertaining to each car park is clearly displayed at the Car Park.
On 2 July 2008, in response to a follow-up request, the council confirmed that the information above was still current. They added that, with regards to on street parking, as Traffic Orders vary throughout the town it is recommended that motorists check the restrictions in force at that place when parking.
On 21 June 2010, without needing to be asked, Blackpool Council sent a copy of their leaflet "Where Can I Park in Blackpool" containing the latest parking information for Blackpool, including information specific to motorhomes. The leaflet is available, in PDF format, on the Council web site Here. Many thanks to Blackpool Council for being pro-active in making this information available. Parking charges are detailed on the web site Here - note that there are now coach rates for less than 24 hours (a development since the information (below) obtained in November 2007).
Blackpool Council have further details on their web site Here.
Users of this web site have provided the following information:
I thought you might like a look at these emails between myself and Blackpool Council. At this price we decided not to go.
Q: What day time parking facilities does Blackpool provide for visitors with motorhomes (7.25mtr)?
A: You can only park on SandsWay coach park, you must park in a coach bay and pay the coach rate, there are instructions on the meters as to how to obtain a coach ticket.
Q: Thank you for that, what is the charge for that?
A: The rate is: £10.00 for 24 hrs; £15.00 for 48 hrs; £30.00 for 72 hours.
(Thanks to DM for this information, received on 5 November 2007).
Burnley
On 10th January 2007 Burnley Borough Council provided the following information:
The Following car parks are owned and maintained by Burnley Borough Council:
Burnley: Finsley Gate 1, 2 and 3; Pioneer 1 and 2; King Street; Centenary Way; Cow Lane 1 and 2; Suttcliffe Street; Elizabeth Street; Grimshaw Street; Standish Street; Parker Lane; Orchard Bridge; Royle Road; Caldervale Road; Bank Parade; Bank Hall; Town Hall; Caledonia Mill; Sandygate; Elm Street 1 and 2.
Padiham: Mytton Street; Thompson Street; Town Hall; Station Road; Church Street.
1. Height restrictions apply on C Park, Caledonia Mill, Bank Hall and Elm Street.
2. Vehicles are required to park within bay markings. No requirement for 2 tickets if overhanging but unlikely as there is a 1500kg. limit on vehicles.
3. No facilities for toilets or waste disposal.
4. No spaces for motorhomes.
5. Parking limited to 10 hours in any 24.
6. Access generally good.
Additional information: As a general rule, Burnley Town Centre Car Parks are pay and display, others in outlying areas are free; Outlying car parks tend to be quite small but free of charge; The Private pay and display Car Parks, Central and Millennium, both have height restrictions.
The Council has no further information relating to Car Parks that are outside the control of the council other than the information at the web site (see below).
On 10th November 2008, in response to a follow-up request, the council provided the following information:
The Following car parks are owned and maintained by Burnley Borough Council:
Burnley: Finsley Gate 1, 2 and 3; Pioneer 1 & 2; King Street; Centenary Way; Cow Lane 1 and 2; Sutcliffe Street; Elizabeth Street; Grimshaw Street; Standish Street; Parker Lane; Orchard Bridge; Bank Parade; Bank Hall; Caledonia Mill; Sandygate; Elm Street, William Thompson
Padiham: Mytton Street; Thompson Street; Town Hall; Station Road; Church Street.
Caledonia Mill, Bank Hall, Elm Street and Pioneer 1 & 2 have height restrictions typically in the order of 2 metres
Otherwise as at 2 to 6 plus "Additional information" above.
Burnley Borough Council have further details on their web site Here and Here.
The council also mentioned that the Mario web site might be useful as it gives quite detailed maps of Lancashire.
Users of this web site have provided the following information:
Just some info I have on Burnley as we visit often. The easiest for the town centre is the car park by ASDA, it serves ASDA, George, Argos, and Comet so you can get away with parking there and it's free. If you want to visit Townley Hall head for the car park at the top of the hill on the Todmorden road as it is a gravel type surface with no marked bays. (Thanks to AV for this information, received on 9 October 2007).
Chorley
On 29th August 2006 Chorley Borough Council provided the following information:
Three of Chorley's 12 car parks have height barriers on them, these being 2 metres. All the car parks require vehicles to park wholly within the bay markings, with no provision for the purchase of a second ticket for vehicles overhanging. None of the car parks has provision of waste disposal (other than litter bins ) and there are no toilets on any of the car parks. We have no bays specifically aimed at motorhomes or caravans. We do not prohibit overnight parking but our order limits parking to 24 hours on any visit. Access to our car parks is generally good, with the exception of St Mary's Car Park which is small and has a restricted entrance which would make it difficult for a long vehicle to use.
On 4th February 2008, in response to a follow-up request, the council commented that "none of Chorley's car parks support parking of motor homes. All the car parks have a maximum stay of 24 hours and exclude goods vehicles, caravans, motor vehicles or trailers of an unladen weight exceeding 3050kg or any vehicle exceeding a height of 2.1 metres and/or a length of 5.0 metres." The council provided a map of its car parks which can be download in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format from Here.
Chorley Borough Council have further details on their web site Here.
Fylde
On 22nd August 2006 Fylde Borough Council provided the following information:
All of the car parks have a weight limit of 1.5 tonnes (30 cwt) unladen for any class of vehicle. There is an exception for coaches in the Fairhaven Road car park.
All vehicles are required to fit wholly within a parking bay. The maximum time for which a vehicle can stay is 24 hours, except for the following parks where the restriction is three hours: Wood Street, St Annes; Pleasant Street, Lytham, St Annes Square, St Annes, St Albans Road, St Annes, Orders Lane, Kirkham, Eagles Court, Kirkham.
There are no car parks with toilet and waste disposal facilities.
The council does not keep information about narrow roads or entrances.
Further details can be found Here.
Update September 2007:
Some time after the initial reply from Fylde Borough Council above it came to my notice that many other vehicles (e.g. large 4x4s) weigh in excess of 1.5 tonnes (some of the largest 4x4s even being heavier than many motorhomes). A further request for information was sent to the council asking for clarification: "Could you please supply me with a copy of the information distributed to your car parking attendants to enable them to judge whether or not a particular vehicle should be issued with a PCN for exceeding the weight limit.". In response the council stated "No such information is distributed".
The Council was subsequently asked "Given that your authority supplies its car parking attendants with no guidance in judging whether a vehicle exceeds the weight limit, coupled with the fact that no PCNs were issued for excessive weight in the last financial year, may I take it that the authority has a policy of not enforcing the weight limit? I ask because, in the absence of impartial guidance, there could be a significant risk that some drivers would be issued with a PCN whilst others were not even though their vehicle might be heavier and that such a situation could lay the authority open to complaints of maladministration."
On 22 August 2007 the Council replied "Thank you for your email dated 4 July 2007 regarding Freedom of Information and quering the Fylde Borough Council's policy on the weight of cars able to use our car parks. Our current order in paragraph 2.(1) defines a motor car as having the same meaning as in section 185(1) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 - the act states :
“motor car” means a mechanically propelled vehicle, not being a motor cycle or an invalid carriage, which is constructed itself to carry a load or passengers and the weight of which unladen - (a) if it is constructed solely for the carriage of passengers and their effects, is adapted to carry not more than seven passengers exclusive of the driver and is fitted with tyres of such type as may be specified in regulations made by the Secretary of State, does not exceed 3050 kilograms,
However in our schedules, Class of Vehicle states 'All class not exceeding 1.5 tonnes (30 cwt) unladen weight, which is aimed at restricting use of the car parks to motor cars.
A new order is being prepared that matches the class of vehicle in the schedules to the definition stated para 2.(1) of the Off-Street order. However, the parking attendants would still face the same challenge of identifying any 'motor car' that was over 3050kg. Enforcement of such a weight limit would be very difficult.
However, I do understand your concern and by amending the order as mentioned above, we will ensure there is a consistency throughout the order. Should a driver be issued a penalty charge notice because their vehicle is over the weight limit, the driver has the ability to challenge the penalty charge notice and if successful the penalty charge notice would be cancelled."
On 9th July 2009, in response to a follow-up request, the council provided the following information:
Motorhomes are permitted on the following car parks: Stanner Bank, Fairhaven Road, St Paul's Avenue and North Beach. Motorhomes are not permitted in the coach bays at Fairhaven Road. All other car parks within the Borough prohibit the parking of motorhomes.
Notices are being prepared for the 4 car parks to advise motorhomes of how to park and what is expected, i.e.to pay for each bay they occupy, not to obstruct the running area of the car park etc.
Users of this web site have provided the following information:
1) Several reports were received in October 2007 that motorhomes may no longer be parked in any car parks owned by Fylde Borough Council. The only parking facilities for motorhomes within the Fylde Borough Council area, therefore, are on street.
2) Re parking at Lytham. The car park at Fairhaven Lake is only ever half full, why there are restrictions for motorhomes is beyond belief. I was actually parked on there when the new restriction came into force. The wardens agreed that it was a stupid decision but allows you to park on the road. Someone is lacking common sense somewhere. (Thanks to JG for providing this information on 5 November 2007).
3) The following details of e-mail correspondence were received from CP on 26 November 2007:
I heard of a number of problems re parking in the Lytham St Annes area and that all parking areas have "no motorcaravan" restrictions. As I live within striking distance and visit when having my MH serviced, I thought I would write for clarification. Using the base of motorhomes of varying size and height (specifically mentioned need car park with no height barriers). I had the following replies that may be of interest to yourself and site visitors. Unfortunately when up there last week I did not get chance to actually try out the car parks.
(E-mail from Fylde Council). Thank you for your email regarding the parking of your motor home in the areas council owned car parks. Firstly may I apologise for not replying sooner, I was out of the office on Friday. The parking manger has decided to allow the parking of these vehicles on the long stay car parks, i.e. Fairhaven Lake, Stanner Bank etc., for a trial period and unless complaints are received from other motorists he has envisioned that this could become a long term proposal. If you decide to park on one of the car parks and your vehicle overlaps into 2 bays then 2 pay and display tickets should be purchased. Please also ensure that the vehicle is parked well within the bay markings so as not to cause an obstruction to other vehicles wishing to park or enter or exit adjoining bays. There are also many on street parking areas and the council have no objections to you using these bays as long as any limited waiting times are adhered to. If you have any further enquiries please do not hesitate to contact me. I hope you enjoy your renewed visits to our beautiful area.
(E-mail to Fylde Council). Thank you for your reply (no apology needed I did not expect an immediate response). Could I ask out of interest the reason why motorcaravans have been banned from some car parking areas including the front, sorry do not know the name of the car park area, as I used to enjoy a short walk along the prom by the lifeboat station and to sit and watch the world go by. I am not sure until I arrive in the next few weeks how far away the long stay car parks are but with my disability I may find it is too far to walk to the front. For general information: I purchased the caravannette as a way of getting out for day trips and as a means of holidays (again my disability makes long journeys and days out any other way difficult). I was specific about the type of vehicle I purchased in that it can fit into a normal parking bay, is clean and in good repair (9 months old) so does not give a negative impression due to its condition. It is, in fact, not much larger length and width wise to a lot of 4x4s and SUVs and is actually the same size as a relative's older people carrier. As you can imagine this does not help when he can park an old people carrier in areas I cannot park. I, like most caravanneters I know of, would visit to shop and not consider overnight parking. Normally when I visit your area I spend on average over £100 on shopping and restaurants per visit. Thank you for your consideration of these matters.
(E-mail from Fylde Council). North Promenade is one of the car parks on the front that is a long stay as is Fairhaven Lake and Stanner Bank, one is at one end of the promenade and one is at the other. In the main the short stay car parks are in the town centres and are basically for shoppers etc. With regards to the parking of your type of vehicle, the reason that the council had to restrict them is as mentioned previously. Although not everyone uses their vehicle for camping in on the car parks the council received many complaints regarding people that were. However, it seems reasonable that these vehicles be allowed on the long term car parks because as you say many of them are not much bigger than a 4x4. With this in mind the parking manager has requested that the Parking Attendants don’t issue penalties to these types of vehicle unless they are parked outside the bay or if they take up 2 bays then they would need to purchase 2 pay and display tickets.
Well Done to CP for pursuing this matter - and to Fylde Council for responding positively.
4) The following details of e-mail correspondence were received from JG on 26 February 2008:
Thank you for your email regarding the parking of motor homes on the Fairhaven Lake car park. The reason the council have had to impose a ban on this type of vehicle is because it was found that many motor homes were just too large for the car parks, although it is appreciated that some are not much bigger than a 4*4 vehicle. In addition many of these vehicles were being used as mobile homes with people stopping to make lunch etc. However, it would not be possible to list all makes and models of motor homes so it was decided to impose a ban on any vehicle of this type. The Parking Manager is at present conducting a review on the parking of motor homes on council car parks within the area with a view to allowing them the use of the less congested car parks.
Hyndburn District
On 24th August 2006 Hyndburn Borough Council stated that they hold no motor home parking information. On 18th December 2007, the council confirmed that this was still the case. A search of the council's web site failed to find any parking information whatsoever.
Lancaster
On 7th September 2006, Lancaster City Council provided two lists of car parks, for Lancaster and Morecambe. These can be download in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format from Lancaster here and Morecambe here.
The council pointed out that the height restrictions would stop vehicles in excess of six feet tall from accessing the car parks and there are no toilet facilities located on the car parks.
On 11th March 2008, in response to a follow-up request, the Council provided updated lists of car parks, for Lancaster and Morecambe, valid from 1 April 2008. These can be download in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format from Lancaster list and Morecambe list. The council also provided maps of the car parks in both Lancaster & Morecambe. These can be accessed via links on the Lancaster Council web site page referenced below.
Lancaster City Council have further details, including location maps, on their web site Here.
Users of this web site have provided the following information:
Lancaster & Morecambe
The area is brilliant for cyclists with cycle paths well away from other road traffic. If you have a bike, therefore, leave your van on site and take advantage.
Lancaster
(1) Observed 26th June 2007. Asda Lancaster. We had left our van on site about a mile away but noticed someone else's van using the Asda car park OK.
(2) Asda at Lancaster/Morecambe branch have no height restrictions, and free access to Motorhomes. Indeed the other day I saw a pantechnicon (not a Motorhome) blocking off about 10 spaces. (Thanks to TC for providing this information on 28 October 2007).
Morecambe
(1) Observed 26th June 2007. On a visit Morecambe, without the motorhome, we noticed two motorhomes parked in the Festival Market car park. The Pay & Display notice board didn't say anything about vehicle types but did say that vehicles must be parked within a bay. However, the Winter Gardens car park (right next door) specifically mentions motorhomes on the P&D notice (£3.00 for up to 12 hours).
(2) Morrisons in Morecambe accommodate Motorhomes, though the space is a bit more restricted for manoeuvering. (Thanks to TC for providing this information on 28 October 2007).
Pendle
On 25th August 2006, Pendle Borough Council provided a table of their car parks. In addition, the Council pointed out two additional items:
It is a requirement of the Traffic Regulation order that the vehicle is parked within the confines of the bay, this would only restrict vehicles which were greater that the maximum width of the parking bay.
There is no specific provision on any of our car parks for motorhomes and or caravans, and it is not permitted for any vehicle to be left on a car park for the purpose of sleeping, camping or cooking.
On 10th December 2007, in response to a follow up request, Pendle Council provided an updated table of car parks. This can be download in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format from Here
Pendle Borough Council have further details of council car parks Here.
Preston
On 19th September 2006 Preston City Council provided the following information for town centre car parks:
1. Height Restrictions: Avenham Multi-storey Car Park - 2 metres; Bus Station Multi-storey Car Park - 2 metres; Market Hall Multi-storey Car Park - 2 metres; Hill Street Single Car Park - No Height Restriction.
2. All vehicles are expected to park wholly within the defined parking bays.
3. None of the City centre car parks mentioned above have facilities for toilet waste disposal.
4. None of the above car parks make provision for motor homes & caravans.
5. The above car parks allow for overnight parking at present, however, the Market Car Park will be closed to all vehicles after 18:30 from 1st October 2006.
6. All of the above car parks were constructed in the late 1960's early 1970's and as a result all of the entries/exits are very narrow and not considered
suitable for use by motor homes and are unsuitable for caravans.
On 27th September 2006 the Council provided the following information for out of town car parks:
1. Height Restrictions: Marinersway amenity Car Park - 45 spaces, 2 metres; Lockside Road amenity Car Park - 56 spaces, No Height Restriction; Nelson Way (nr jct Wall End Road)amenity Car Park - 1.9 metres; Navigation Way (nr jct Port Way) amenity Car Park - 14 spaces, 1.9 metres; Matitime Way amenity car park - 42 spaces, no height restrictions.
2. None of the above have rules relating to parking within bays only.
3. None of the car parks mentioned above have facilities for toilet waste disposal.
4. None of the above car parks have specific placements/facilities for motor homes.
5. With exception of Marinersway amenity car park and Lockside Road amenity car park, the others are open 24 hrs.
On 2 April 2008, in response to a follow-up request, the council confirmed that the information above was still current.
On 13th March 2009, a request was sent to the Council asking if it was possible to park a motorhome at the P&R sites it provides. On 17th March 2009, the council replied:
I can confirm that we do not hold the information requested. The operation of Park and Ride sites is the responsibility of Lancashire County Council.
Preston City Council have further details on their web site Here.
Users of this web site have provided the following information:
Motorhomes used to be able to use the P & R at Walton-le-Dale on the outskirts of Preston but a height barrier has now been installed as a result of an unpleasant experience with travellers. However, the Portway P&R site does not have a height barrier so can be used by motorhomes - details on the Preston Bus web site Here and the Lancashire County Council web site Here. (Thanks to JF for this information, received on 27 March 2007).
Ribble Valley
On 29th October 2008, in response to a follow-up request, Ribble Valley Borough Council provided information which can be download in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format from Here. This is an updated version of information originally provided on 5th January 2007.
Ribble Valley Borough Council have a parking page on their web site Here.
Users of this web site have provided the following information:
Clitheroe
I have received the reply below, from Ribble Valley Council, re parking. Must say this reply from them came within 12 hours of my enquiry and they do seem genuinely interested in helping. My enquiry related to a van based on a Boxer panel van so not sure on their response regarding larger vehicles.
Thank you for your e-mail enquiry. There are several Ribble Valley Borough Council managed Pay & Display car parks in Clitheroe without height barriers. We would recommend Mitchell St Long Stay Car Park , which is near the castle grounds by the entrance on Eshton Terrace, charges are from 08:00 - 18:00, Monday to Saturday, up to 4 hours 70p, up to 10 hours (all day) £1.40, (no charge on a Sunday). Other long stay car parks without height barriers are Peel Street and North Street - charges as above. In the town centre you can also access Railway View Short Stay Car Park, the charges are 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Saturday (no charge on Sunday): Up to 1 hour - 40p, Up to 2 hours - 80p, Up to 3 hours - £1.50, Up to 10 hours (all day) - £6.50
(Thanks to CP for this information, received 7 September 2007)
Rossendale
On 22nd September 2006 Rossendale Borough Council provided a spreadsheet containing car park information. This can be download in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format from Here.
None of the car parks have toilet or waste facilities.
None of the car parks make provision for motor homes & caravans.
None of the car parks allow for overnight parking.
On 1st July 2008, in response to a follow up request, the council provided the following information:
The only changes to the information above are the changes from long stay to 2 hours maximum stay on the following car parks: Haslingden - Hindle Street, New Street, Coal Hey Street; Whitworth - Hall Street, Market Street; Crawshawbooth - Adelaide Street, Water Street. All other information is up to date and correct.
Rossendale Borough Council have further details on their web site Here.
South Ribble
On 30th August 2006 South Ribble Council provided the following information:
We have relatively few public car parks in South Ribble. None of them has specific provision for motor-homes and only one (Hope Terrace, Lostock Hall, Preston) has basic day time toilet facilities. Overnight parking is not encouraged on our car parks and parking out of bay during restricted hours (8am-6pm, Mon-Sat) is likely to result in the issue of a penalty charge notice. Having said that, there are a reasonable number of lay-byes on major routes through the Borough where a motor-home should be able to spend the night with impunity.
On 10th December 2007, in response to a follow up request, South Ribble Council stated "No change to last time other than that King Street Car Park in Leyland has since had height barriers added to the entrances and should therefore be avoided by motorhomes."
South Ribble Council have further details on their web site Here.
West Lancashire District
On 1st September 2006 West Lancashire District Council provided the following information:
None of the Pay & Display car parks in Ormskirk are suitable for motorhomes.
The West Lancashire District Council (Off-Street Parking Places)(Consolidation) Order 2004, which sets out conditions relating to the use of the Pay & Display Car Parks in Ormskirk, specifically states that no person shall use any part of the parking place, or any vehicle left in a parking place, for sleeping or camping purposes; or for eating or cooking purposes.
It is a requirement that vehicles on a pay & display car park must be parked within a marked bay (which are not sufficiently large to accommodate a
motorhome). There is no provision for the purchase of additional tickets for larger vehicles which take up more than one bay.
Wherever possible height barriers have been placed at the entrance and exit of car parks to prevent oversize vehicles from gaining access.
None of the Council car parks are designed to accommodate motorhomes or overnight parking and therefore none have toilet facilities associated with them although in some instances public toilets are nearby but may be locked overnight. Also, no waste disposal facilities are provided.
West Lancashire District Council have further details in the A to Z section of their web site Here.
On 4th January 2008, in response to a follow-up request, the Council stated: The details supplied by the Council on 1st September 2006 are still current and there are no plans to amend the Consolidation Order to permit parking by motorhomes.
Wyre
On 5th October 2006 Wyre Borough Council provided the following information:
Fixed height barriers at Albert St and Derby Road East others if "travellers" are around.
Pay & Display car parks have regulations about parking within marked bays, if 2 bays are occupied then purchasing 2 tickets should be acceptable.
There are no chemical waste disposal points provided by the Council.
No provision specifically for caravans or motorhomes.
Overnight parking restrictions apply on all Pay & Display car parks, on free car parks the driver should refer to signs.
Accessibility to car parks will depend on the size of the vehicle and larger vehicles could have difficulty at Custom House Lane.
On 16 July 2008, in response to a follow-up request, the council confirmed that the information above was still current.
Wyre Borough Council have further details on their web site Here and Here.
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