Objections over potential loss of two New Plymouth parking spaces

https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/300155192/objections-over-potential-loss-of-two-new-plymouth-parking-spaces

Plans to replace two on-street parking spaces in the centre of New Plymouth with seating have met resistance from nearby businesses.

A local hospitality operator is planning on redeveloping the site on the corner of Egmont and King streets and has made the application to the New Plymouth District Council.

But Alison's Dance Studio, The Engraver, and the bus depot, all have objections, a report to

Wednesday's extraordinary council meeting said.

Frederic’s Restaurant & Bar and The Dept Cafe, which have encroachment licences for on-street dining, raised concerns about the lack of customer parking and the impact this would have on them.

However, four other businesses support the proposal, as do the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce and the Business and Retail Association, with the condition that a barricade is installed for safety after reports of near misses and speeding vehicles, the report said.

The hospitality operator, who is not named in the report, would pay an annual encroachment licence fee of about $2308.

However, the council would stand to lose about $6000 a year in revenue from the two metered parking spaces.