York Parking Ban Shelved After 23 Objections in Haxby

Haxby Double Yellow Line Plans Dropped After Parking Concerns

York Parking Ban Shelved After 23 Objections in Haxby Plans to introduce double yellow lines on part of North Lane in Haxby, York, have been shelved after more than 20 objections were received. The proposed no-waiting-at-any-time restrictions were considered at a City of York Council Transport Decision Session on 22 September, with councillors deciding that a wider approach to parking in the area was needed. Why were double yellow lines proposed? The proposed restrictions would have covered the eastbound side of North Lane, between a cut-through towards Acacia Grove and an area just beyond the access to Hawthorn Avenue. The plans were originally advertised in November 2025 and went through a further consultation in July 2026. Four responses supported the proposals, while 23 objections were submitted. Haxby Sports Bar was among those supporting the restrictions, saying parked vehicles were causing problems for delivery vehicles trying to reach its premises. The business said vehicles parked on both sides of the road could leave a narrow passage for traffic, with delivery vehicles sometimes struggling to enter or leave its car park. Residents raised concerns over parking loss Not everyone supported the proposed restrictions, however, with one objection focusing on the impact on elderly and disabled people visiting St Mary's Church. The objector said removing parking from the affected section could make it more difficult for people attending church services and events at the church hall. They also raised concerns that vehicles displaced by the restrictions could simply move further along North Lane, potentially transferring the parking problem rather than solving it. Council officers subsequently recommended that no further action be taken on the specific proposals while the wider parking situation was examined. Council wants a wider parking solution Councillor Kate Ravilious, City of York Council's Labour transport spokesperson, said she had considered the objections. She said a more comprehensive proposal was needed to look at the wider area and consider the potential impact of introducing restrictions on only a narrow section of road. That means the decision does not necessarily signal the end of discussions about parking in Haxby. Instead, the council will consider the wider parking situation before deciding whether further measures are appropriate. For drivers, the case highlights how proposed double yellow lines can affect more than the road where they are introduced, particularly when removing parking spaces could push vehicles into neighbouring streets. It also shows the balance councils have to consider between keeping roads accessible for deliveries and traffic while retaining parking for residents, visitors and people attending local facilities. Drivers visiting Haxby should continue to follow the parking restrictions that are currently in force, as the shelved proposals do not introduce any new double yellow lines. For motorists planning journeys to busy areas, finding suitable parking before arriving can also help avoid having to search nearby streets when convenient spaces are limited. EveryonesParking can help drivers identify parking options ahead of a visit. The council's next steps will determine whether a broader parking proposal emerges for North Lane and the surrounding area.