Grey Lynn Residential Parking Zone Extension Grey Lynn Residential Parking Zone Extension

Proposal status: Closed

Reference number: RTV-482

Proposal outcome 

In October 2023, we re-consulted on an amended proposal to extend the Grey Lynn Residential Parking Zone (RPZ). After reviewing all the feedback we received, we will not be extending the Grey Lynn RPZ.

Overall, the community told us that they would not benefit from these changes. The cost of the residential parking permit, and the negative financial impact it would have on residents was a common theme in the feedback we received.

Community feedback

You can view the consultation results in greater detail, or see a summary of the feedback received.

Download the community feedback summary report for the Grey Lynn RPZ extension (Reconsult) (PDF 235KB).


Project update - October 2023

In June 2023, we proposed extending the Grey Lynn Residential Parking Zone (RPZ). After reviewing all the feedback we received, we are re-consulting on an updated proposal.

We are now proposing to extend the Grey Lynn Residential Parking Zone to include:

  • 194 to 244 Richmond Road
  • 1 to 19 Sackville Street
  • 2 to 34 Sackville Street
  • Both sides of Westmoreland Street East

We are no longer proposing to include the northern side of Richmond Road.

Download the updated proposal drawing (PDF 190KB)

We are aware that the introduction of could impact parking on the surrounding residential streets unless restrictions are applied.

We encourage residents to respond to this consultation as final decisions will be based on the feedback we receive. Based on resident feedback, this proposal will either proceed with no major changes, or not go ahead.

A summary of the feedback we received during the initial consultation and our responses can be found below.

Download the feedback summary report (PDF 273KB)

What happens next

  • We’ll consider all the feedback we receive, and then decide the best way to move forward.
  • We’ll post the outcome of this proposal and a summary of community feedback on this webpage.
  • We can email you the proposal outcome as soon as it’s ready – just select that option when you fill in the survey.

We're proposing improvements in your area

In response to community requests to improve parking availability and flexibility, we are proposing to extend the Grey Lynn Residential Parking Zone (RPZ) to include: 

  • 194 to 244 Richmond Road 
  • 215 to 247 Richmond Road
  • Both sides of Westmoreland Street East

Download the proposal drawing for Richmond Road and Westmoreland Street East (PDF 186KB)

The Grey Lynn RPZ has a time restriction of 2 hours (P120), and operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Residents living within the RPZ can apply for a residential parking permit or coupons which will exempt them from the time restriction. Read more about RPZs here.

The proposed RPZ extension aims to:

  • Provide greater parking availability for residents and visitors. The 2-hour time restriction supports parking for business customers and casual residential visitors, while preventing non-resident long-term parking.
  • Reduce the number of vehicles driving around looking for parking spaces. Fewer circling vehicles should also reduce noise, pollution, and improve pedestrian safety.
  • Discourage parked vehicles from obstructing driveways, as more parking will be available.

The proposed extension area would be subject to the same terms and conditions as the existing Grey Lynn RPZ, including a yearly permit application fee.

What happens next

  • We’ll consider to all the feedback we receive, and then decide the best way to move forward.
  • We’ll post the outcome of this proposal and a summary of community feedback on this webpage.
  • We can email you the proposal outcome as soon as it’s ready – just select that option when you fill in the survey.

More Information

Grey Lynn: Safe with us

Auckland Transport cares for your safety. We want to make our roads safe for everyone, people walking and cycling, especially for our kids and senior citizens and people driving. Projects like this one around Richmond Road and Westmoreland Street East are another step towards our goal of achieving no deaths or serious injuries on our roads. We are guided by the Vision Zero approach to transport safety, which prioritises human safety over other measures (like minor time saving).