Normally a buffer zone ( which works both ways between zones is restricted to just a few streets either side of the buffer, not to park in the entirety of either zone.Your prime permit if in BRS should allow you to park anywhere in BRS but your buffer permit would only allow one or two streets closest to the Haverfield zone and vice versa.It really only applies to a very small group who are caught between two zones.It sounds like it has either been messed up or not clearly explained.The reason for the late hour in BRS is simply to deter parking for midweek matches. Kick offs are usually 7.30 -7.45. Zone is in force till 8pm.There are though, residents renting out their visitor permits for games even on saturdays, but not much can be done about that, How does one prove it?But large vehicles getting permits when the rules clearly state restrictions on size seems to be getting abused. And the Hotels at weekends are becoming a problem.This underlines the pure folly of not including adequate parking in new developments. The car is here to stay whatever it's fuelled by and it needs to be accommodated sensibly. Most people will still use public transport locally as long as it is good and cheap. But nearly 200 quid to get from Birmingham to London by train PER person is why 4 or 5 will cram into a car every time. That's what it cost to go to a family wedding by train last week - Standing room only reserved seats double booked. Will never do it again, and all because our car was boxed in by two vans for 5 days over the Bank Holiday. Both on visitor permits.So would like to see enforcement strengthened and restrictions enforced a bit more on oversize vehicles and cars used as minicabs. Many of which are a scam to avoid the CC.Thankfully Sunday events at Griffin Park are very rare so as long as good communication is made to residents it's not as bad as it was.On the whole I think we have the best compromise as a draconian CPZ is hell and very costly, not just fiscally but socially. It is really hard on elderly and those needing carers, childminders and normal social exchange.At worst a third hour might be needed but not an all day 7 day. No. May as well go and live in Fulham.
Raymond Havelock ● 3016d