Dublin parking query

chases0102

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone could help with a question.

I am residing in an apartment block with my partner in Dublin 8. We have one parking space for two cars.

As there are no other spaces available to rent in the complex, we are trying to figure out if it's possible to apply for a parking permit on the street where the apartment complex is. Clamping is rife in the area.

We got an application form, but it is rather difficult to find out if we are eligible for a permit. Has anyone any similar experience?

sawdoubters

http://www.dublincity.ie/ROADSANDTRAFFIC/PARKING/RESIDENTSPARKING/Pages/ResidentsParking.aspx

roadsmart

Looks like it is possible but will cost you €400 for one year or €750 for two years.

chases0102

Yeah, it seems that way alright form the link. Not sure we can afford that.

It's a difficult one.

Victor

It may depend on whether the area you are in is high or low demand.

Do you actually need two cars if you are that close to the city?

chases0102

Unfortunately, yes. I work in Co. Meath, while my partner has to travel a lot with her work (which is based in Dublin).

Is it possible to find out whether an area is high or low demand?

Victor

chases0102 wrote: »

Unfortunately, yes. I work in Co. Meath, while my partner has to travel a lot with her work (which is based in Dublin).

Is it possible to find out whether an area is high or low demand?

How many parking spaces are available on street locally?

Talk to the Roads and Traffic office. I imagine send them an email outlining where you live.

chases0102

Thanks Victor, will do.

monument

chases0102 wrote: »

Is it possible to find out whether an area is high or low demand?

This map: http://www.dublincity.ie/RoadsandTraffic/Parking/Documents/rt2851_07b_Parking_Zones_and_Tariffs[1].pdf

Victor

monument wrote: »

This map: http://www.dublincity.ie/RoadsandTraffic/Parking/Documents/rt2851_07b_Parking_Zones_and_Tariffs[1].pdf

I know it can be confusing, but that doesn't necessarily match up. For example, it should be very possible to get a residents permit on Upper Mayor Street (Green Zone), as there are very few houses, which means little demand.

In contrast, parts of Ranelagh are also Green Zone, but residents parking is grossly oversubscribed.

coylemj

monument wrote: »

This map: http://www.dublincity.ie/RoadsandTraffic/Parking/Documents/rt2851_07b_Parking_Zones_and_Tariffs[1].pdf

The 'demand' referred to in that map is to do with how much the city council can charge and get away with for parking, it has nothing to do with demand for residential parking.

Example: Clyde Road and Raglan Road are residential streets with large houses where most people have off-road parking and you'd hardly see a single car parked on the street at night yet you can see on the map that those streets are categorised Yellow ('Very High Demand') which means the parking charges are the same as in Merrion Square and St. Stephens Green, the reason is the number of offices in the area.

Wellington Road is yellow Mon-Fri and the clampers are all over the place but it's free to park on Saturday & Sunday - 'nuf said.

monument

That map an indication of the high demand areas generally and, from what I understand from listening to complaints about the system, apartment residents in the general high demand areas shown on the map are less likely to get a permit. Maybe that's changed recently?

There's also factors such as how many permits have been given out for your street or nearby streets.

Shedite27

Not sure it has anything that would suit, but daft has a section for renting car spaces too
http://www.daft.ie/searchparking.daft?s[search_type]=parking

Maybe send a flyer into your neighbours to see if any have unused spots? Offer them €30 a month or whatever you feel is fair?