Motorhome and campervan ban confirmed to start in weeks as large vehicles blocked from coastal site

Motorhome and campervan owners have been warned of new restrictions coming into effect next month in a popular seaside area.

Redcar and Cleveland Council has revealed plans to block motorhomes on Marine Parade, Saltburn, as part of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order.

The restrictions will start on Monday, July 6, and will affect where motorhomes and campervans can park along the seafront, with the larger vehicles prohibited from parking between certain hours.

Under the new rules, motorhomes and campervans will only be allowed to park in designated bays on the north side of Marine Parade.

These bays will have a maximum stay of four hours between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday, and drivers will not be allowed to return to the same bay within four hours of leaving.

However, outside of these hours and on Sundays, the council noted that there will be no time restrictions in the marked bays.

Motorhomes will also be banned from parking at any time in unmarked areas on both sides of Marine Parade, which will be marked with single yellow lines and new signs.

While the restrictions look to limit the number of motorhomes in the area, the council stressed that the changes will not act as a complete ban on overnight parking.

Instead, the council explained that the measures are aimed at managing where motorhomes can park and limiting how long they stay in certain areas.

The scheme follows concerns from local residents about motorhomes remaining parked on Marine Parade for long periods of time.

Councillor Carl Quartermain, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: "The new restrictions will provide an area for motorhomes to park while introducing a time limit on how long they can stay, helping to ensure parking spaces remain available for residents and visitors alike.

"We recognise that people hold strong views on this issue and that is precisely why we are introducing the measures through an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order.

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"We will continue listening to residents, businesses and visitors throughout the trial period, carefully considering any comments, concerns and evidence before deciding on the long-term future of the scheme."

The council explained how residents living on Marine Parade between Garnet Street and Saltburn Road will be able to apply for parking permits, allowing them to use marked bays without the four-hour time limit.

Applications must be submitted within four weeks of receiving the letter, either by post or in person at the council library, the authority added.

Residential properties can also apply for one permit for each vehicle registered at the address, as well as up to two visitor permits, while businesses can apply for one permit.

The council said the ETRO will allow officials to test the scheme in real-life conditions before deciding whether it should become permanent.

Residents and visitors will have six months from the start date to submit any objections about whether the restrictions should remain in place on a permanent basis.

The traffic order can stay in force for up to 18 months, with the council able to decide to make the restrictions permanent once it ends.