NEW SPITALFIELDS MARKET
VEHICLE PARKING POLICY
Introduction
New Spitalfields Market has provision for in excess of 1500 vehicle parking spaces. To facilitate trade and to ensure fair use of these spaces, Market Management have produced this Vehicle Parking Policy (VPP). This is a guide for vehicle owners/users parking at New Spitalfields Market and it outlines where to park, when to park and what happens if parking rules are broken. The intention of the policy is to inform vehicle users/owners of their responsibilities regarding parking on site, to ensure there is compliance with Market rules and to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the site.
Parking Tariffs
Please use the following link for the latest parking tariffs for all vehicles, including HGVs.
Payment options
Onsite credit, debit and cash pay station machines are available.
The XPARC mobile app can be downloaded from the Apple (iPhone and iPad) and Google (Android devices) stores. You will need to create an account and register once you have downloaded the app.
An online payment portal can be accessed to purchase season cards in 1, 3, 6, and 12 month durations. Please follow the link below:
https://xparc.eu/xOfficeCloud/Wizards/WizardSeasonCard2.aspx?operatorCode=COL
Times
HGVs are not permitted to park adjacent to the Market Hall except between 08:00 to 12:00 and 16:00 to 03:00. Once unloaded they must leave site immediately or move to one of the dedicated HGV parking/unloading areas as shown in Appendix A.
Parking is available to buyers at any time during Market open times, Monday to Saturday midnight – 11:00hrs. Buyers must vacate the site before Market closing time.
Car parking is available to Market employees at any time while they are on the site.
Parking is available to Market visitors (i.e., service engineers, sales staff, etc.) at any time so long as they have an appointment with a tenant of the Market.
Vehicles can only be parked in exception to the above with the approval of the Market Constabulary.
Areas
Please refer to the Appendix A of the Spitalfields Working Manual (Site Plan) for details of the designated vehicle parking areas
Failure to comply with the Plan may see enforcement action taken.
Management
The Market Constabulary have the authority to direct traffic on site, regulate entry to vehicle parking areas, exercise control over parking and ensure compliance with the Market’s VPP and Health and Safety Policies.
Parking Enforcement and Offences
Failure to adhere to the parking rules on site will be met with enforcement action. The City of London enforce parking on the site via the on-site Constabulary in conjunction with an appointed external provider. Signs are present around the Market explaining the scheme and associated charges. The Constabulary have the power to serve Parking Charge Notices (PCNs) where there has been contravention of the site rules. All statutory rights and obligations are outlined on the notices served.
The following are parking offences for which a £100 charge is payable:
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Vehicle parked on a yellow hatched area.
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Vehicle not parked completely within a marked parking bay.
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Vehicle parked across a vehicle/pedestrian route.
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Vehicle parked on double yellow lines.
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Vehicle parked inconsiderately.
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Vehicle parked in a disabled parking area and not displaying a blue badge.
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Vehicle without parking permit parked in a permit parking only area.
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Vehicle allocated a parking permit not displaying a current parking permit.
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Unapproved vehicle parked within the Market Hall.
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Vehicle parked in contravention to the Parking Policy.
Crime Prevention
All vehicles are parked on site at the owner’s risk and the City of London accepts no liability for the safety and security of such vehicles.
Useful Contacts
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Market Constabulary – Gatehouse:
New Spitalfields Market. Tel: 0208 518 7670 (option 2).
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The Administration Office:
14-18 Allen House, New Spitalfields Market. Tel: 0208 518 7670 (option 3).