Consistent, High-quality Data
We offer comprehensive parking beat surveys to assess parking demand, availability, and turnover with exceptional accuracy. Our multi method approach includes on ground survey teams, high definition mobile CCTV units, and advanced drone technology – this allows us to collect detailed data across entire parking zones. By combining these data sources, we can generate dynamic heat maps that visually represent parking stress, peak usage periods, and occupancy trends. Whether for policy development, enforcement planning, or supporting new developments, our parking beat surveys deliver the high quality insights required for informed decision-making.
Our LBL parking beat surveys involve systematic on-street and off-street data collection at regular intervals throughout the day, recording parked vehicle counts, locations, and durations. Our experienced survey teams follow the London Borough of Lambeth (LBL) methodology or client-specific requirements to ensure consistent, high-quality data.
Advantages of Parking Beat Surveys
Our Parking Beat Surveys offer a range of advantages for urban planning and operational management:
Clear picture of real-world parking trends – Our surveys capture actual parking use throughout the day, allowing for accurate analysis of occupancy and turnover.
Supports decision-making – By identifying areas of high parking stress or underused parking capacity, our data can inform strategies for planning applications or to encourage active travel and public transport use.
Customisable and scalable – Our parking beat surveys can be tailored to any area size, from a single street to a borough-wide study, and scheduled to reflect weekday, weekend, or event-based demand.
Applications for Parking Beat Surveys
Parking Beat Surveys can be used to gather essential data to understand real-world parking behaviour. Common applications for this type of survey include:
Controlled parking zone assessments – Parking beat data can be used to determine whether new car parking zones are needed or if existing zones require modification.
Planning applications and transport assessments – Developers use our surveys to evaluate the current parking situation and demonstrate how proposed developments will impact local parking provision.
Parking stress analysis – Local authorities can use data from parking beat surveys to assess parking demand and availability in various areas during peak times.
Policy development and reviews – Parking beat surveys can help councils evaluate the effectiveness of parking policies, such as restrictions, permits, and time limits.
Monitoring and enforcement support – Parking beat data can highlight areas where parking activities are causing problems of non-compliance or misuse.
Parking Beat Surveys from Paul Castle Associates
For more information on our Parking Beat Surveys or to discuss your application, contact our team today.
