SIX new resident parking zones could be created each year on the Isle of Wight.

Residents across the Island could soon be able to apply for permit-only parking zones on their streets.

A consultation into resident parking zones has been completed by the Isle of Wight Council with 67 per cent agreeing with the scoring system for prioritising potential permit-only roads.

Once finalised, the guidance will set out the process to request a resident parking scheme, the criteria for establishing the demand and ensuring that zones only proceed where they will deliver a benefit for residents.

The policy has been recommended for approval by the Isle of Wight Council cabinet and could see a dedicated staff member responsible for creating six zones a year, charging £60 for the first permit, and £100 for the second car.

Under the new policy, residents would be able to apply for a parking zone if 80 per cent of kerbside space is occupied at peak times and if no more than 50 per cent of people on the street have a driveway or garage.

Respondents to the survey said permits should be restricted (56 per cent) to one per vehicle, with most feeling that permits should be free, or under £50.

Newport Parish Council wrote to the council over the plans, and stated a preference for a zonal approach for all Newport residential streets within half a mile of St Thomas’ Square, and a bespoke approach for Carisbrooke.

The issue will be debated by the council’s scrutiny committee on September 11, and will go before the cabinet for approval on September 13.