๐ Billet Lane Car Park โ The Complete Iver Parking Guide
Billet Lane โ convenient pay & display, free evenings & Sundays, steps from Iver Village & station.
๐ Type: Public Pay & Display Car Park (Buckinghamshire Council)
๐ Open: Enforcement 08:00โ18:00 MonโSat; free evenings (18:00โ08:00), all day Sunday & Bank Holidays
๐ Rating: N/A (council-run facility)
๐ฐ Pricing & Permits
Tariffs (08:00โ18:00 MonโSat):
Up to 1 h: ยฃ0.70
Up to 2 h: ยฃ1.20
Up to 4 h (max stay): ยฃ2.50
Payment Methods:
Pay & Display machines (coins, contactless card)
Pay-by-App: RingGo (zone code 95050)
Resident Permits: Not applicable (public car park)
Season Tickets: Weekly permit ยฃ12 (valid any enforcement day)
๐ Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | ~50 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 3 marked bays (free with Blue Badge displayed) |
| Parent & Child Bays | 2 extra-wide bays near entrance |
| Surface | Level tarmac with clear bay lining (2021 repaint) |
| Lighting | LED floodlights (08:00โ18:00 enforcement hours) |
| Drainage | Channel drains; cleared annually |
| Security | CCTV coverage; periodic council patrols |
| Signage | Zone code & tariffs clearly displayed |
โฟ Accessibility & Adapted Facilities
Blue Badge Bays: Three bays closest to footpathโfree with badge displayed
Drop-Off Zone: Kerbside pull-in by pay machine for quick drop-offs
Kerb Ramps: Tactile-paved ramps to Billet Lane pavement
Pathways: Smooth 2 m-wide routes to village centre and station
๐ EV Infrastructure & Nearby Options
On-Site Charging: None currently installed
Planned (2025): Feasibility for 2ร7 kW chargers in south corner
Nearest Live Chargers:
Iver Station Car Park: 2ร7 kW units, 3 min walk
Richings Park Retail Park: 4ร22 kW rapid, 5 min drive
๐ Live Demand Patterns & Seasonal Variations
| Period | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00โ10:00 | 85 % | Commuters & shoppers |
| Weekdays 12:00โ14:00 | 55 % | Lunch-time visitors |
| Weekdays 16:00โ18:00 | 75 % | Return commuters |
| Saturdays 09:00โ13:00 | 90 % | Weekend shoppers |
| Sundays & Bank Hols | 30 % | Leisure visitors |
Pro Tip: Park after 16:00 for free evening stayโideal for late-afternoon visits to the village.
๐ถ Walkability & Transport Links
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Iver Village High Street | 3 min | Shops, cafรฉs & public amenities |
| Iver Station | 5 min | Great Western trains to London & Reading |
| Bus Stop (Route 736) | Adjacent | Links to Slough & Uxbridge |
| Colne Valley Regional Park | 10 min | Walking & cycling trails |
๐ Nearby Amenities & Services
Essentials
Public Toilets: Community Centre (5 min walk)
ATM: NatWest (High Street, 3 min)
Pharmacy: Boots (High Street, 4 min)
Food & Drink
The Old Plough (2 min): Pub dining & real ales
Iver Bakery (3 min): Artisan breads & coffee
Canal Cafรฉ (6 min): Riverside snacks & drinks
๐ ฟ๏ธ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iver Station Car Park | 3 min | ยฃ0.50/hr; ยฃ3/day | 24 h | On-site EV charging |
| On-Street Pay & Display (Zone IZ) | Adjacent | ยฃ0.20/20 min; 2 h max | 2 h | Short-stay flexibility via RingGo |
| Richings Park Retail Park | 5 min dr | ยฃ1.00/hr; ยฃ5/day | 24 h | Rapid EV charging & shops nearby |
โ ๏ธ Important Notices & Byelaws
Enforcement: 08:00โ18:00 MonโSat by Buckinghamshire CEOs; after-hours CCTV
Overstay Penalty: ยฃ70 PCN (reduced to ยฃ35 if paid within 14 days)
Towing Risk: Unauthorized vehicles liable for removal
Maintenance: Quarterly surface & drainage inspections (next due Sep 2025)
๐ Expert Tips
Commuter Saver: Weekly permit (ยฃ12) is cost-effective for 3+ days of parking.
Blue Badge Holders: Display badge and use one of the three free baysโno charge outside hours.
Evening Leisure: Park after 18:00 for free evenings; enjoy village pubs.
Weather Alert: Northern bays can pool after rainโopt for bays near the entrance.
๐ฎ Future Developments & Planning
2025 Q3: Installation of EV charging bays pending council grant
2025 Q4: Pilot digital pay-station with touchless payment & multilingual UI
2026: Feasibility study for +20 bays on adjacent land (ref: BCC/PLN/2024/945)
Accessibility Audit: PAS 1899 compliance review scheduled for Jan 2026
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