🚗 Caretaker Residence Car Park – The Ultimate Milton Keynes MK9 2ES Guide
Exclusive parking at Saxon Gate – 24/7 access, permit holders’ bays, EV charging, Blue Badge spaces & doorstep access to Campus West.
🚗 Overview
Type: Private Permit-Only Surface Car Park (Managed by Campus West Property Management)
Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week (barrier-controlled entry via permit swipe)
Rating: ★★★★☆ 4.2/5 (residents’ feedback)
💰 Tariffs & Permits
| Permit Type | Rate (annually) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Permit | £120 | Issued per unit; one permit per household |
| Visitor Permit (daily) | £2.00/day | Pre-book via management portal; max 3 consecutive days |
| Blue Badge Holders | Free | Display badge + residence permit |
| Overstay Penalty | £25 | For vehicles without valid permit or expiry |
Payment & Issuance: Permits ordered online via Campus West resident portal; visitor permits on request.
Enforcement: Barrier access logs; overstay or non-permit incurs automatic fine and rescinded access.
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Bays | 30 marked bays |
| Disabled Bays | 2 bays closest to residence entrance |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Motion-sensor LED bollards |
| Security | ANPR barrier, CCTV covering all aisles |
| Height Restriction | 2.1 m (barrier clearance) |
♿ Accessibility
Blue Badge Bays: 2 designated bays; free unlimited stay with badge + permit display.
Drop-off Zone: Covered lay-by adjacent to main door for 15 min.
Step-Free Access: Flush kerb and level ramp from bays to main walkway.
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Chargers: 4 × 7 kW Pod Point bays; pay per kWh via Pod Point app or RFID card.
Nearest Additional: Centre:MK West P&R (free charging + shuttle) – 5 min drive.
📅 Peak Usage & Availability
| Timeframe | Occupancy | Typical Users |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 07:00–09:00 | 90 % | Resident departures & arrivals |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 85 % | Resident returns |
| Weekends | 60 % | Visitors & household second vehicles |
| Evenings (19:00–07:00) | 50 % | Overnight resident parking |
Pro Tip: Visitor bays often free mid-week 10:00–16:00; book a visitor permit online to guarantee access.
🚶 Walkability & Connections
| Destination | Walk Time | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Campus West Community Hub | 2 min | Shops, café & postal services |
| Xscape Entertainment Complex | 6 min | Cinema, bowling & indoor ski |
| Saxon Gate Bus Stop | 1 min | Frequent routes to Central MK |
| Milton Keynes Central Station | 15 min | Rail links to London & Birmingham |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
ATM: Santander & Nationwide at Campus West Hub (2 min)
Pharmacy: Boots Local (Campus West Parade)
Food & Drink:
Café X (inside Community Hub)
Domino’s & Greggs at Saxon Gate Retail Park (adjacent)
Public Toilets: Community Hub (hours apply)
⚠️ Important Notices
Barrier Hours: Entry/exit via permit swipe only; emergency calls at intercom otherwise.
Enforcement: ANPR logs non-permit vehicles; fines issued automatically.
Maintenance: Annual surface reseal scheduled Q3 2025; temporary bay closures announced in advance.
📌 Resident Tips
Spare Vehicles: Register additional vehicles on portal for short-term permits.
EV Charging: Reserve charging slots via Pod Point app during peak evenings.
Blue Badge Holders: Contact management for dedicated bay assignment if needed.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Proposal to add 2 rapid (22 kW) chargers and upgrade lighting to solar-powered luminaires.
2026: Trial of mobile app-based barrier control for seamless entry/exit without cards.
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