🚗 Ensuite Lucky Lane Parking – The Complete Coronation Road Residential Parking Guide
Secure 24/7 private permits on Lucky Lane – just off Coronation Road in BS3, minutes from Bedminster shops, cafés & public transport.
🚗 Type: Private Permit-Only Surface Car Park (Residents & Guests)
🕒 Open: 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
🌟 Rating: N/A (residential facility)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Annual Permit (residents): £120 per vehicle
Monthly Permit (residents): £12 per vehicle
Visitor Permits: £3 per 24 h session (max 5 sessions/month)
Payment & Registration: Apply via on-site permit dispenser (second floor, 56 Coronation Road) or online resident portal
Permit Display: Hang-tag style displayed from rear-view mirror
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 12 marked bays |
| Surface | Tarmac |
| Lighting | Wall-mounted LED (entrance & perimeter) |
| Security | Barrier-controlled entry; CCTV at access gate |
| Height Limit | None (van-friendly) |
♿ Accessibility
Disabled Access: Level surface throughout; two marked Blue Badge bays nearest the barrier
Drop-Off Zone: Lay-by on Lucky Lane immediately outside barrier for quick unloading
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None at present
Nearest Public Chargers:
Tesco Bedminster (Pod Point 7 kW): 0.4 mi / 8 min walk
Windmill Hill City Farm (BP Pulse 50 kW): 0.7 mi / 14 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 07:00–09:00 | ~95 % | Resident arrivals |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | ~90 % | Resident returns |
| Saturdays 10:00–14:00 | ~60 % | Weekend visitors |
| Evenings after 20:00 | ~30 % | Overnight stays |
Pro Tip: Guests should pre-book visitor permits online to guarantee a bay on busy weekends.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Coronation Road Parade | 2 min | Local shops, deli & café |
| Bedminster Station (GWR) | 8 min | Rail links to central Bristol & Bath |
| Windmill Hill City Farm | 10 min | Community café & farm shop |
| North Street (Bedminster high street) | 12 min | Restaurants, bars & amenities |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: Bedminster Station ticket hall – 8 min walk
ATM: Lloyds Bank (Bedminster Parade) – 2 min
Pharmacy: Boots (North Street) – 12 min
Food & Drink
Anchor Café (Coronation Rd): All-day breakfasts – 3 min
The Victoria Park Wine Bar: Tapas & wine – 10 min
Habibi Kitchen (North St): Middle Eastern street food – 12 min
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-Street Pay-and-Display (Coronation Rd) | Adjacent | £1.20/hr (max £4) | 4 h | Close to shops |
| North Street Tesco Car Park | 0.5 mi | Free (2 h limit) | 2 h | Pod Point charger on site |
| Windmill Hill Car Park (Council) | 0.7 mi | Free | Unlimited | Spacious and overlooked by CCTV |
⚠️ Important Notices
Permit Enforcement: Barrier won’t lift without valid permit tag—unauthorised vehicles will be clamped.
Visitor Limits: Maximum five visitor sessions per month; extra sessions subject to refusal.
Quiet Hours: 22:00–07:00 noise restrictions apply—no engine idling or loud alarms.
📌 Expert Tips
Permit Renewal: Set a calendar reminder one month before expiry to renew online and avoid penalty.
EV Prep: Residents anticipating EV purchase can lobby for charging pilot by council.
Weekend Strategy: Drop off guests first, then move your car to on-street bays if staying longer than visitor permit allows.
Shared Rides: Coordinate sibling or neighbor permits to maximize bay utilization.
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Management plans to pilot two dedicated EV bays with 7 kW chargers, subject to planning.
2026: Potential expansion of bay count to 16, pending nearby land lease finalization.
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