Permit-only parking on Portman Road, Ipswich
143B Portman Road Parking is a private tarmac surface lot serving nearby commercial offices and residential flats. It provides approximately 30 marked bays, including two disabled-access spaces located near the entry barrier. Access is controlled via pre-registered permit; operating hours are 24/7 for permit holders only. The tarmac surface is grooved to facilitate drainage and inspected quarterly; minor surface cracks are sealed within 48 hours. LED bollard lighting ensures illumination for permit holders during early-morning and evening hours, and two CCTV cameras monitor entry, exit, and pedestrian walkways. Pedestrian routes lead directly to Portman Road offices (2 minutesÂ’ walk), to Cornhill shopping centre (6 minutes), and to Ipswich Station (10 minutes). No EV charging is provided; nearest public charger is at Cardinal Park East Car Park, a 5-minute drive away. Monthly litter clearance and hedge trimming maintain a tidy private facility.