Major retail parking with free initial stay and rapid EV charging
This expansive surfaced lot serves Giltbrook Retail Park, offering 1,000 bays on sealed tarmacadam. Operating 8 am10 pm daily; first two hours free via shop validation, thereafter £1/hr capped at £8/day, payable at machines (coin, card, contactless) or via app. Forty accessible bays (3.6 m wide) are positioned near each pedestrian mall entrance, each with drop-kerb ramps and tactile paving. The surface was resurfaced in mid-2024; bay markings refreshed late 2024. Uniform LED column lighting ensures bright coverage after dusk; 24 CCTV cameras with PTZ capability monitor all entry, exit, aisles, and pedestrian routes. Four rapid 150 kW EV chargers installed in 2024 are bookable via the Chargemaster app. Covered cycle shelters for 100 bicycles support active travel. Perimeter landscaping with native shrub beds enhances visual amenity and manages stormwater. Real-time occupancy display boards at each entrance help drivers locate available spaces. Monthly maintenance includes pay-machine servicing, litter clearance, and drainage gully cleaning.