MHH Car Parking Spaces

MHH owns some 70 hard-standing car parking spaces on Martlesham Heath. These were originally provided specifically for the use of visitors to the village. However, circumstances have changed considerably during the past thirty years, and most notably there has been a great increase in car ownership. Many families own two or more cars, but often do not have garaging or parking space on their own property, so that a large number of cars are parked regularly on the highway. In some places this causes serious congestion.

After a review of the use of these spaces, the Company has decided that it is both impractical and inappropriate to enforce the original rules. The following policy has therefore been adopted.

• MHH car parking spaces will be available for use by residents, as well as visitors, on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Regular use of a space confers no preferential entitlement for future use.
• Car parking spaces may only be used for cars that are taxed and in regular use on the road.
• Spaces must not be used for storage of untaxed or unroadworthy cars, equipment, materials, skips or any other non-approved use.
• People deciding to use MHH spaces should ensure that their vehicles do not drip oil or otherwise contaminate the parking space. Users causing problems with the cleanliness or condition of spaces may be charged for the cost of cleaning or repairs.
• Users are asked to park carefully within the spaces.

Please note that MHH does not allow parking on any of the grassed areas that it owns, and parking is not allowed on any of the road verges that are, in general, owned by Suffolk County Council. As well as causing damage to the grass, this causes problems for the grass-cutting contractors. Residents are asked to observe these rules in order to avoid damaging the appearance of the Village

Administrative Secretary
For The Board

6th November 2004