Rejected petition Review the minimum size of Parking Spaces

Parking spaces were last reviewed in the 1970s but since then the size of vehicles have increased. Please review the size to reflect the true average size of vehicles.

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This is causing real issues in damage and access plus housing developments have unrealistic provisions for owner parking. A realistic approach needs to be taken especially in new housing developments and retail parks, along with payment spaces.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

The following petition calls for a similar action:

Set minimum parking space width in car parks as 3.6 metres
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/730749

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Date submitted 5 October 2025
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