Station Approach Development: Impact on Winchester Parking & Local Business
Documenting space losses (Cattle Market -360, Gladstone -105) and displacement (~309 vehicles to Tower Street).
Station Approach: parking and local access
The proposals could remove parking at Cattle Market and Gladstone Street. The figures below show the scale discussed in published plans and forecasts.
Headline losses
- Cattle Market: -360 spaces (Northern Quarter)
- Gladstone Street: -105 spaces (Station Quarter)
Forecast: ~309 daily vehicles will shift to Tower Street, pushing it beyond practical capacity.
Parking alternatives
With Cattle Market closing, commuters should check the Winchester Parking Guide for Tower Street capacity and alternatives.
Shoppers can bypass congestion via Park & Ride (82% weekday / 27% weekend).
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