Proposed introduction of parking charges, Broomhill Sands Car Park, Camber

Committee report · Lead Member for Transport and Environment · Mon 20 Oct 2025 · East Sussex County Council

What it recommends

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“Note the proposal to introduce off-street parking charges at Broomhill Sands Car Park, Camber.”
“Approve that a 21-day public consultation is taken on the proposal outlined in this report. 1.”

What the meeting decided

The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED to: (1) Note the proposal to introduce off-street parking charges at Broomhill Sands Car Park, Camber; and (2) Approve that a 21-day public consultation is taken on the proposal outlined in the report. REASONS 20.3 The proposed introduction of parking charges at Broomhill Sands Car Park would generate revenue to contribute towards the maintenance of the car park and nearby Camber Sands Site of Special Scientific Interest.” minutes ↗

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It is proposed to introduce off-street parking charges at Broomhill Sands Car Park, Camber. p6

Officers recommended that the Lead Member approve a 21-day public consultation on the proposal. p5 p7

Under the proposal, parking for blue badge holders, cycles and motorcycles would remain free. p9

The informal consultation is proposed to last 21 days and would be advertised on site, in the local press and on the ESCC website. p13

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p5RECOMMENDATIONS: The Lead Member is recommended to:
p6(1) Note the proposal to introduce off-street parking charges at Broomhill Sands Car Park, Camber; and
p7(2) Approve that a 21-day public consultation is taken on the proposal outlined in this report.
p92 Supporting Information 2. 2.1. From telephony surveys in 2023 and 2024, there were over 13,000 annual vehicle visits to Broomhill Sands Car Park. Visitor numbers to the site are influenced by weather and season, with sunny weekends during July and August being most popular. The car park has an estimated maximum capacity of around 300 cars. As part of this proposal, parking for blue badge holders, cycles and motorcycles would remain free. 2.2. Proposed charges, between 8am and6pm are:
p13£8 £6 2.3. Income generated annually would cover annual maintenance and management of the site. Enforcement of the car park would be carried out as part of the existing NSL contract operated by ESCC’s parking team. Charges will be reviewed annually in line with ESCC’s fees and charges. 2.4. For comparison, the nearest local car parks operated by Rother District Council (Camber Central, Old Lydd Road and Western Road) operate seasonal charging. During the high season (1 April to 30 September) the charge is £6 for a stay of up to 1 hour, with a stay of 3 to 6 hours costing £24. During the low season those charges reduce to £1.50 for a stay of up to 1 hour, with 3 to 6 hours costing £6.75. 2.5. The proposed informal consultation will engage with local County Council, District and Parish Councillors, Rother District and Camber Parish Council, relevant council officers, local interest associations and Broomhill Sands tenants. 2.6. The informal consultation is proposed to last for 21 days and will be advertised on site, in the local press and on the ESCC website. Responses will then the analysed and, following this, a formal consultation on a proposed Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) would commence. Any unresolved objections will be considered by the Planning Committee. It is anticipated that charges could be implemented from 1 April 2026 subject to the final decision on the TRO. 3 Conclusion and Reasons for Recommendations

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