About this consultation

Community members have contacted Council about parking along Summerlea Grove in Hawthorn.

We’ve looked at the parking situation and now want your feedback on proposed changes to the parking rules.

The proposed changes are in line with our:

  • Parking Management Policy 2017
  • Parking Management Procedures 2017.


    • Current parking restrictions

    • Unrestricted on the northern (odd numbered) side.
    • No Stopping on the southern (even numbered) side.

    Proposed changes

    We’re proposing to change these restrictions to:

  • '2P 8 am - 6 pm Monday-Friday' on the northern (odd numbered) side.
  • No changes to the southern (even numbered) side.

    • Vehicles with a valid residential parking permit are and will be exempt from parking restrictions in this area. To find out if you’re eligible for a permit and how to apply, visit our Residential parking permits page.
    Proposed parking area to have '2P, 8am - 6pm MON-FRI' restrictions

    Who can take part

    1. People who are eligible for a residential parking permit for properties along Summerlea Grove. We will accept one response from residents in each property. If we receive more than one response for your property, we will contact you to confirm your response.
    2. Property owners who do not live in their property.

    How to have your say

    You can have your say by completing our survey below. The survey will take 5 minutes or less to complete. We will ask for your name, address and email.

    You can also request a paper survey by phoning 03 9278 4971.

    This consultation closes at 5 pm Friday 12 September.

    What happens after this consultation

    In accordance with our Parking Management Policy, we will change the parking restrictions if 55% or more of all eligible responses support the proposed changes.