I cannot stress what a positive change the CPZ has effected in our road. We no longer get abandoned cars, we can park pretty much outside our house at will (apart from Saturdays), the CPZ is positively enforced and those parking without permits are fined. Yes it does cost but I am more than happy to pay for the convenience it offers. As for visitors permits they are by the half day or the day and cost next to nothing.

If you are a family and use your car a lot then CPZ's are a god send.