London City Island offers a dedicated, secure indoor car park located beneath the development, accessible via a basement undercroft. Entry is controlled by fob access and subject to permit allocation.
Spaces are not automatically guaranteed with purchase of a flat — availability is limited, and allocation is managed by the developer or onsite management agent.
Owners wishing to secure a space must make application through the development’s management, often as part of the lease or via a separate parking agreement. Fraser Bond can assist owners in negotiating and securing these privileges where possible.
In addition to on-site private parking, London City Island employs a residents’ parking permit scheme for owner-occupiers. Permit fees range from approximately £10 to £186 annually, depending on engine size, CO₂ emissions, and vehicle type.
A diesel surcharge of around £25 may also apply under the scheme.
These permits allow the use of on-site or associated parking infrastructure, not general street parking. Owners should check their lease or parking terms to confirm the precise permit type, permitted locations, and any restrictions.
If on-site capacity is exhausted or no space allocation is available, owners can consider alternative nearby parking options:
Adjacent developments / Goodluck Hope: Nearby schemes sometimes offer surplus parking spaces which may be available via permit or rental arrangements, subject to fob access and permit eligibility.
Private car parks or managed parking operators: Platforms like YourParkingSpace may occasionally list spaces near City Island for lease.
Short-term or visitor parking: Some marked bays on Gotts Road permit up to one hour of parking (8 am to 6 pm, Mon–Sat) by non-residents, but these are limited and subject to local traffic control.
Owners must adhere to London’s general parking regulations:
Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs): Many London roads operate under CPZ rules, meaning only permit holders or valid pay-and-display users may park during restricted hours.
Decriminalised Parking Enforcement (DPE): Parking contraventions are enforced civilly by local councils, issuing Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) for breaches.
Fines & removal: Illegally parked vehicles may incur fines up to £160, and in some cases be clamped or towed, with additional costs.
Street restrictions: Double yellow lines, loading bays, or other road markings may prohibit parking at certain times — owners must observe all signage.
As a reminder, owning a leasehold in City Island does not exempt residents from these broader rules.
To optimise your parking rights and compliance:
Review your lease documentation to understand parking rights, allocation rules, and permit obligations.
Engage with the management team / onsite Realty to express interest in a parking allocation or monitor waiting lists.
Use Fraser Bond’s landlord or owner services to assist with managing parking agreements, negotiating on your behalf, or exploring alternative parking options.
Stay active in the Residents’ Association / Owners’ Forum to push for transparency in parking policies and allocation. (London City Island & Goodluck Hope RA)
