yInner West Council has agreed in principle to a 12-month trial of parking restrictions for boats, trailers and caravans on selected streets. The report names 20 possible locations. On Tuesday 10 November, councillors will discuss where the trial could go and how it would work.
As at 9 November 2026. The trial has not started, and the locations below are not final. Council is meeting to discuss this week.
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What would the parking trial change?
The proposed signs would read “No Parking – Motor Vehicles Excepted”. The report says the proposed signs would stop boats, trailers and caravans being stored in those spaces, while still allowing motor vehicles to park.
There is no start date or final set of hours yet. The 7am–7pm restrictions mentioned in the report are already used on other streets. They are not confirmed hours for this trial.
A boat previously parked in Annandale. It has since been removed. Photo: Inner West Guide.
What has Inner West Council already decided?
Inner West Council agreed to the trial in principle on 22 September. The streets and parking restrictions still need to be worked through with the community and Local Transport Forum.
On Tuesday 10 November, councillors will discuss the proposed locations and how the trial would work. The meeting starts at 6:30pm.
The trial has not started, and the 20 locations below are not final.
What the report proposed (as at 9 November 2026)
Here are the 20 potential locations in the report. Some entries cover two streets. Check the third column for the section being considered; it does not necessarily cover the whole street.
Eight entries are beside parks or an oval. They are marked in bold below, including two streets beside Enmore Park.
Location | Suburb | Extent / nearby place |
|---|---|---|
Whites Creek Lane | Annandale | Brenan Street to Albion Street |
Old Canterbury Road | Ashfield | Adjacent to Yeo Park |
Donnelly Street | Balmain | Adjacent to Birrung Park |
The Terrace & Grove Street | Birchgrove | Adjacent to Birchgrove Oval |
Hawthorne Parade | Haberfield | North of Waratah Street |
Boomerang Street | Haberfield | Adjacent to Robson Park |
William Street | Leichhardt | Francis Street to Elswick Street |
Derbyshire Road | Leichhardt | William Street to Allen Street |
Lilyfield Road | Lilyfield | Between Canal Road and Charles Street |
Charles Street | Lilyfield | West side of the street |
Glover Street | Lilyfield | North of Chapel Street |
Catherine Street | Lilyfield | Adjacent to War Memorial Park |
Balmain Road | Lilyfield | Between Helena Street and Manning Street |
Victoria Road | Marrickville | Adjacent to Enmore Park |
Llewellyn Street | Marrickville | Adjacent to Enmore Park |
West Street | Petersham | Adjacent to Petersham Park |
Robert Street | Rozelle | Mullens Street to Buchanan Street |
Terry Street & Bayville Street | Rozelle | Adjacent to Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus |
Carlton Crescent | Summer Hill | Adjacent to the railway line |
Grosvenor Crescent | Summer Hill | Adjacent to the railway line |
Source: Inner West Council, 10 November 2026 agenda, Item 7, Table 1. These are the locations proposed as at 9 November, before the meeting. The trial restrictions are not in force.
Old Canterbury Road and Balmain Road are state roads, so Transport for NSW would also need to approve restrictions there.
What happens next?
Before the trial starts, Inner West Council would talk to nearby residents, businesses and sporting clubs about the proposed restrictions. It would also work with local support organisations to help people experiencing homelessness who may be affected.
The Local Transport Forum and Inner West Council would then consider the feedback and need to approve the final restrictions.
Locals could suggest more streets during the trial. After 12 months, Inner West Council would review how it worked and what should happen next.
How to have your say
The report says locals can suggest more locations through Inner West Council’s website. As at 9 November, we have not been able to confirm a live nomination form or a closing date.
You can read the report and find information about watching or participating in the meeting on Inner West Council’s current meetings page. Check the speaking and submission deadlines there.
Has Inner West Council got the streets right? Join the discussion on our Reel and tell us which streets need this. No names or number plates, please. Comments on Inner West Guide are not formal submissions to Inner West Council.
Sources
22 September 2026 Inner West Council minutes, Item 40 — the original trial resolution.
10 November 2026 Inner West Council agenda, Item 7 — the implementation report and potential locations.
