HEREFORD could be set to lose an awful lot of parking spaces if plans to build 210 homes on the busy Merton Meadow car park go ahead.
The council-owned car park, next to Hereford FC’s Edgar Street ground, was among several city-centre sites which the council began considering for affordable housing last December.
An earlier planning application to develop the site, partly for affordable housing, was made in 2013.
Now, the Merton Meadow development is a step closer, as it is set to receive a £2 million grant from the Brownfield Land Release Fund.
So where else can you park in Hereford – and what do others have to say about the city's other car parks?
Here's how they are rated on Google Reviews:
Garrick Multi Storey Car Park
Location: Widemarsh St
Rating: 3.2 out of five
What you said: "Twice used this carpark. Spaces very tight even for our Ibiza. In our Peugeot estate, doors were both dented on return as a result of those parked either side - no notes left to offer payment for damage. Struggled to get out of space and turn onto exit ramp. Had to reverse back along to get an angle that didn't bump the walls. Fairly expensive and unclear as to closing time. Very convenient for town centre shops."
NCP Car Park Hereford Berrington St
Location: Berrington St
Rating: 2.6 out of five
What you said: "9 of us trying to work out how machine worked. Took me 15 mins to pay, waiting to check my bank to see whether I've been charged twice
Will not park here again, if I decide to visit Hereford again.
City council, do something about this please"
Gaol Street Car Park
Location: Gaol St
Rating: 3.6 out of five
What you said: "Absolutely brilliant carpark. I've visited many carparks and this one is truly exceptional. I'd recommend it for anyone looking for that special place to leave their car when in Hereford."
Wye Street car park
Location: Wye St
Rating: 3.9 our of five
What you said: "Good place to pack in Hereford. You can walk into Hereford by walking across The Old Bridge or talking a walk by the river to Victoria Bridge."
West Street Car Park
Location: West St
Rating: 3.4 out of five
What you said: "As a disabled badge holder I am very grateful for this car park so close to all areas that I regularly need to visit."
Union Walk car park
Location: Union Walk
Rating: 4.1 out of five
What you said: "Well lit and close to town centre. What's there not to like?"
Greyfriars Car Park
Location: Greyfriars
Rating: 3.8 out of five
What you said: "Dreadful place with confusing machine and although in Amber area still cost £5.60 for 4 hours. Why visit Hereford!"
Venns Close car park
Location: Symonds St
Rating: three out of five
What you said: Nothing yet!
Bath Street car park
Location: Bath St
Rating: 4.2 out of five
What you said: "It's a car park, tarmac with white lines and a cheeky pay and display machine that prints tickets."
Friars Street car park
Location: Friars St
Rating: 3.5 out of five
What you said: Nothing, recently
St Martins Car Park
Location: St Martin's Avenue
Rating: 3.9 out of five
What you said: "Great park, and you can walk into Hereford via the cathedral. If you pay by phone not card as it wasn't working and we didn't have any cash, you pay 20% more which I don't think is fair."
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