The permit scheme regulations were made on 28 November and came into force 1 April 2008. The Department is currently considering applications from Kent and from Transport for London and 13 London boroughs for permit scheme powers.
Permit scheme applications are assessed against statutory criteria and the Secretary of State cannot announce approval unless applicants have demonstrated compliance with those criteria.
We have undertaken to report to Parliament on the evaluation of the first implemented permit schemes, following their first year of operation.