https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/339528/Technical_consultation_on_planning.pdf

Quote: para 2.77 "The Government supports the motorist and wants to see adequate parking provision for them...."

Question 2.16: Do you agree that parking policy should be strengthened to tackle on-street parking problems by restricting powers to set maximum parking standards?

Not a simple issue, but probably worth CCyC's commenting.