Diesel motorists will soon be slapped with higher parking fees (Image: Getty)
owners will have to pay more money to their vehicles in a popular London borough under a radical
Councillors in Newham have outlined plans for a in a levels.
The extra fee will be slapped onto meters from Spring 2025 as part of a new restructured parking system.
The new rate £1 per hour at short-stay car parks across the borough.
It will see massive discrepancies between different vehicle types, with the highest polluting models set to pay a staggering £5.60 an hour.
Diesel cars will pay a surcharge under the new rules (Image: Getty)
Electric vehicle owners will be charged just £2 per hour to stop their vehicles.
Over half of all visitor permit customers will pay £5.80 for a one-day permit as part of the changes.
Meanwhile, diesel owners will have to pay a bonus of £50 per year to secure a resident permit in the area.
However, business and charity permit holders who happen to have diesel vehicles will face a £100 extra fee.
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Mayor of Newham, Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, said: “Newham faces a critical challenge with some of the poorest air quality in London, and the health of our residents cannot wait.
“The introduction of Clean Air Parking Charges is a bold and necessary step to tackle this public health crisis head-on.
“By incentivising greener transport choices and discouraging the use of high-polluting diesel vehicles, we are not only improving air quality but also accelerating our journey toward a cleaner, greener borough.
“These changes reflect our unwavering commitment to the health and wellbeing of our residents and to safeguarding our environment for future generations. Together, we can create a Newham where everyone can breathe cleaner air and thrive.”
The council has confirmed the scheme hopes to reduce the number of miles driven by diesel vehicles.
It is hoped this would help to dramatically improve air quality for all residents with Newham having one of the highest pollution rates in London.
The council claims residents are being exposed to airborne particulate matter levels a third higher than World Health Organisation guidelines.