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Parking control tightens near the station and the high street, while roads further out are less restricted. Lambeth Council handles suspensions and expects at least ten working days' notice.

Gradient matters as much as permits here. On the steeper roads a crew needs a stretch of level kerb to work from safely, which is not always outside the property.

Lambeth sits inside the emissions zone, so the daily charge applies to any van that does not meet the standard. Reputable operators have compliant fleets, though it is a fair question to ask.

West Norwood is nowhere near the Congestion Charge zone, which covers the centre only.

Terraces divided into upper and lower flats are the common job, with a shared hall, narrow stairs and no lift. Many properties have front steps up from the pavement, adding a climb before the staircase even starts.

Some roads sit within conservation areas, which means original doors, tiling and railings are worth protecting during the carry.

Norwood Road is the main route, running north to Herne Hill and south towards Crystal Palace. Streets climbing off it are steep and narrow, with permit bays limiting where a van can stop.

Norwood Road slows at both peaks and around school times, so aim to load between them.

Saturday shopping traffic on the high street makes weekday dates easier for anything close to it. On the steeper roads, an early start avoids competing with returning residents for the flat sections of kerb.