Residents Parking Permits
Permits are priced according to the size of your vehicle’s engine and the fuel it uses. These factors relate to the volume of gases emitted by your vehicle that have an impact on the local and global environment.
Each resident who is aged 17 or over and lives within the zone is eligible to apply for a Resident Permit. Residents who display a valid permit can then park in residential and shared–use bays.
You can apply for a Resident Permit by post or in person but postal application are preferred, to minimise queuing. On application, proof of vehicle ownership or keeper details as well as proof of insurance will be required, together with proof of residence in the Controlled Parking Zone. If you do not enclose copies of all the relevant documents your application will be returned to you, delaying the issue of your permit. All permits will be posted to you. If you replace your vehicle you will need to update your permit details for a nominal fee. If you need a short term replacement vehicle contact us to make new arrangements.
From 1 July 2007, we started offering free permits for electric vehicles as well as a 50% discount for LPG, Hybrid and LNG vehicles on the cost of their resident permit. In order to receive these concessions the vehicle log book will have to be submitted. If the vehicle is a hire, vehicle, the Hire/Lease agreement must state the fuel type of the vehicle.
Permits are issued for 3, 6, or 12 months and should be renewed before the date of expiry. However it is your responsibility to renew your permit.
Documents you need to provide
The following documents must be attached to the application form:
| Proof of Residence |
| As proof of residence you should produce a copy of your notification of Council Tax or a copy of your Rent Book, Tenancy Agreement, a mortgage/solicitors letter, a Polling or Electoral Registration Card, DSS Book. |
| Proof of Vehicle Ownership | The documents you should produce depend on the ownership of the vehicle you drive. You must submit a copy of the document shown in one of the following categories a) – d) below. |
| a) If you are the owner | You will need to produce a copy of the vehicle registration document( V5 logbook) showing your name and address. This address must match the CPZ address. You will also need to produce proof of current insurance. |
| b) If you have hired or leased the vehicle | If the vehicle is hired or leased, the Hire/Lease agreement must state the fuel type of the vehicle for the discount to be applied. If the fuel type is not specified, you must provide proof of this by providing a copy of the vehicle log book obtained by the lease/Hire Company or alternatively the document can be faxed directly to Parking Services by the Hire/Lease Company. |
| c) If the vehicle is a company vehicle | A copy of the vehicle registration document (logbook) or hiring/leasing agreement in your employer’s name and a letter from the Company Secretary (or equivalent) on headed paper confirming that you are the keeper and sole user of the vehicle. |
| d) If the vehicle has been purchased recently | The insurance certificate showing your name and address and the vehicle registration number. |
Page updated: 14 May 2008