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Residents' parking permits

We have four residents' parking zones in the borough. If you live in one of these zones you can buy a permit to allow you to park anywhere in the zone. The permit doesn't guarantee you a parking space directly outside your home.

If your business is located in a residents' parking zone, you can buy a permit to allow you to park near your premises. Your vehicle must be insured for business use for us to grant you a permit.

You can also buy vouchers to allow visitors to your home or business to park in a designated space. These vouchers must not be used for people to park while they go to work or go shopping.

Location of residents' parking zones

You can see the locations of our residents' parking zones on the map below.

Residents' parking zones map

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Permit charges

Parking permits are priced differently for residents and businesses. The charges are set at a level to cover the cost of running the scheme.

Permit Resident cost Business cost
First permit £30 per year £40 per year
Second permit £55 per year £80 per year
Replacement permit - change of vehicle/lost £10 £10
Replacement permit - faded Free of charge Free of charge
Special permit Free of charge N/A
Visitor voucher booklet £15 £15

What you need to apply

When you apply for a residents' parking permit, you'll need to provide documents linking you and your vehicle (if applicable) to a property in one of the parking zones.

Documents residents need to provide

One of the following that links you to the property:

  • Council Tax bill for the current year
  • tenancy agreement or rent book
  • utility bill (gas, electricity or water) dated in the last three months
  • bank statement dated in the last three months
  • driving licence photo card

One of the following that links the vehicle to you:

  • log book (V5C) including the page showing the vehicle details 
  • valid insurance certificate, not the schedule or letter/reminder (this may be a copy of the fleet insurance if it's a company vehicle)
  • for company vehicles: a letter from your manager on company letterheaded paper showing:
    • your full name
    • registration number, colour, make and model of the vehicle
    • confirmation you use the vehicle to carry out your normal working duties
    • confirmation that the vehicle will be parked at your address (full address) outside working hours and will require a permit to park

If you're just applying for visitor vouchers

If you're a resident in a parking zone and are applying for visitor vouchers only, you just need to provide one of the documents that links you to the property.

Documents businesses need to provide

One of the following that links the business to the property:

  • business rates bill for the current year
  • business tenancy agreement
  • business utility bill (gas, electricity or water) dated in the last three months
  • business bank statement dated in the last three months
  • charitable status document

One of the following that links you to the business:

  • any document that links the business to the property (as above) if it also includes your name and the business name
  • recent pay slip
  • business liability insurance certificate if this lists your name

Both of the following that links you to the vehicle and the vehicle to the property:

  • valid insurance certificate showing that the vehicle is insured for business use
  • letter on company letterhead confirming that the vehicle is used for official business

If you're just applying for visitor vouchers

If your business is in a parking zone and you're applying for visitor vouchers only, you just need to provide documents that link:

  • the business to the property
  • you to the business

How to apply

You can apply and pay online for a resident's parking permit or visitor vouchers. In your application you'll need to upload all of the required documents. You should also read our parking permit information sheet before applying.

Please don't apply if:

  • you don't live in a residents' parking zone
  • you own a property in a residents' parking zone but you don't live there (if you're a landlord, the resident should give you a visitor voucher to use when you're visiting)
  • you live in a residents' parking zone and receive voluntary care from a family member or friend - please call us before applying online

How to use permits or vouchers

Permits and vouchers should only be used in the zone that’s printed on them. If you use them in a different zone or don’t correctly display them in your vehicle you may receive a parking fine). We also monitor the use of visitor vouchers and will investigate any wrongful use.

More information

For any enquiries about residents' parking permits, contact us online or call 01226 772649 Monday to Friday between 9am and 1pm.

Please note, we're currently unable to consider developing any new residents' parking schemes.