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Residents' parking permits

We currently have four residents' parking zones in and around Barnsley, and if you live within one of them you can buy a parking permit to allow you to park anywhere within the zone. Having a permit doesn't guarantee a parking space directly outside your home.

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

Businesses can buy permits to allow them to park near their premises. We'll need proof that your vehicles are insured for business use before we grant you a permit.

Barnsley residents can apply and pay online using the MiPermit portal. Before you apply, please read our parking permit information sheet. You'll need to include the required documents with your application.

Please note, due to financial pressures we're currently unable to consider developing any new residents' parking schemes in Barnsley.

Residents' parking zones map

Residents' parking zones map

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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 fine (Penalty Charge Notice/PCN).

We monitor the use of these vouchers and will investigate any wrongful use.

Permit charges and payments

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

Permit Residents Businesses
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

Apply for a permit or visitor vouchers

You can apply for a permit or visitor vouchers if you can prove that you live in a parking zone and you:

  • own one or more vehicles
  • don't have a vehicle, but need vouchers for visitors
  • receive care from a care organisation (call us if you receive voluntary care from a family member or friend)

Please don't apply if:

  • you don't live in a controlled parking zone
  • you own a property but don't live there - if you're a landlord, the resident should give you a voucher when you're collecting rent, visiting or carrying out general repairs

Apply online

You can apply and pay online using the MiPermit Portal.

Before you apply, please read our parking permit information sheet.

You'll need to include the required documents with your application.

Until 31 January 2026, Barnsley residents applying online will be given a four week grace period.

Apply by post 

You can apply for a residents' parking permit or visitor vouchers by post.

Before you apply, please read our parking permit information sheet.

Use our application guidance to help you fill in our residents' parking permit postal application form. Please include the required documents with your application.

Paying for your permit

If you've applied by post, call us on 01226 772649 to pay for your permit or order more vouchers (maximum two booklets per request). Please have your card details ready. You can see which cards we accept and transaction charges on our pay page.

For more information

If you own a property which is empty and under renovation and, or have any other questions that aren't answered in our parking permit information sheet, please fill in our enquiry form and we'll get back to you.