Frequently Asked Questions regarding parking permits
Residents who keep and use a car, a van with an unladen weight not exceeding 35cwt (1,778kg) or motorcycle on a full-time basis will normally qualify for a permit. Businesses operating within a controlled zone area may also qualify for one permit.
Only one transferable visitors permit can be issued to each household. Businesses operating within a controlled zone may also qualify for one visitors permit.
The visitors permit is issued in addition to the residents parking permit.
If you have a disabled persons blue badge you can park in 2 hour spaces for as as long as you wish. In accordance with the orange/blue badge scheme you may park for up to three hours on single or double yellow lines
You cannot park in resident permit holders spaces unless you also have a valid permit for the area.
Visitors permits may only be given to those calling at the permit holders address. It is the householders responsibility to ensure that their permit is retrieved from a visitors vehicle at the end of their stay. All permits must be displayed clearly in the windscreen of the vehicle.
The permit will let you park in any parking spaces which are reserved for permit holders. These spaces will be signed with this or a similar plate:
Visitors to the area without permits can park in spaces provided for this purpose. These spaces will be signed
Application forms are available from: enter address
It is your duty to ensure:
You will be responsible for renewing your permit if:
A permit may be withdrawn or invalidated if:
Information regarding Parking Zones that require a permit link to pid 473 is now available.
Contract car park passes are available for pay and display car parks within the Borough. A pass can be purchased and a disc will be issued to display in your vehicle, which allows parking in a designated car park for a duration of 6 or 12 months.
You can have a contract pass for any pay and display car park in the borough.
Current rates for car parks are as follows
| 6 month | 12 month | Discount rate | |
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| 5 day (Mon to Fri) | enter amount | enter amount | enter details |
| 6 day (Mon to Sat) | enter amount | enter amount | enter details |
You can purchase online and pay with your credit or debit card using the online form link to online form. Alternatively you can print out the form link to online form and send it to us with a cheque or postal order.
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