A business parking permit allows your business to park one vehicle in the controlled parking zone (CPZ) where your business is located, using the designated parking bays.

If you need a permit for all CPZs in Merton, you may be eligible to buy a trade permit.

About business permits

Business parking permits are e-permits (virtual permits) and are available to businesses within a controlled parking zone.

Business permits are issued when required for the essential function of the business, not for normal parking needs of employees or clients. A letter of justification will be required when making your application. 

Each permit can hold 1 vehicle at a time, but this vehicle may be changed as many times as needed throughout the length of the permit, to cover other vehicles within your business. Only 1 vehicle is permitted to park at any one time though. There is a maximum of 2 permits per business. It will be the responsibility of the business to manage which vehicle is being covered. This can be managed through your permit account. 

How to apply

Log in or register to buy a permit

We changed our online service for buying parking permits on 5 November 2024. You will need to register for a new account the first time you use the new system. 

You will need to provide the following: 

• Proof of Company - Business rates bill or 2 utility bills dated within the last 3 months
• A Statement of Justification - A business headed letter clearly stating why the permit is required in conjunction with the running of the business. The letter will also need to mention the name(s) of the employee(s) and the vehicle details including registration numbers and fuel types of all vehicle(s) 

Business permit costs

If any of the vehicles you register are a diesel, a supplement charge of £75 will apply. This supplement charge is applicable if any diesel vehicle is registered irrespective of the duration the vehicle is used for.

If your vehicle has higher CO2 emissions and emits 226g/km or more. a supplement charge of £75 will apply. This supplement charge is applicable irrespective of the duration the vehicle is used for. 

The fuel type supplements listed above are separate charges and both may apply during the permit duration depending on the vehicle changes that are made.