We launched a new online service for parking permits on 5 November 2024.

You will need to register for a new account the first time you use the new system.

Permits purchased before 5 November 2024 will continue to be valid until their expiry date.

We will still send you a reminder to renew your permit shortly before it expires.

Find out more about the new online service for parking permits.

A resident permit allows you to park your vehicle on the street in the controlled parking zone (CPZ) where you live.

Check if you’re eligible for a parking permit

A resident parking permit is intended for use only by the resident permit holder to enable them to park one vehicle they own or have access to, in permit bays during the restricted period within the relevant controlled parking zone (CPZ). If you live in a car-free development, you will not be able to buy a resident permit.

Resident parking permits are e-permits (virtual permits), so there is no need to display a physical permit.  

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. 

In order for the application to be completed you will need to provide one of the following:

• a copy of a signed and dated formal tenancy agreement (by all relevant parties to the agreement) or lease agreement for where you live. 
• a copy of your mortgage completion letter valid within the last 12 months
• a copy of a solicitor’s letter confirming purchase of the property

If you do not have the above, you will need to provide two of the following dated within the last 3 months: 

• gas, water, electricity, telephone (landline) or council tax document.
• housing, child, pension, or income support benefit book
• driving license (3-month date restriction doesn't apply)

 You will also need to provide proof of vehicle ownership/usage: 

• vehicle registration document (V5) this will need to be your name and address of the property, within the relevant CPZ for which you’re applying. 
• a long-term hire or lease agreement (3 months minimum) from a ‘registered organisation’ that includes your name and the address of the property, within the relevant CPZ for which you’re applying. 
• current certificate or schedule of insurance this must show the vehicle registration number, it must also clearly state the same address the permit application is made under and you as a named driver. The vehicle must not hold a valid Resident Parking e-Permit at any other address.
• a copy of a sales invoice from a dealership showing the vehicle registration number, it must also include your name and the address of the property, within the relevant CPZ for which you’re applying. 
• if the vehicle you use is registered to your employer you will need to provide a business/company headed letter from your place of employment, that includes your vehicle registration and your name and the address of the property, within the relevant CPZ for which you’re applying. 

Prices

Tiered pricing 

If you buy more than one resident permit for the same address, you will need to pay an additional fee. The fee increases with each extra permit. The fee only applies if the permits are valid at the same time.

The prices shown below are for the first permit at your address. The second permit tier will cost an additional £50 for a 12 month permit and £25 for a 6 month permit. The third permit tier will cost an additional £100 for a 12 month permit and £50 for a 6 month permit. The fourth permit tier will cost an additional £150 for a 12 month permit and £75 for a 6 month permit. 

These charges are based on a first come first served basis and is applied to all fuel types. 

Fuel type charges and supplements

If any of the vehicles you register is a diesel, a supplement charge of £75 for 6 months or £150 for 12 months will apply. This supplement charge is applicable if any diesel vehicle is registered. 

If you register with higher CO2 emissions and emits 226g/km or more a carbon supplement charge of £75 for 6 months or £150 for 12 months will apply.

A fully electric vehicle will cost £25 for 6 months or £50 for 12 months plus the additional permit tier charge if applicable.

Resident permit costs