Apply for, renew or cancel a parking permit
A permit is required to park in residents' permit zones during restricted hours.
To apply for a permit online, you will need:
- To upload proof of your address and vehicle ownership - A smartphone photograph will do
- Your student reference number (if applicable)
- To make the payment with a credit or debit card. Your card must be registered for 3D Secure for the payment to be successful
- A printer (only if you need to print temporary permits, where applicable)
Use the boxes below to select which permit to apply for.
Apply for a new resident, visitor or student permit SHOW
Business and medical parking SHOW
Renew or change details SHOW
It is also possible to Suspend a Pay & Display bay.
We aim to process your permit application within two working days of your application. Once it has been processed, you should receive your permit in the post within seven working days.
If you need it sooner than this, you can still complete an application online. Once you have submitted and paid for your application, you will to need visit Gateway the same day to collect this. Please have your application reference number or receipt to hand when you visit.
If you are not able to collect the same day but do not wish us to post the permit or scratchcards, please call the Parking team to let us know and we will hold onto the permit or scratchcard until you are ready to collect.
Please note: If we ask you for more information, and you do not respond within three months, your application will be closed and you will not be refunded.
If you are unable to go online
If you are unable to apply online, you can download a paper form instead for the relevant permit zone and return to us, with payment, in person at Gateway.
Replace a parking permit
If you have lost your parking permit and need to replace it there is no need to re-apply. Replacing a parking permit will cost £14 and can be done in person at Gateway.
Cancel a parking permit
A parking permit can be cancelled in person at Gateway.
If you wish to re-apply for a permit, you will need to wait until the previous permit has been cancelled before applying for a new one.
