Parking permits

We have now introduced virtual parking permits. These permits are electronic and can be identified by scanning the vehicle registration number plates.

There are many advantages of the virtual system:

• environmental benefits of not producing paper permits
• virtual permits cannot be copied or altered
• permits cannot be lost or stolen
• Penalty Charge Notices will no longer be issued when a driver has forgotten to display a permit or it has fallen from the windscreen
• you can change any account details immediately
• reminders will be sent before a permit expires. Please note that you need to enable permit reminders in your account settings.

Types of permit available

Resident and visitors permits

Select Resident account to apply for these.

Multiple Visitor Permit Trial

If you already hold an active visitors permit you can enquire about additional permits (maximum of 2) at a cost of £40 each. Each application will be reviewed by Highways to see if there is capacity for the scheme. This option can be found in your visitor permit account.

Business permits

Includes businesses in residential schemes and Little Germany Business permits

Contract permits

Contract car park passes are available for certain pay and display and contract only car parks within the district.

You can only apply for a contract permit for the car parks listed below. Please note some of these car parks may have waiting lists due to high demand where there is full occupancy.

Landlord/Contractor permits

If you require a permit for a limited period in order to undertake essential work at a property within a permit scheme you may be entitled to a Landlord/Contractor permit. There is a charge of £10 per week for this type of permit.

Waiver permits

A waiver permit is a permit which authorises a vehicle to park in or on a restriction for operational reasons. Please see the terms and conditions for waiver permits and parking dispensation for more details.

Waivers / suspensions for parking spaces in council car parks are £15 per space per day plus VAT.

There is a charge of £15 per space up to 5 metres in length, per day, for advanced bookings or £20 per space up to 5 metres in length, per day, if you give less than 24 hours notice. Specific work areas where a dispensation may be allowed are:

• building works
• window cleaners
• scaffolding
• special events
• shop fitting
• glazing
• filming.

Health and social care visitors permits

These are for care providers to park in residential parking areas for up to two hours to deliver services and cost £35 a year.

Special permits

These are applications made which are subject to Highways approval where a permit is required in special circumstances and the applicant does not meet the criteria for the scheme.

Apply for a parking permit

Please use the link below to apply for a permit. You will need to upload information to prove eligibility for some types of permit.

Apply for a parking permit now

More information about how to apply for a parking permit is available in our parking charges frequently asked questions (pdf).

How to renew your permit

It is your responsibility to renew your permit. If you enable permit reminders in your account, you will receive a reminder before your permit expires.

Renew your parking permit now

Access to the pedestrianised area and City Park

Please note that access to the pedestrianised area will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances. For more information please read our pedestrian zone page.

For authorisation to park on City Park please visit our vehicle access to City Park page.

How much does a contract car parking pass cost?

Car park

On street parking

For Little Germany Business permits:

To apply please follow the link above and create a business account using your Little Germany business address.

• They can only be applied for by the company director or a member of senior management, not by individual employees.
• Only one permit is permitted per business

When completing your application you will need to provide:

• a recent (within 3 months) tenancy, leasehold or mortgage agreement
• business rate account (with the business name and address on it).