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Parking permits (residents and visitors)

Residents parking permit

Every resident who lives within a controlled parking zone which has permit parking is entitled to apply for a resident permit.  Each vehicle needs a separate permit (including motorcycles), and there is no limit per household. 

Visitors parking permit

You can also order a visitors parking permit which can then be used by friends, relatives, health-visitors or trades people who are visiting you.  Each permit is valid for one day.   Visitor permits are only valid for use by bona fide visitors visiting residents in the zone. Any fraudulent use of these permits can lead to withdrawal or cancellation of the permit and prosecution.

Can I apply for a permit?

Anyone who lives inside a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ).  You cannot apply for permit if you live outside of a CPZ.

Before you apply

Before you apply you must find out which permit zone you live in.  If you don't know you can:

• Look at the resident parking bay signs near your property.  These signs will show the zone letters. 
• There will also be entry and exit signs detailing the zone letters and hours of operation near your property.
• View our map to see which permit zone you fit into.

Apply for a permit

• Download a parking permit application form (PDF 188Kb) it is the same form for both residents and visitors parking permits.  There is information on the form to help you complete it.
• Calling our parking information line on 020 8708 3636.
• Visiting the One Stop Shop.

Returning your form

• By post: Parking Management (Permits), Lynton House, 255-259 High Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1NY;
• In person -visiting the One Stop Shop.

Important! If your application form is incomplete, incorrect or has incorrect documentation provided your application will be returned to you. 

Resident Permit charges

You can purchase either a 6 or 12 month permit.  Permit costs rise depending on the number of permits that have already been issued to a household.  Disabled badge holders who are eligible for a resident permit will receive the permit free of charge.

• First permit issued:  6 month permit for £27.90.  12 month permit for £55.75;
• Second permit issued:  6 month permit for £39.00.  12 month permit for £78.00;
• All subsequent permits issued to household -  6 month permit for £50.00,  12 month permit for £100.00.

Visitors Permit charges

• Visitors' permits are sold in books of 10 daily permits.  Each book costs £5.60;
• A maximum of 5 books may be purchased in any one calendar month.  

What happens next?

You should receive your permit through the post within 10 working days.  Your permit has to be displayed in the windscreen of your vehicle.