Apply for a first time resident parking permit
You need a parking permit to park your vehicle in some roads in Barking and Dagenham. Our permits are now applied for and renewed online, so we don't produce paper permits anymore. They are valid on your chosen start date after you make payment.
To be eligible for a resident permit:
- you must live in Barking and Dagenham
- your vehicle must registered in your name and your address in Barking and Dagenham
You'll be asked to provide proof of address and/or vehicle ownership for a residents, visitor or temporary permit. If you're not eligible or you are found to have got a permit through deception, your permit will be cancelled and you won't get a refund. You may also be liable to prosecution for fraudulently obtaining a permit.
If you live in a controlled parking zone (CPZ) and hold a valid permit you are allowed to park over a dropped kerb outside your house as long as you're not blocking anyone else, such as wheelchair, pram users or motorist. You will not be permitted to park across any other dropped kerb.
New permit system guide - How to setup and buy resident permits (PDF, 384KB)
Documents required for proof of residence and vehicle ownership
Proof of residence
Proof of residence is required when submitting an application for a resident/temporary permit or a visitors' scratchcard parking permit.
Any of these documents dated within 3 months is acceptable:
- bank or building society statement
- Council Tax bill
- utility bill (electricity, gas or water)
Proof of vehicle ownership
Proof of ownership is required when submitting an application for a resident/temporary permit.
Any of these is acceptable:
- bill of sale
- certificate of motor insurance
- vehicle registration document (V5C)
If you are unable to provide these documents then we will consider issuing you with a 30 day temporary permit while you wait for these documents to arrive.
Permit prices
| Tariff band | Emissions (CO2) g/km | Up to 2 vehicle | 3rd vehicle | 4th vehicle | 5 or more vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 to 50 | Free | £45 | £45 | £45 |
| 2 | 50 to 100 | £18 | £45 | £45 | £45 |
| 3 | 101 to 140 | £36 | £45 | £54 | £63 |
| 4 | 141 to 160 | £45 | £56.25 | £67.50 | £78.75 |
| 5 | 161 to 180 | £51 | £63.75 | £76.50 | £89.25 |
| 6 | 181 to 255 | £80 | £100 | £120 | £140 |
| 7 | Over 256 | £140 | £175 | £210 | £245 |
The emissions (CO2) g/km for your vehicle can be found in your log book (V5C).
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Our paperless visitor parking permits are designed to work with smartphones, tablets and computers.
Anyone that doesn't have access to a smartphone, tablet or computer can visit:
- the Council One Stop Shop (assisted self-service)
- one of our libraries (this service is not available in our community-run libraries – Marks Gate library and Robert Jeyes library at Chadwell Heath Community Centre)
- community checkpoints
We will guide you through the process using our self-service computers. We also run regular free internet introduction sessions for people who’d like to get online and use the internet.