Parking permits

Find out what permits you can buy, how and where to buy them, and prices.

To apply for a new resident, doctors or commercial permit, please create an account on the new permit system.

Create a new permit account

To cancel your permit, please email parking.permits@lbbd.gov.uk. Please allow up to 20 days for any refunds due you to credited to you.

New permit system guide - How to setup and buy resident permits (PDF, 384KB)

Resident and visitor permits

Apply for a resident parking permit

How to pay for your parking permit

Apply for visitor parking

If you live in a controlled parking zone (CPZ) you can buy permits online to allow your visitors to park.

Renew your resident parking permit

It is your responsibility to renew your permit within 21 days before the expiry of your permit. You may receive a reminder; please check your emails and your spam.

Temporary resident permit

If you have just bought a vehicle or have recently moved into a controlled parking zone, we'll issue a temporary resident permit

Cancel or make a change to your permit

Contact us to cancel or make a change to your permit

Parking waivers and dispensations

You can purchase parking dispensations and waiver permits

Parking permit terms and conditions

It is important to read the terms and conditions for the issue of parking permits before submitting an application.

Parking permit prices

All resident permits are valid for 1 year from the date of issue and are only valid for 1 vehicle.

Other permits available

Business and trade parking permits

For businesses based in controlled parking zones (CPZs) and businesses who provide boroughwide services

School street permits

Residents living inside the School Street zone, school staff and certain others can apply for an exemption permit for their vehicle.

William Street Quarters permits

A resident parking permit is sold to eligible residents living within William Street Quarters

Permits for residents in car free developments

Commuters and residents can pay or subscribe for parking in our car parks using Permitsmarti.

Community and Healthcare Permits

Permits for residents who are providing key services in the borough

School staff and teachers permit

If you are a teacher or staff in a school within a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ), you can apply for a School Staff and Teachers Permit

Associate commuter permits

Associate commuter permits are available to people who work for partner organisations of the council

Courtesy Blue badge

You can apply for a virtual courtesy Blue Badge if you hold a Blue Badge and live in a Controlled Parking Zone.

Apply for a dropped kerb permit

If you have a dropped kerb, live in a CPZ and don't have a residents permit you require a dropped kerb permit.