Parking permits

Regulations such as those for disabled badge holders, goods vehicle loading and time-limited bays assist with balancing parking demand. Drivers may need to park in the same location and balancing demand between them and for different lengths of time helps to optimise parking opportunities for all.

Permit holder regulations also balance parking demand, and they are commonly used in residential streets close to popular locations such as town centres and railway stations, where they prioritise parking opportunities for nearby residents and their visitors.

The council may consider exemptions for other purposes and the parking management exemption principles will apply. When applying for a parking management regulation exemption, the rationale for the exemption is required to complete the application process and a Parking Services team member will contact applicants to advise them.