Parking permits

Trade dispensations

A Trade Dispensation enables a registered trades person to park their vehicle in certain restricted areas while working at residential or commercial premises.

Applications must be done online and cannot be accepted over the telephone. A notice period of five working days is required for processing the application.

Once a trade dispensation starts, the vehicle registration cannot be amended.

Trade dispensations last for up to seven days. Refunds are not available for any unused days.

Trade dispensations are not designed for long term parking and therefore cannot be ‘renewed’. An application will need to be made for each seven-day period required.

Approval is not guaranteed. The council will assess each application based on factors such as location, parking demands and road safety. Should your application be rejected, a full refund will be issued.

  • Eligibility: Registered trades carrying out works to residential or commercial properties.
  • Cost: £10.00 for up to seven days.
  • Format: Virtual (no physical display required)
  • Vehicle Link: Permit is linked to a single, designated vehicle
  • Purpose: Provides parking opportunities for trades carrying out works at properties within restricted streets or zones.
  • Validity: Time limited waiting bays (no time restriction) / resident permit bays (no time restriction) / ‘No Waiting’ restrictions (up to three hours only).
  • Note: A trade dispensation does not guarantee a parking space.

How to apply for a trade dispensation

To apply for a trade dispensation, you will need to register with our online parking portal and submit your application online. As part of the process, you must provide proof of trade and vehicle registration. Please refer to our list of accepted documents below:

Proof of trade:

  • A dated estimate, invoice, or quotation printed on headed paper, which must include the property address and a description of the works being carried out

Proof of vehicle registration:

  • V5C registration document (green new keeper slips are not accepted)
  • Motor insurance policy schedule that must include name, address, and vehicle registration

Apply for a trade dispensation