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Residents parking permits
The residents parking scheme is designed to give preferential treatment to residents who live and wish to park within the areas of the residents parking zones. However, a permit does not guarantee that a space will be vacant to park in. Residents permits can be obtained from the Parking Information Centres
- who can get a permit?
- waiting list
- list of areas/zones
- exceptions
- what do I do if I move house or change my car?
Who can get a permit?
Residents who:
- live within the residents parking areas
- have no off-street parking available to them
- are resident for five or more nights a week
- own/lease a car or small van
- provide evidence that they keep and use the vehicle at that address(log book V5, hire or lease agreement, letter from company if company car, all have to have name and address same as the property)
- if the above cannot be supplied then you may well not be entitled to a permit
- you will also be required to provide two proofs of address, see table below for proofs required and accepted.
| Acceptable Proofs |
|---|
| Utility Bill (dated within the last 3 months) |
| Council Tax Bill (current year) |
| Tenancy Agreement (recently signed) |
| Solicitors Completion of Sale letter |
| Mortgage Statement |
| Insurance policy (dated within the last 3 months. We will not accept renewal letters) |
| Credit Card Statement |
| Mobile Phone Bill |
| Bank Statement (dated within the last 3 months) |
| Letter from Local Authority or Central Government (dated within the last 3 months and not from Parking Services) |
If you do not have the proofs of address listed or the confirmation of vehicle owner details we may be unable to issue you with a permit. Please call 01273 296622 if you are unsure whether you have the proofs required.
Please note that to be eligible for a permit your vehicle must not exceed the following:
| Restriction |
|---|
| 2,540kg in weight |
| 2.25 metres in height |
| 6 metres in length |
Renewing your permit
A renewal letter for your residents parking permit will be automatically generated and sent to you in the month before your permit is due to expire. Please return this with a copy of your vehicle registration document (if previously requested by us) along with payment for your renewal to be processed.
Please note that although we send out renewal letters to all permit holders, they do sometimes get lost in the post. It is the permit holder responsibilty to ensure that their permit is renewed on time whether they receive the renewal letter or not. Failure to do so may result in a Penalty Charge Notice being issued.
If you do not receive your renewal letter, please download a renewal application form from the website and return this with a recent proof of address (some examples are shown in the table above) and a copy of your vehicle registration document.
Waiting lists
In many zones/areas of Brighton & Hove there is a waiting list in operation. This means that even though you can provide proof that you are a resident, and that you own a vehicle, the amount of spaces and permits that have been issued have reached the maximum.
| Zone M | Zone Y | Zone Z |
|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 10-12 months | 8-10 months |
These are estimates on how long it will take to be able to issue a permit in the specified zones.
You can obtain further information on waiting lists from the waiting list information page or contact one of the information centres.
Which areas are covered?
In Brighton & Hove residents parking is split into areas and zones. Each zone and area differs in both restrictions (hours of operation) and the permits that are available. For more detailed information about each area/zone please select from either the links below or search for your zone.
| South central brighton Z | North central brighton Y |
|---|---|
| South Central Area | North Central Area |
Low Emission Discounts
A discount on resident permits will be offered to all residents who drive a fuel efficient car.
If your vehicle produces less than 120 CO2 emmisions and is in tax band A or B you qualify for a discount of 50% off the resident permit charge. This will need to be verified on production of your V5C
Exceptions
There are some exceptions such as car free housing developments or redevelopments. You can find the exception addresses on each relevant area / zone page.
People at these addresses can't apply for a permit. If you are in doubt contact our information centre for further information.
What happens if I move house or change car?
In most circumstances we may be able to change your permit from one zone to another, however there are some restrictions. Further information can be obtained from the parking information centres. However, if you move out of the residents parking zone you must surrender your permit. A refund will be given for each unexpired complete month for which the permit was valid, on return of the permit.
If you change your vehicle please ensure that your permit is re-registered for your new vehicle (proof of residency will be required).Fill out the change of vehicle form[MS Word 469kb], Please note that you will be required to provide proof of the new vehicle.
We are able to issue temporary vehicle reference numbers in some circumstances. This will allow you to park using your existing permit for a maximum period of 2 weeks. Please call 01273 296622 for further details.
For further information about residents parking permits please email parking@brighton-hove.gov.uk