Parking permit terms and conditions
Residents and visitor permits:
- you can only apply for a residents/visitors parking permit if you live in a property within a resident permit zone
- eligible properties can have a maximum of 3 permits
- all permits issued are non-transferable between residents and addresses
- you must inform us immediately if you cease to be a resident at the address on the permit
- vehicles must not exceed an overall height of 2.28 metres/7 feet 6 inches
- your permit will cover the zone you live in only; if there are no free parking spaces, it does not allow you to park on any other restrictions for example double or single yellow lines
- resident permits are not valid at car parks
- we will only issue a permit where all the required evidence has been supplied
- once a resident permit has been issued, there can be no refund
- visitor permits are available to residents for any short-term visitors, friends or relatives who are not permanent residents at your address
- visitor sessions are purchased and administered by the resident
- applications without the necessary proof of eligibility will be returned to the applicant without being processed
- applicants must provide evidence that they live at the eligible address and they are legitimately entitled to drive the vehicle registered for the permit
- you may be asked to provide additional proof of eligibility if necessary
Any permit we issue for the vehicle (and any subsequent issue of a permit) is conditional upon you surrendering the permit to us, should you:
- cease to be a resident within the property on my permit
- cease to own the vehicle or be the user of the vehicle by consent of the registered keeper
- receive a duplicate permit under the necessary provision
Renewals:
- responsibility rests with the permit holder for renewing a permit
- a renewal application can be processed up to 3 weeks before the expiry date
- if any proof documents are out of date, or incorrect you will be notified to update these immediately (if you do not meet the requirements, your permit may be cancelled)
- once a permit has expired it cannot be renewed and a new application must be processed
If you need any help or advice please contact us:
Telephone: 0300 300 8005 (lines open Monday to Thursday 8:30am until 5:30pm and Friday 8:30am until 4:30pm, except bank holidays)
Email: parking@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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