Resident and business parking permits

From 2 October 2023, new and renewal resident, visitor and business permits will be virtual and purchased online in our MiPermit portal. Read our parking questions and answers for more information.

During hours of operation, parking is permitted only in designated parking bays, by using an active virtual permit (if renewing after 2 October 2023) or by displaying a valid paper permit.

Permits must only be used in the vehicle for which they were issued. You should contact Parking Services for a temporary change of vehicle.

Motorcycles may park in any permit, pay and display or shared use bay free of charge with no time restriction.

New developments

New developments are excluded from resident permit schemes because the requirement for parking is considered through the planning process. However, we may be able to offer a Resident Permit to people living in new developments if there is sufficient space available in nearby roads. Renewal is not guaranteed upon expiry.

Permit prices

Prices correct as of 2 October 2023

Permit type
Yearly
Six monthly
Permit type:
Resident (first)
Yearly:
£58
Six monthly:
£31
Permit type:
Resident (subsequent)
Yearly:
£116
Six monthly:
£61
Permit type:
Resident low emission (first)
Yearly:
£44
Six monthly:
£24
Permit type:
Resident low emission (subsequent)
Yearly:
£87
Six monthly:
£46
Permit type:
Resident Blue Badge holder (first)
Yearly:
No charge
Permit type:
Carer
Yearly:
£22
Six monthly:
£12
Permit type:
Non resident
Yearly:
£350
Six monthly:
£184
Permit type:
Countywide
Yearly:
£33
Six monthly:
£18
Permit type:
Healthcare
Yearly:
£25
Six monthly:
£14

Resident visitor permits

You can mix and match the below visitor permits up to the value of £25 per 30-day period.

  • 2 hours: sold in books of 10 for £5
  • Daily: £2
  • Weekly (seven consecutive days): £12

To obtain any permits, we will need to see proof of address dated within the last three months. Bank statements and utility bills are acceptable. Unfortunately, we can no longer accept driver's license as proof of address. 

Dispensation

Area
Per day
Weekly
Area:
Within controlled parking zones
Per day:
£13
Weekly:
£78
Area:
Pay and display areas (West Green, High Street, Telford Place)
Per day:
£20
Weekly:
£120
Area:
Outside controlled parking zones
Per day:
£13
Weekly:
£78

How to apply or renew

You can apply for or renew the following:

  • Resident permit
  • Temporary vehicles
  • Change of vehicle
  • Visitor permit
  • Non-resident or carer
  • Suspensions and dispensations

If you would like to speak to us face-to-face, you will have to book a Town Hall appointment.