Discretionary residents permits

1st permit: £48
2nd permit: £180
3rd permit: £362

Proof of residency, vehicle ownership and statement of reasons is required.

Households within a permit zone are entitled to two resident permits. If you are applying as a third resident at the same address, you may apply for a discretionary permit, which is charged at £362.

If you apply for a first or second permit under the discretionary route, your application will be refused.

Households outside a permit zone are not eligible for standard resident permits but may apply for a discretionary permit, subject to approval.

There are no fixed criteria for the granting of discretionary permits, each application will be dealt with on their own merits and each decision does not set a precedent for future applications.

The officers (the employed staff) of the council will decide an application for a discretionary permit.

Proof of ownership of vehicle

Only one proof required showing the address for which the permit is for

• DVLA registration document (V5C)
• Current insurance certificate/schedule

Proof of residence

Only one required showing name and address of resident, dated within last 4 months

• Bank statement
• Credit card bill/store card statement
• Gas/electric/telephone bill (mobile phone bills excluded)
• Current Council Tax bill

Statement of reasons

This should include reasons why you are applying for a discretionary permit, the difficulties you have encountered with parking. The more detailed your reasons for applying, the more information the council can use to decide your application.