Business permit
Local independent small businesses and local charity organisations within certain permit scheme areas can purchase up to two business permits for vehicles that are essential to the running and operation of the business.
The following streets have business permit bays:
- Arnold Avenue (Zone D)
- Ashburnham Road (Zone M)
- Baxter Avenue (Zone C)
- Boston Avenue (Zone C)
- Boston Avenue Service Road (Zone C)
- Coleman Street (Zone V)
- Colemans Avenue (Zone H)
- Guildford Road (Zone V)
- Canewdon Road (Zone MWB1) – Only nos. 2 to 194 Hamlet Court Road (even) eligible
- Harcourt Avenue (Zone C)
- Milton Street (Zone V)
- Northville Drive (Zone H)
- Princes Street (Zone M)
- Prittlewell Street (Zone V)
- Queen Annes Drive (Zone H)
- Richmond Drive (Zone H)
- Rochester Drive (Zone H)
- St Ann's Road (Zone V)
- St Helen's Road (Zone MWB2) - Only nos. 119 to 123 eligible
- Sutton Road (Zone V)
- Sweyne Avenue (Zone C)
- Wallis Avenue (Zone C)
- Wimborne Road (Zone V)
Who can apply
To be eligible for this permit type, the business establishment must meet the following criteria:
- be located in a non-residential property within one of the designated permit scheme areas listed above.
- not be affiliated with larger corporate chains or franchises
Supporting documents required
The following supporting documents must be submitted along with the application
proof of address documents include :
- non-domestic rates or business rates bill
- business rates relief confirmation (for registered charities only)
proof of vehicle documents include:
- full DVLA V5C logbook - not just a slip
- certificate of motor insurance (must be insured for business purposes)
Covering letter for the application:
- a letter from the business owner, company secretary or director to confirm the vehicle details and ascertaining that vehicles are essential to the running of the business. Please note, business permits are not for just commuting to and parking at a workplace.
Business permit charges
- 6 months - £163.50
- 12 months - £302.50
Permit application process
Please note that applications for any permit may take up to 15 working days to process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to allow sufficient time for processing of the application.
Before you apply for or renew a business permit, please ensure you have read the terms and conditions.
Changing your vehicle details
Existing permit holders that require a change to vehicle details must submit an application online.
Permit cancellation and permit refunds
The Council accept requests to cancel a permit and will issue a refund. The refund will be pro-rata for each remaining full calendar month. This is subject to an administration fee of £16.50.
We will not offer any refund where there is less than one full calendar month remaining before the permit expires.
Data protection
The Council may share information provided in your parking permit application with other organisations who are involved in the:
- administration of benefits, prevention and detection of fraud