Tradesperson permit
This permit type is available to those delivering a variety of services who may need to carry out jobs and need to park at different locations across the city.
Examples of eligible tradespersons include, but are not limited to:
- plumber
- electrician
- painter/decorator
- photographer
The permit type offers the flexibility to park in:
- residential permit parking bays
- various Council-managed car parks
- on-street pay-by-phone/pay-and-display bays across the city
This permit is valid during the working day from Monday to Saturday (between 8am to 6pm only), allowing tradespersons to conveniently while providing services.
Supporting documents required
Applicants are required to provide supporting documents for both:
- proof of requirement
- proof of vehicle ownership
Acceptable proof of requirement include:
- evidence which confirms the applicant is providing a service or running a business
- proof of business e.g. business rates bill or certificate of status from HMRC
Acceptable proof of vehicle ownership include:
- full DVLA V5C logbook - not just a slip (registered to the business address)
- certificate of motor insurance (registered to the business address)
- a letter from the business owner confirming the business vehicle detail
Tradesperson permit charges
- 1 month £60
- 12 months £600
Permit application process
Please note that applications for any permit may take up to 10 calendar days to process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to allow enough time for processing of the application.
Before you apply for or renew a tradespersons 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