Residents Parking Permits

Why have a Parking Management Scheme in the Victoria Station area?

This area is currently used by a significant number of employees and visitors to the town centre all competing for parking spaces along with residents and their visitors.

The result of this is inconsiderate and dangerous parking which can be dangerous for both pedestrians and vehicles alike.

We are looking to implement the Parking Management Scheme (PMS) to improve parking priority for residents and create safer roads and highways on or around 16th July 2012

What will the Parking Management Scheme include?

The PMS will include:

• Priority parking for local people.
• A cleaner healthier environment through the restricted use of vehicles within the area.
• More accessible roads through a more efficient parking layout.
• Removal of inconsiderate and dangerous parking.

Within the Victoria Station PMS, parking places will be designated using a parking bay and marked with a sign.

The entry and exit to any Parking Management Scheme is identified as follows:

• On entering the area, signs showing the times of operation of the PMS
• Signs indicating the end of the zone.

Legal parking bays within the Victoria Station PMS, will be clearly marked on the road with Residents and their Visitors given priority. Business users will also be permitted to park in the allocated bays subject to them having the correct permit. Anyone parking a vehicle in the Victoria Station PMS during restricted hours, will only be able to do so if they are displaying a correct and valid permit.

The area extends from Short Street to the West side of Bournemouth Park Road, including the following roads:

• Bournemouth Park Road (West side only between Swanage and Southchurch Roads)
• Coleman Street
• Guildford Road
• Maldon Road
• Milton Street
• Prittlewell Street
• St Ann's Road
• Short Street (Nos 2-12 only)
• Sutton Road (between Maldon Road and Queensway)
• Swanage Road
• Wimbourne Road

Further scheme information can be downloaded here.

When is the scheme in operation?

The scheme operates between the hours of 9.30 am and 4.30 pm Monday to Friday. On any other days and times motorists (including non residents) may park in any parking bay and on single yellow lines (but not across driveways without the property occupier's permission).

The terms and conditions of the scheme can be downloaded here.

How do I apply/renew a parking permit?

The current process for applying and renewing a parking permit is the same. Please note all parking permits are valid for one (1) year, from date of purchase, you will then need to re-apply.

Residents:

You will need to complete an application form and return it to us, along with proof of residency and of vehicle ownership.

You can download a resident application form here.

Carers:

You will need to complete an application form and return it to us, along with proof of residency and care required.

You can download a carer application form here.

Visitors:

Residents can apply for permits for their visitors to park. These can be requested on the residents application form above.

Businesses:

You will need to complete an application form and return it to us, along with proof of a vehicle's registration to the business.

You can download a business application form here.

How much will a permit cost?

For residents:

Each household can apply for a maximum of four permits per year.

	Cost
1st Permit	£15
2nd Permit	£15
3rd Permit	£30
4th Permit	£50

For Carers:

A carer's permit is £15 per year. A household having a carer's permit will be ineligible to apply for a Resident's permit, However they still apply for visitors permits.

For businesses:

A business permit is £250 per year

How will this scheme be monitored?

The area will be monitored by Civil Enforcement Officers (CEO's) who will ensure that vehicles are parked correctly in the area, parking fines will be issued to vehicles incorrectly parked or not showing the correct permit.

Further information

You can find more information in our related download section at the right of this page including the PMS leaflet, Terms & Conditions and Application Forms.