Tradesperson permit
This permit is available to individuals providing a range of services who need to park at different locations across the city to carry out their work. Eligible tradespersons may include, but are not limited to:
- plumbers
- electricians
- painters/decorators
- photographers
Permit benefits
The tradesperson permit provides the flexibility to park in the following areas:
- residential permit parking bays
- various Council-managed car parks
- on-street pay-by-phone/pay-and-display bays across the city
Validity
The permit is valid during the working day, from Monday to Saturday, between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, allowing tradespersons to conveniently park while performing their services.
Details of the applicable charges can be found on our permit fees and charges page.
Supporting documents required
Applicants must provide documentation to verify:
Proof of requirement
- Evidence confirming that the applicant is actively providing a service or operating a business.
- Proof of business, such as a business rates bill or a certificate of status from HMRC (dated within the last 12 months).
Proof of vehicle ownership
- the full DVLA V5C logbook (not just a slip), registered to the business address
- a certificate of motor insurance, also registered to the business address
- a letter from the business owner confirming the business vehicle details
Permit application process
Applications may take up to 10 working days to be processed.
It is the applicant's responsibility to allow sufficient time for processing.
Please ensure you have read and understood the terms and conditions before you apply for or renew a tradespersons permit.
Changing your vehicle details
Existing permit holders that require a change to vehicle details must submit an application online.
Permit cancellation and refunds
You may request to cancel your permit at any time.
Refunds will be issued on a pro-rata basis for each full remaining calendar month, subject to an administration fee.
Details of the applicable charges can be found on our permit fees and charges page.
No refund will be provided if less than one full calendar month remains on the permit.
Data protection
Information provided in your application may be shared with other organisations for the purposes of:
- benefit administration
- fraud prevention and detection