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.
Applicants must provide one document from each section below:
1. Proof you are eligible for this Permit (This could be):
- Business rates bill or HMRC letter (dated within 12 months)
- Business insurance (dated within last 12 months)
- Proof of business registration (e.g. Companies House)
- Letter from the business owner confirming you need the permit and meet the terms and conditions of the tradesperson permit
2.Proof of Vehicle Ownership (choose one):
- A copy of Full V5C logbook (not just the keeper slip) showing business address
- A copy of the motor insurance with business use, registered to you or your business address
Using a Personal Vehicle for Work?
Provide:
- A copy of your V5C or insurance in your name and address
- AND a letter/email from the business owner confirming:
o Vehicle details (make, model, reg)
o It’s used for work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the tradesperson permit
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