Seafront permit
These terms and conditions apply to Seafront Permits, issued by Southend-on-Sea City Council.
Eligibility criteria
The following table sets out who can apply for a Seafront Permit, and in what circumstances it is valid for use.
| Eligibility Criteria | Acceptable Evidence |
|---|---|
| Own or lease either a beach hut or a business along the seafront. Only one permit per property. | Proof of ownership or lease of a beach hut or business on the seafront e.g deeds, a lease or contract. |
| Member, employee or volunteer of an approved organisation operating at the seafront, where vehicle is required for emergency purposes or functions of the agreed organisation. | Letter on business headed paper of the approved organisation, setting out why the permit is required, and confirming the applicant is eligible. |
| Member of a recognised club or association based at the seafront. | Letter on business headed paper of a recognised club or association confirming the membership status of the applicant, A licence issued by Southend-on-Sea City Council. |
Vehicle type
A vehicle displaying a permit must be:
- a passenger carrying vehicle with capacity to carry no more than 8 passengers, excluding the driver
- a motorcycle, tricycle, or quad bike, which is registered for use on the public highway
- a light goods vehicle
- a leisure vehicle such as a campervan, where the accommodation is part of the vehicle, not including an unattached caravan
In all cases, the vehicle overall height must not exceed 2.3 metres, and the length must not exceed 5.5 metres.
Where parking spaces are marked, the vehicle must comfortably fit within the markings, without overhanging.
Application
An applicant must provide relevant evidence to demonstrate eligibility, acceptable evidence is set out in the eligibility criteria table.
Proof of vehicle ownership is required, either a V5C or copy of a lease agreement. Where a vehicle is owned by a business, the company secretary or director must provide proof of ownership and include a cover letter on the business headed paper.
On approval, the permit holder is required to pay the permit fee as set out in the Fees and Charges schedule of the Council.
A vehicle parked by virtue of a permit must be in a roadworthy condition, fully on its wheels with all tyres properly inflated. Vehicles that are jacked up or have deflated tyres will be considered non-compliant and may be subject to enforcement action.
A vehicle parked by virtue of a permit, must not be used for any of the following purposes:
- the sale, or the offering for sale of a vehicle
- the sale, or purchase of goods or services
- as accommodation, including sleeping, camping, cooking within or near to the vehicle, or for any commercial activities outside of the vehicle
The permit must be displayed on the dash or fascia of the vehicle, unless it is a 'virtual permit', issued by the Council.
No photocopies or adaptions of a permit are allowed, in such cases, the Council will consider it to be fraudulent and may issue a Penalty Charge Notice.
The permit does not guarantee a particular space, as any vehicle with a valid permit may park in listed locations within the relevant permit zone.
The Council will accept requests to cancel a permit and will issue a refund which is pro-rata for each full remaining calendar month, subject to an administration fee. The Council will not offer any refund where there is less than one full calendar month remaining before the permit expires.
Seafront permit carparks for Zone 1 and Zone 3
A permit is valid only in listed locations, no concessions are made for any other location.
Seafront Permit (Zone 1A)
- Fairheads Green Car Park
- Seaway Car Park
- Shorefield Road Car Park
- Chalkwell Esplanade (on-street)
- Western Esplanade (on-street)
Seafront Permit (Zone 1B)
- Eastern Esplanade Car Park (Formerly the Gas Works)
- Thorpe Esplanade Car Park
- The Leas (on-street)
Seafront Permit (Zone 3A)
- Shoebury East Beach Car Park
- Shoebury Common North Car Park
- Victoria Wharf High Street Car Park
- Leigh Foundry Car Park
- Belton Gardens North Car Park
- Belton Gardens South Car Park
- Shoebury Common South Car Park
Seafront Permit (Zone 3B)
- Leigh Marshes Car Park
Validity
A permit is only valid when all terms and conditions are met and where no other parking contravention has been committed.
Permits are issued specific to the vehicle bearing the registration. If you change your vehicle, a new permit application will be required.
Where any of the terms and conditions are not met, the permit will be invalid, and a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) may be issued.
Declaration
When submitting an application, the applicant is accepting all of these terms and conditions of use.
It is a criminal offence, if, with intent to deceive an applicant knowingly makes a false declaration and or supplies false or forged documents. The council may prosecute if evidence shows this to be the case.
Data Protection
The Council will use personal data in line with the policy for General Data Protection Regulations, pursuant to administration of this scheme.
Review
The Council reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions after giving notice.