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Parking

Find out about parking in the borough and how to apply for a permit
Parking suspension

The suspension system is currently down, we apologise for any inconvenience.

if your enquiry is urgent, email lewishamparkingsuspensions@nslservices.co.uk

Parking permits

We are currently experiencing technical issues with our visitor vouchers. Contact our permits team via email lewishamparkingpermits@nslservices.co.uk or phone 020 8787 5397 if you have an urgent query regarding your visitor vouchers.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Report parking issues

Find out more about how to report parking issues and what action the enforcement contractor will take following a report.

Parking permits for controlled parking zones

Controlled parking zones (CPZs) are areas where parking is restricted or reserved for permit holders only.

Footway parking

Footway parking is when you park your vehicle with one or more wheels on or over any part of the footway.

Visitor vouchers e-Permits app

Find out more information about our parking visitor vouchers purchase app.

Yellow box junctions

More information about yellow box junctions in Lewisham.

Additional safety cameras

Information about additional safety cameras around Lewisham.

Catford Broadway Exemption Permits

Find out more about how to apply and who is eligible for a Catford Broadway Exemption.

Emissions-based parking charges

Find out about our emissions-based parking charges policy.

Changing your protected vehicle

Find out how to change your protected vehicle.

Easier travel for Blue Badge holders in Low Traffic Neighbourhood

If you are a Blue Badge holder we are making it easier for you to travel through our Low Traffic Neighbourhood.

How our new parking policy has affected parking permit prices

Our updated parking policy aims to make the borough greener by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.

Parking permit system

Some areas in Lewisham now require a permit to park or drive through.

Parking for health workers

Information regarding parking for health workers.

School Streets

The School Streets Programme is timed restrictions of roads outside schools, which prevent vehicular traffic passing through at the start and end of the school day.

Ultra Low Emission Zone

Find out more information about the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).

Weight Limit Restrictions

Information about weight restriction orders for drivers and residents.

Car parks and street parking

We maintain a number of car parks in the borough as well as a large number of on street pay to park bays.

Parking tickets

Effective parking enforcement benefits public transport users, pedestrians, cyclists and responsible drivers.

Blue Badge disabled parking

Find out about the Blue Badge disabled parking scheme including where you can park, who is eligible and how to apply.

Crossovers (dropped kerbs and white lines)

If you need to drive across the pavement to get your vehicle into your driveway, then you must, by law, have a crossover constructed.

Parking reports and policies

On this page you can find the annual car parking reports and our policies on parking in the borough.

Motorcycle parking

Find out where you can park a motorcycle, charge changes and how to apply for permits.

Pedestrianised streets

Information about streets which are pedestrianised and enforced by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR).

ANPR parking and moving traffic camera locations

Automatic number plate recognition cameras capture moving traffic contraventions.

Modal filters on Silverdale and Bishopsthorpe Road

Modal filters are in place on Silverdale and Bishopsthorpe Road to prevent through-traffic on these roads
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