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Charity business parking permits

Find out more about charity business parking permits and how you can apply for your vehicle.

Charities based within one of the borough's controlled parking zones can apply for a charity business permit. These are for a 12 month duration only and cost £129.24 for petrol and diesel vehicles. There is a £75 surcharge for non-Euro-6 compliant diesel vehicles.

Charity business permits are available to nationally registered charities, whose head office are located within the borough’s controlled parking zones (CPZ), and are in receipt of a Council grant. Vehicles must be registered to the Charity.

You will be required to provide the following evidence documents:

Charity evidence x 2

  • Proof of Nationally registered charity
  • Proof of receipt of Council grant

Proof of vehicle ownership x 1

  • Vehicle registration (V5)
  • Company letterhead (if it is a company vehicle)
  • Vehicle hire agreement minimum valid for 3 months
  • Mobility hire agreement

Where can I park with my Charity Business Permit?

  • Business bays and dual purpose bays in the CPZ your permit applies to
  • Lewisham Slaithwaite and Clarendon Rise car parks

You are not allowed to park in Resident bays.