Parking
Find out about parking in the borough and how to apply for a permit
Parking system update
Our permit parking system has recently been updated.
Emails have been sent to all users asking them to log into the new system and set their password. The email was sent from lewisham.permits@nsl.co.uk and is not a scam. If you are unsure, please contact our permits team on 020 8787 5397 or email lewishamparkingpermits@nslservices.co.uk.
For urgent queries regarding Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs), please contact lewishamparking@nslservices.co.uk.
Parking permit system update
We are updating our parking system and app; there will be some changes to your service.
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.
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
As of 1 April 2025, we have introduced new parking charges.
Changing your protected vehicle
Find out how to change your protected vehicle.
Parking and traffic enforcement on public holidays
Find out about parking restrictions on bank holidays.
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.
Deptford High Street Exemption Policy
We currently working with the community on the future of Deptford High Street.
Modal filters on Silverdale and Bishopsthorpe Road
Modal filters are in place on Silverdale and Bishopsthorpe Road to prevent through-traffic on these roads