Visitor parking permit charges now reflect the emissions rating of your vehicle. The new charges took effect on 3 February 2025. We're doing this to combat the dangerous levels of air pollution locally and encourage alternative methods of travel. More details here: First rise in parking permit charges since 2012
What it costs
The permit itself is free.
Once you have a permit, you pay for the visitor parking sessions when you need them.
Resident visitor permits charges
- Band 1 (0g/km CO2) - £1.80 per hour
- Band 2 (1-75g/km CO2) - £1.80 per hour
- Band 3 (76-120g/km CO2) - £1.80 per hour
- Band 4 (120-150g/km CO2) - £2.30per hour
- Band 5 (151-186g/km CO2) - £2.30 per hour
- Band 6 (186-225g/km CO2) - £2.80 per hour
- Band 7 (225+g/km CO2) - £2.80 per hour
There is a 50% discount for Disabled users for the first 240 hours of parking each year.
To be eligible for a disabled discount, you must have a Blue Badge or another form of proof, for example a document registering you as Disabled. Please contact us if you have any questions about providing information for this discount.
There are no additional charges, except if you choose to receive text alerts.
Reminder texts
Reminder texts are charged at 20p per text. You can choose not to accept the text alerts when you are registering for a RingGo account. You can amend the settings and switch off text alerts whenever you like. See Help with your permit - questions about reminder texts