Vehicle Permits

New Residents

New residents are able to apply for up to two permits per household in the relevant zone.

The Council recognises that, in some cases, new build, conversions of existing properties into multiple units, and premises that create multiple occupation within Swindon's urban area are likely to result in insufficient off-street parking provision to support them (or none at all).

In these circumstances the Council will need to ensure that such developments do not generate unacceptable levels of on-street provision/parking. One area where this is of primary concern is existing Residential Parking Zones where parking is restricted and permits can out-number the total number of on-street spaces.

In order to keep the ratio of spaces and permits to its current level, the Council considers all applications for permits against the original circumstances of the parking zone at the time it was created.

As a consequence, occupants of new development within these zones will in some circumstances be denied parking permits, and in other circumstances are not guaranteed the right to obtain parking permits.

Parking permits will not be issued to occupants of properties where planning condition/obligation has been imposed, preventing occupants of the properties from applying for and obtaining parking permits.  

Please phone us on 01793 445506 if you have any concerns regarding your right to make an application for a parking permit against a specific property address.

Existing Residents

Costs are as follows:

Visitor permits (25)	£15
1st permit (6 months)	£25
Ist permit (annual)	£40
2nd permit (6 months)	£50
2nd permit (annual)	£90
3rd permit (annual)	£125

These prices apply to all zones.

Previous entitlement to a third permit will continue as long as the holder remains at the same address, but this entitlement will cease in March 2010.

Permits cost £40.00 for one year if the applicant owns the property or £25.00 for six months if the applicant is a tenant.

Second permits cost £90.00 per year (for those with previous entitlement to a third permit, the cost will be £125.00 per year).

Visitors' Scratch Card Permits

Permit holders can be issued with scratch cards for use by visitors.

The allowance is two books of 'all day' and two books of 'four-hour' permits per household, per year.

The permits are only valid for one year from the date of issue.

Parking Restrictions in Back Roads

Double yellow lines exist in some back road areas to enable residents to gain access to their garages and hard standings. These lines are enforceable, so it is hoped that parked vehicles will not obstruct rear access routes.

Limited Waiting Areas

Some of the ‘limited waiting’ parking areas are ‘dual use’, allowing Residents' Parking permit holders to park there free of time restrictions.

On-Street Pay and Display in Zone A (Crombey Street)

In some areas of this zone, there are some 'pay and display' bays, which enable non-residents to pay to park for short periods of time.

Normal charges:

• 20 minutes: 50p
• 40 minutes: £1
• 1 hour: £1.50

No return within an hour, 9.00am-6.00pm, Monday to Saturday.

Holders of Residents' Parking permits are allowed to park in these bays at any time without paying these charges.

Contractors' Permits

If you are having work carried out and you need a contractor (e.g. a builder or electrician) to use a Residents' Parking bay, then you can apply for a special temporary permit for them.

These can be used Monday to Friday, up to 5.30pm.

You must provide proof of both the ownership of the vehicle concerned and your contract of work with them.

The fee is £6 per week.

Operational One-hour Parking Permits

These are 'scratch card'-type permits intended for use by those who need to park for a short term on several occasions - rather than for long periods, for which a Contractors' Permit (see above) would be better suited.

Each permit is valid for up to one hour when parked in any designated resident parking bay.

Books of 20 permits can be purchased for £22.

These are typically bought by operators, not by residents.

Special Needs Permits

Residents who rely on a regular visitor (e.g. a carer) can apply for a permit which will allow them to use a Residents' Parking bay.

Each permit can be used for different vehicles (e.g. in case it's not always the same carer who calls), but only for one vehicle at a time.

You must provide a letter from a doctor confirming the need.

There is an annual charge of £40.

Central Zone

The Residents Parking Scheme includes a 'Town Centre zone'. This enables residents not included in the existing zones and living within this area to purchase a permit to park at any time in the town centre long stay car parks (£625 per year), or park between 6.00pm and 9.00am only (£150 per year).

Please note that this map indicates the outline of the zone only. Not all streets or property within the shaded area are necessarily fully included in the scheme.

See the Residents' Parking Zone Map.

Overnight Car Park Parking

The holder of a Residents’ Parking permit purchasing an overnight car park ticket in a car park adjoining their zone, which would normally be valid between 6.00pm and 6.00am, can park until 9.00am, for no additional payment.