School streets

Apply for a school streets permit

Residents of streets subject to a school street restriction need to display a valid permit in their vehicle to drive into the zone during the restricted times, to access private residential or business property. 

Times for the initial trial school streets and alternative parking are listed below:

School
Badbury Park Primary School
Restriction times
Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 9.00am and 2.30pm to 3.15pm (except permit holders)
Streets affected
Rainscombe Road
Alternative areas to park
Homington Drive parking lay-by
School
East Wichel Primary School
Restriction times
Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 9.00am and 2.45pm to 3.30pm
Streets affected
Staldon Road (Part) (between properties 22- 31)
Alternative areas to park
Co-op, East Wichel
Wichel Inn, East Wichel , Frogden Road
School
St Catherine's RC School
Restriction times
Monday to Thursday, 8.15am to 8.45am and 2.50pm to 3.25pm and Friday 8.15am to 8.45am and 1.05pm to 1.40pm. Except permit holders
Streets affected
Davenwood (Part) (properties 1,3,5,7,9,11,13,14,15,16-20,21-40 and 42)
Alternative areas to park
Kingsdown Leisure Centre
Meadow Croft Community Centre
School
Seven Fields Primary School
Restriction times
Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 9.00am and 2.30pm to 3.15pm
Streets affected
Leigh Road (properties 1 - 37)
Alternative areas to park
Leigh Road car park, near the junction of Inglesham Road

Who can have a permit?

All residents living within one of the properties within the section of the street that is restricted, listed above, may apply for a maximum of two permits per household (one permit per vehicle). You can make an application online.

Apply for a school street permit

Cost of permits and administration charges associated with permits

Permits will be issued to residents on completion of the application process at the beginning of the trial period of a School Street free of charge. Permits will be valid for 24 months. Renewal of permits after the first 24 months will cost £10.00 per property. Visitor’s permits are not available.

The permit is valid for use in the restricted School Street stated. We reserve the right to reject any application or request a specific type of proof. See the school streets permit terms and conditions for full details.

Vehicle exemptions

We recognise it is necessary for certain vehicles to continue to have access to the street(s) covered by the restriction. As such the following exemptions apply:

  • Any vehicle displaying a valid School Streets permit
  • Council vehicles and statutory undertakers serving properties within the restricted roads
  • Emergency services, doctors on call, district nurses, carers and support workers
  • Delivery and postal services
  • School buses and school transport serving the school within the restricted roads
  • Public transport serving stops within the closure
  • Blue Badge holders residing at, or visiting, properties or the school within the restricted roads
  • Tradespeople serving properties within the restricted roads

School staff access

If the school has on-site parking, school staff will be permitted to enter the School Street during the timed restrictions to access the parking. If a member of staff is stopped, they may be asked to provide evidence, such as school ID, before being allowed to proceed through the restrictions.

We ask staff to avoid doing this if possible, and to arrive and leave the on-site parking outside the times the restrictions are in place. Staff will not be issued with a School Street permit.

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