Temporary parking vouchers

Resident vouchers are allocated to persons residing in a property within the boundaries of a permit parking scheme. They have been introduced to supplement the existing Annual Residents' Visitor Permit where residents are receiving more that one vistor vehicle at a time.

The vouchers are only valid in 'permit holders only' restrictions; they are not valid in a pay and display parking space, even if it includes an exemption for permit holders.

The scratchcard vouchers are specific to the zone where your property is located. Many of the Authority's Parking Permit Schemes only apply on certain days and/or certain times of the day - the vouchers are only required during the hours that the restriction is in operation.

Each voucher will enable the driver to park for a maximum of 3 hours. If you intend to stay longer than 3 hours then you can display a second voucher to start when the other voucher expires. Vouchers can only be purchased in sheets of 5 scratchcards. Details will be scratched off to show the relevant day, month, date and time of arrival. 

A resident may apply to the council for vouchers on condition that they reside in a property that is eligible for a parking permit.

Permits are not required for motorcycles.

We cannot process application forms immediately. Allow 5 working days for your application to be processed.

Please note that failure to provide the necessary documentation or sign the application form to confirm your acceptance of the terms and conditions will delay the processing of your application and the issue of permits

Tradesman vouchers are allocated to those persons working at a property, land or on the highway within the boundaries of a permit parking scheme. The scratchcard vouchers are not valid in a pay and display parking space, even if it includes an exemption for permit holders.

The scratchcard vouchers are specific to the zone where the property is located. Many of the Authority's Parking Permit Schemes only apply on certain days and/or certain times of the day - the vouchers are only required during the hours that the restriction is in operation.

Before considering the purchase of tradesmen vouchers it may be worth reading the guidance provided on the website relating to dispensations and suspensions.

Each voucher will enable the driver to park for a maximum stay of 3 hours. If you intend to stay longer than 3 hours then you can display a second voucher to start when the other card expires. Vouchers can only be purchased in sheets of 5 scratchcards. Details will be scratched off to show the relevant day, month, date and time of arrival. 

Permits are not required for motorcycles.

We cannot process application forms immediately. Allow 5 working days for your application to be processed.

Please note that failure to provide the necessary documentation or sign the application form to confirm your acceptance of the terms and conditions will delay the processing of your application and the issue of your permit.

Note - If the works are an emergency and you require parking for your tradesman immediately, then please consider using your Residents' Visitor Permit. If this is not possible then please contact the Parking Control team by telephone on 0191 6432121, if the emergency occurs during normal working hours.

Bed and Breakfast/Hotel vouchers can be purchased by the owners of the establishment to distribute to their guests to enable them to park within the permit parking zone. They are not to be used by staff working within the establishment.

The scratchcard vouchers are specific to the zone where your B&B/hotel is located. Many of the Authority's Parking Permit Schemes only apply on certain days - the vouchers are only required during the days that the restriction is in operation.

Each voucher will enable the driver to park for a full day. If your guest parks beyond 11.59pm then they will require a second voucher for the following day. Vouchers can only be purchased in sheets of 5 scratchcards. Details will be scratched off to show the relevant day, month and date of arrival.

The owner or proprietor of the B&B/hotel may apply to the council for vouchers on condition that:

• the property they own is within the area eligible for a parking permit; and
• the property is registered to operate as a bed and breakfast or hotel establishment.

Permits are not required for motorcycles.

We cannot process application forms immediately. Allow 5 working days for your application to be processed.

Please note that failure to provide the necessary documentation or sign the application form to confirm your acceptance of the terms and conditions will delay the processing of your application and the issue of your permit.

Landlord vouchers are allocated to those persons owning but not residing in a property within the boundaries of a permit parking scheme. They have been introduced so that landlords can visit their premises to carry out necessary repairs and safety checks.

The vouchers are only valid in 'permit holders only' restrictions; they are not valid in a pay and display parking space, even if it includes an exemption for permit holders.

The scratchcard vouchers are specific to the zone where your property is located. Many of the Authority's Parking Permit Schemes only apply on certain days and/or certain times of the day - the vouchers are only required during the hours that the restriction is in operation.

Each voucher will enable the driver to park for a maximum of 3 hours. If you intend to stay longer than 3 hours then you can display a second voucher to start when the other voucher expires. Vouchers can only be purchased in sheets of 5 scratchcards. Details will be scratched off to show the relevant day, month, date and time of arrival.

A landlord may apply to the council for vouchers on condition that the property they own and want to visit is within the area eligible for a parking permit.

Permits are not required for motorcycles.

We cannot process application forms immediately. Allow 5 working days for your application to be processed.

Please note that failure to provide the necessary documentation or sign the application form to confirm your acceptance of the terms and conditions will delay the processing of your application and the issue of permits.