Contact:
  • Parking Services
  • Address:

    PO Box 122, Bristol, BS31 9AE

  • E-mail:
    parking@bathnes.gov.uk
  • Telephone:
    01225 477133 or 477134
  • Fax:
    01225 477130 
  • Minicom:
    01225 394116
  • Page Updated:
    19/07/2008
  • Author:
    Parking Services
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Resident Parking Permits

Permit Holders Only sign

For Whom?

These permits are for residents who do not have off road parking provision and who live within one of the controlled zones.

Resident Permits

Where? How Many? How Much?
Central Zone 1 Per Household £85 Per Annum
Zones 1-14 2 Per Household £88 Per Annum (1st Permit), £130 Per Annum (2nd Permit).
Keynsham 2 Per Household

£25 Per Annum ( 1st Permit), £15 Per Annum ( 2nd Permit).                              



Landlord Permits

Where? How Much?
Between Zones 1-3 £350
All Zones £1000

Proof of Residency and Vehicle Ownership

 

Proof of Residency

You will need to provide one of the following:(which should clearly state your address)

  • A tenancy or mortgage agreement.
  • A solicitors, building society or estate agents letter confirming completion of house sale (new home owners must also register for council tax).
  • Current Council Tax bill.
  • Pension or DSS Benefit Book.
  • Bath & North East Somerset or Housing Association rent book.

Proof of Vehicle Ownership

Any proof you provide must contain your name and current address within the Zone. 

One of the following:

  • Vehicle registration document (in the case of new residents the change of address section must be completed in ink).
  • Insurance documents showing the application as driver and including registration number of vehicle.
  • In the case of a newly acquired vehicle an official bill of sale.
  • Company Letter: Company car users must provide a typed letter of official company notepaper confirming that they are the keeper of the vehicle and should be signed by the company secretary or similar officer.
  • Lease of Hire Agreement.

Do I Live in One of These Zones?

To find out if you live in a suitable location for a parking permit please contact our parking team via the details given at the bottom of this page.

Parkmobile - Electronic Parking Permits

Starting 28th November 2005 a more convenient and secure electronic parking permit (transponder card) replaces the current paper permit. Permit holders up for renewal after this date are now issued with an electronic permit.

How Do I Apply?

To find out if you are eligible, to request an application form or to enquire more about our electronic permit system please contact our parking team via the contact details given at the bottom of this page.

Tell Me More

Resident Parking Schemes
  • There are several Residents' Parking Schemes within Bath & North East Somerset.
  • In the Bath Central Controlled Parking Zone only residents within this zone are permitted to purchase permits. 
  • One permit per household may be issued, and each permit may indicate up to two vehicle registration numbers.
  • Either one of these vehicles may then be parked within any authorised parking bay within the Central Controlled parking Zone whilst exhibiting the parking permit.
Pay and Display

Parking within Pay and Display bays is also permitted where indicated, but all other road restrictions apply as usual.

Car Parks

There is free overnight parking for vehicles bearing Central Zone Residents' Parking Permits in Charlotte Street, Ham Gardens and Avon Street Car Parks.