Overview
If you live in a controlled parking zone (CPZ) you may be eligible for a resident parking permit.
There's a different parking permits system for council estates.
Resident permits are virtual permits and are valid for 12 months from the chosen start date.
A resident permit is only valid in the CPZ it was issued for. Having a permit does not guarantee you a parking space or give you the right to park outside your house.
Who can apply
You must live at an eligible address within a CPZ in the borough to apply for a resident parking permit. You cannot apply if you own a property in a CPZ but do not live there.
Enter your postcode to find out more information about resident permits in your CPZ, including how much it costs. Not all addresses in a CPZ are entitled to a permit.
You can apply for one resident permit with up to 2 vehicles registered to it, but it can only be used on one vehicle at a time.
You must make sure your permit is assigned to the correct vehicle in your online account or you could get a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
You can apply for a second resident permit which costs £230 if you live in:
- Charlton CPZ
- Caletock CPZ
- Blackheath Standard CPZ
- East Greenwich CPZ
- Westcome CPZ
- Woolwich Arsenal CPZ
- Woolwich B CPZ
If you have a resident permit and you need to bring a business vehicle home, you can apply for a Resident Business Permit which will be charged at the higher business rate for your CPZ.
Find out how much a resident business permit costs
Apply online
You can apply and pay for a new resident parking permit online.
You’ll need to create an online account if you do not already have one.
You can manage and renew your virtual permit in your online account.
Find out what type of account you need
Electric vehicles
If you have a fully electric vehicle, the price of your resident permit will be discounted to £26. You will need to choose “electric” when you’re asked to select the fuel type during the application. Please note only another electric vehicle can be added as a second registration to the permit. Any other fuel type will result in the permit being charged at the full rate.
Renew a resident parking permit
If your resident parking permit is due to expire you should apply and pay for a renewal online.
You can apply to renew your permit up to 30 days before your existing permit expires. We recommend you do this in good time in case we need to contact you about your application.
Renew a resident parking permit
Renew a Blue Badge resident parking permit
You can renew a Blue Badge resident parking permit online. These permits are free of charge.
Find out how to apply for or renew a Blue Badge
Apply for a new resident parking permit
When you apply for a new resident permit, you’ll be asked to upload some documents about where you live and the vehicle you want a permit for.
What you need to apply
You'll need one document that shows your name and address. This must be dated within the last 3 months, such as:
- a utility or council tax bill
- proof of any benefits or pensions you get
- a bank or building society statement
- a tenancy agreement or solicitors' letter with completion date if you’re a new resident
You cannot use a driving licence as proof of address.
You’ll also need one document to show that you either own the vehicle or are insured to drive it, such as:
- your Vehicle Registration Document
- insurance document showing the vehicle registration
- hire or leasing agreement
- a letter from your employer if the vehicle is a company car
- proof that you’re the named driver on the insurance policy if you do not own the vehicle
You will also need a credit or debit card for payment.
Apply for a new resident parking permit
What happens next
When you’ve completed the online application and paid the fee, your virtual permit will be issued and ready to use straight away. You’ll get an email to confirm this.
If you cannot apply online, call our contact centre on 020 8921 4339.