Suspended permit bays

We may have to suspend resident parking bays for a number of reasons, for example, for road works or large delivery vehicles. If we do this, we will normally give you three days’ notice (unless it is an emergency).

This notice is in the form of a yellow parking suspension warning sign. This will be posted on the nearest applicable time plate to the bay where the suspension will take place. While we aim to place warning signs within 30 metres, this is not always possible (and is not a legal requirement). Time plates are mainly placed on sign posts and occasionally on garden railings or lamp posts.

The start and end times of the suspension are printed on the sign. You will not be able to park in the bay(s) at the location described on the sign. Suspensions usually begin from 8.30am but could start earlier as it may be necessary on occasion to suspend a bay outside of the controlled parking zone hours.   

As a courtesy, we will also try to telephone residents on the first day of the suspension period. Automated calls are sent, Monday to Friday between 7am and 8.30am, to alert the permit holder that their vehicle is parked in a suspended bay and at risk of being removed unless it is moved to another parking space.

There is, however, no guarantee that all residents will be successfully contacted. There are no further alert calls made on subsequent days or on weekends during the suspended period. This service is not intended to replace the need for residents to check daily that their vehicle is parked in a valid space.

Please remember it is your responsibility to check your vehicle daily before 8.30am to make sure that no suspension is either due or about to take place.

If you cannot check, for example, because you are away on holiday or business, you should arrange for someone else to check and, if necessary, move your vehicle.

You can sign up online to receive suspension email alerts, visit MyRBKC to register.

You can also search online for suspensions in a road.

If you are going away you can leave your car in the Kensington Town Hall car park at a reduced rate.

To avoid receiving a penalty charge notice, you should check the sign(s) for the bay before you park.