Suspended permit bays

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

The suspension will begin from 8.30am and you will not be able to park in the bay or bays that are affected.

We will post suspension warning signs on the nearest resident parking post within the bay where the suspension will take place. It will tell you when the suspension starts and ends. This is not always the nearest street sign and whilst we aim to place warning signs within 30 meters, this is not always possible. 

We will also try to telephone residents on the first day at the start of the suspension period. We will call between 7.30am and 8.30am to alert them that their vehicle is parked in a suspended bay and at risk of being removed if it is not moved to another parking space. This service is not intended to replace the need for residents to check daily that their vehicle is not parked in a suspended bay.

There is, however, no guarantee that all residents will be successfully contacted and there are no further alert calls made on subsequent days during the suspended period. Please remember it is your responsibility to check your vehicle before 8.30am to make sure parking is not suspended.

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 www.rbkc.gov.uk/myrbkc to register.

Alternatively you can search online for suspensions in a road, visit www.rbkc.gov.uk/Parking/suspensionsearch.asp

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.