About parking suspensions

Parking permit system issues

We're currently experiencing issues affecting some parking permit payments, renewals, subscriptions and refunds.

Find out if you're affected and what to do

Parking permit online forms

Our parking permit online forms are currently unavailable due to scheduled maintenance work. We apologise for any inconvenience and are working to restore full service as soon as possible

 

Last updated: 11 November 2026

Notice periods

Apply early to give us time to arrange and install suspension signs.

  • permit parking bays: 10 working days' notice
  • pay-by-phone bays: 2 working days' notice 

Working days are Monday to Friday and do not include bank holidays.

Short notice applications

You may be able to apply for a permit bay suspension with 5 working days' notice.

This service:

  • is at our discretion
  • includes an additional charge 

See parking suspension fees and payment for charges

Application deadlines

To apply for a parking suspension:

  • submit your application before 3pm on a working day
  • make your payment in full

Working days are Monday to Friday and do not include bank holidays.

There needs to be one clear consecutive week between the dates required for a suspension for a second application to be treated as a new application and incur the lower charges.

See our notice period chart for details (PDF, 303.08 KB)

Filming applications

Filming applicatins need longer notice periods. 

Find out about filming in the borough before you apply.

Last updated: 12 November 2026