Business parking permits

If you are a local worker/business and regularly use a particular council pay and display car park, you may find it beneficial to buy a virtual business parking permit. In some areas there is on-street parking available for business permit holders and these are indicated by signage on street where it is applicable.

Business parking permit

Business parking permits can be valid for a period of 3,6 or 12 Months and allow you to park within a designated location between Monday and Saturday during the hours of operation.

Part time business parking permits

Part time business parking permits are valid for a period of 12 months. They allow you to park within a designated location, Monday and Saturday during the hours of car park operation for a total amount of time of 32 hours per week.

Once your on-line account is set up and your permit has gone live following payment, you will need to go into your account and book your parking session as to when you will be parking. You will be able to book up to a maximum of 32 hours per week (Monday to Saturday between the car park hours of operation). If you do not use up to 32 hours in a week the remainder will not be carried over to the next week.

You can pre-book your parking session before you leave home or do it when you arrive at the location. However, the session must be booked before leaving your vehicle, so that your vehicle is not at risk of receiving a penalty charge notice

Business permit waiting list

Due to demand there may be times when we will have to initiate a waiting list for business parking permits. This may not be in all areas. Please call Parking Services on 0208 207 2277 or email cpz@hertsmere.gov.uk

How much do they cost?

Three months - £160

Six months - £280

Twelve months - £500

Part-time business parking permit - £280

You can pay by:

• Debit/Credit Card

Where can they be used?

How to apply:

What information do I need to provide?

We will require proof of address and vehicle ownership with your application form. These checks help to ensure that you are a legitimate user of the scheme and an eligible business and that the scheme is not used by those who are not entitled to.

• Business address: Official documentation showing business address and type of business engaged in (e.g. VAT registration number or company letter/invoice)
• Vehicle details: Registration document/official bill of sale/insurance cover note. This must show the name of the person applying for the permit and the registration number.
• Company car: An official letter from the company secretary/car pool manager, stating that you are the authorised driver of the car.

What if I no longer need my permit?

You can cancel your business parking permit before it expires and you will qualify for the following refund (Minus a £15 Admin Fee):

12 month permit:

• Cancelled between date of issue and six months: £250
• Cancelled between six and nine months: £125
• Cancelled between nine and 12 months: No refund

Six month permit:

• Cancelled between date of issue and three months: £140
• Cancelled between three and six months: No refund

Three months permit:

• No refund

To be able to apply for a refund for business permits please call 020 8207 7422 to request a refund form (please ensure you retain your permit and return this with the refund form).

Part-time business permit:

12 month permit:

• Cancelled between date of issue and six months: £140
• Cancelled between six and nine months: £70
• Cancelled between nine and 12 months: No refund