If you are collecting your child from school, you could be eligible for a School Visitor Permit. This allows you to park in a car park close to the school.
How does it work?
The permit is valid from Monday to Friday and will have a maximum of three half hour time periods which vary depending on your school drop off/pick up times. If you park outside these time periods, your permit will not be valid and you will have to pay to park. You will be allocated a car park you can park in, which will be the car park closest to the school you are visiting. When your application has been processed you permit will become live after payment, you will not receive a physical paper permit as our school permits are now virtual as of 5th of March 2025.
How much does it cost?
The cost of the permit is £20.00 and is valid for 12 months, if you need to change your vehicle and have a:
Physical paper permit: you must contact cpz@hertsmere.gov.uk
Virtual permit: you must login to your account where you can apply for a change of vehicle
How to apply?
You can apply by clicking the link below and creating an online permit account. When asked what your account type is, you must select 'resident visitor permit.' Please allow 10 working days for your application to be processed.
Apply for a school visitor permitTerms and conditions
1. The School Visitor parking permit is only valid within the times and location stated on the permit. Should you fail to do this, it could result in a penalty charge notice being served.
2. The School Visitor parking permit is only valid in the car park stated and for the time slots specified when collecting a child/children from the specified school.
3. The School Visitor parking permit is only valid if the vehicle holds a valid Road Fund Licence.
4. the information provided must be accurate to the best of your knowledge. The council retain the right to cancel and withdraw the School Visitor parking permit if there is evidence of misuse or misinformation.
5.if you still hold a paper permit you must continue to display this until the permit expires.
