Apply for or renew a resident or visitor's permit
Who are they for?
Resident's parking permits are only issued to people who live in properties in residential areas where parking has become a problem and a parking zone has been introduced. In some of these zones we also offer the option to apply for visitor's permits.
We cannot give resident's or visitor's permits to people who:
- own or use a building in a resident's parking zone but do not live in it all or most of the time
- live in a car-free or permit-free development
List of streets in permit zones
Use our lookup to search for streets in permit zones
Business Quarter Resident permits
Business Quarter resident permits issued to city centre residents are only valid between 5pm-9am Monday to Friday, and all day at weekends and UK bank holidays. During the hours of 9am-5pm you will have to pay for parking.
Before you start
You must upload all proof documents with your application
When you apply, you need to upload proof of address documents, such as a recent council tax or utility bill. If any documentation is missing we cannot process your application and it will be cancelled from the system. We cannot issue permits without proof documents.Apply for a new permit
If you are on the Council Tax and/or Electoral Register you can apply online for a resident and/or visitor permit.
Please allow 28 working days for your application to be processed.
If you live in a property which spans multiple numbers, e.g. 40-48, please just enter the first number in the 'House No' field, e.g. 40, on entering the application.
Read our privacy notice which tells you how we use your data.
Renew your permit
You should apply to renew your existing permit 28 days before it expires to avoid it becoming invalid and risk incurring a penalty charge notice.
Read our privacy notice which tells you how we use your data.
Need help applying for or renewing a permit?
Your nearest One Stop Shop can help you apply for a permit online if you call 0151 233 3011 to make an appointment.
Can a residents parking zone be set up in my area?
While we understand residents may find is difficult to park in their street when non-residents use it to park on, we can only create new residents parking zones when external funding is secured, for example, as part of a large approved development in the area.
However, if access to your driveway is often blocked by parked cars, you may be able to apply for an ‘H’ mark to be painted on the street outside your property. Find out more about 'H' marking.