Residents parking permits - terms and conditions
General terms and conditions of issue for residents' parking permits
1. Occupiers of each dwelling can apply for up to the maximum number of permits permitted for their zone subject to proof of residency and to the vehicles being registered to that address (or company car).
2. The permits, which remain the property of Herefordshire Council, will be issued upon receipt of :
- An appropriate completed form identifying the name and address for which the application is made, and the following documentary evidence:
- For a Vehicle permit – proof of vehicle ownership (VQ5 document) and residency, and insurance for the vehicle
- For a Visitors permit – proof of residency
3. A permit does not give any right to the provision of a parking space, but simply allows a vehicle displaying a valid permit to park in excess of the permitted period laid down or in designated resident parking areas.
4. A permit will be issued in respect to a motorcar, motorcycle (with or without sidecar), or motor vehicle constructed or adapted for the purpose of carrying goods but not exceeding 3½ tonnes maximum gross weight. Visitor permits can be given to tradesmen who have a vehicle exceeding 3½ tonnes as long as the vehicle is being used as part of the work that is taking place at the property.
5. The permits are invalid once the holder vacates the property, or disposes of a vehicle identified on a vehicle permit. Any invalid permits must be surrendered to Herefordshire Council. If a vehicle displays an invalid permit they will be issued with a penalty charge notice.
6. The permits are only valid in the streets which are included in the particular zone applied for and must not be used in any other location.
Visitors' permits
7. Where a visitor permit is displayed on a vehicle, the vehicle must be driven away in order for the visitor permit to be displayed on another vehicle. It cannot be moved from one vehicle to another whilst the original vehicle remains parked to make use of any limited waiting period.
8. Vehicles must not be parked in anticipation of a permit being received or whilst awaiting a replacement or renewal. Any vehicle not displaying a valid permit is liable to receive a Penalty Charge Notice.
9. A visitor’s permit can only be used in a vehicle when the driver/passenger is visiting the property to which the permit was issued or the driver of the vehicle permanently resides at the address to which the permit was issued.
10. For the avoidance of doubt, “visiting the property” requires the driver to make a visit to the premises of the owner of the visitor permit for a reasonable period of time, or leave the property with the occupier of the house to go elsewhere. It is not reasonable to visit the property for a short period, then go to work, or another place without the property occupier for a long period.
11. Visitor permits cannot be given or sold to a friend, relative or any other person for the purpose of providing convenient parking such as commuter or shopping purposes etc.
Penalties for misuse of permits
12. Permits must not be re-sold or copied.
13. The council will investigate all allegations of misuse, or where there are suspicions of misuse of permits such as in points 9, 10 and 11. Any misuse of the permits will lead to penalty charge notices being issued. The council will also issue a warning letter to the permit holder for the first offence. If there is a second offence the permit will be deemed invalid and the resident will have to return the permit back to the council. The resident will not be permitted to apply for another permit for a period of twelve months from the date it is returned. If the permit is not returned and it continues to be used, penalty charge notices will be issued on the basis that the permit is no longer valid.
Lost permits
14. Lost vehicle specific permits – a vehicle specific permit will be replaced if the original is lost. It can be replaced for the remainder of the period on payment of the appropriate fee or a new 12 month permit can be issued of receipt of a fully completed application form and appropriate fee.
15. Lost visitor permits – a visitor permit will not be replaced if the original is lost. A new permit will only be issued once the lost permit has expired and on receipt of a new application.
16. Change of vehicle – There will be an administration fee for a replacement permit to change a vehicle registration number. A replacement permit will not be issued until the old one has been surrendered. In exceptional circumstances where a resident has individual specific circumstances which the policy does not best cover, they should contact the council’s Parking Services section (01432 260974) to discuss what arrangements may be made. The council may exercise its discretion to make specific arrangements.