Parking permit application form (pdf - 95kb)
Frequently Asked Questions about parking permits
Who qualifies for a resident's permit?
Residents who keep and use a car, a van with an unladen weight not exceeding 35cwt (1,778kg) or motorcycle on a full-time basis will normally qualify for a permit. Businesses operating within a controlled zone may also qualify for permits.
Who qualifies for a visitor's permit?
Only one transferable visitor's permit can be issued to each household. Businesses operating within a controlled zone may also qualify for one visitors permit.
The visitor's permit is issued in addition to the resident's parking permit.
Visitor permits are not issued for the residents parking schemes in Ash Grove and Main Street, Haworth.
Note for blue badge holders
If you have a disabled person’s blue badge you can park in 2 hour spaces for as long as you wish. In accordance with the blue badge scheme you may park for up to three hours on single or double yellow lines
You cannot park in resident permit holders’ spaces unless you also have a valid permit for the area.
How to use your permit
Visitor’s permits may only be given to those calling at the permit holders’ address. It is the householders’ responsibility to ensure that their permit is retrieved from a visitor’s vehicle at the end of their stay.
All permits must be displayed clearly in the windscreen of the vehicle.
What the Permit Allows You to Do
The permit will let you park in any parking spaces which are reserved for permit holders. These spaces will be clearly signed by plates affixed adjacent to the spaces allocated.
How to apply
Download the relevant application form and return it to Parking Services
Parking permit application form (pdf - 95kb)
In each instance you should provide details of vehicle(s) registration number(s) and, in the case of a first application, proof of residence e.g. a copy of a utility bill or rent agreement.
Your duties as a permit holder
It is your duty to ensure:
- Your permit is valid
- Your permit has not expired
- That the registration number is correct
- Your permit is used in accordance with the conditions of issue
Renewing Your Permit
You will be responsible for renewing your permit if:
- Your permit expires - visitor's and resident's permits are valid for two years. If you change your vehicle - send in the old permit with your new vehicle details to the address listed under where to apply.
- Permits will be renewed free of charge except where the original has been lost or taken away by a visitor. In such cases an administration charge of £10.00 will apply.
Withdrawal of a Permit
A permit may be withdrawn or invalidated if:
- It is found that a permit is not being used in accordance with these guidelines
- It is found that a person is no longer eligible to hold a permit
- The permit is altered or defaced in anyway or passed to unauthorised users
Waiver Permits
Waiver Permits are available for work to be carried out adjacent to where parking restrictions are in place i.e. yellow lines, loading restrictions, permit areas and pay and display bays. Please contact Parking Services 01274 434300 or email parkingservices@bradford.gov.uk for further details.
