Discretionary residents permits – out of zone
1st, 2nd and 3rd permit
1st Permit: £48
2nd Permit: £180
3rd Permit: £362
Proof of residency, vehicle ownership and statement of reasons is required.
If you are the third applicant for the household you may apply for a discretionary permit, charged at £362. If you select the first or second charged permit, the application will be refused.
There are no fixed criteria for the granting of discretionary permits, each application will be dealt with on their own merits and each decision does not set a precedent for future applications.
The officers (the employed staff) of the council will decide an application for a discretionary permit.
Proof of ownership of the vehicle
Only one proof required showing the address for which the permit is for
- DVLA registration document (V5C)
- Current insurance certificate/schedule
Proof of residence
Only one required showing name and address of resident, dated within last 4 months
- Bank statement
- Credit card bill/store card statement
- Gas/electric/telephone bill (mobile phone bills excluded)
- Current Council Tax bill
Statement of reasons
This should include reasons why you are applying for a discretionary permit, the difficulties you have encountered with parking. The more detailed your reasons for applying, the more information the council can use to decide your application.