Residents parking permits

Before applying for a permit you need to know the following:

• Permits are only available to domestic residents of Controlled Parking Zones
• Only one permit is allowed per person
• Only available for a specific vehicle
• Available for 3, 6, 12 or 24 month durations

From 2nd April 2007 the cost of permits are based on

• The hours of operation of the Controlled Parking Zone
• The duration of the permit being purchased
• The carbon dioxide emissions or cylinder capacity of the vehicle
• Whether the permit is the first or subsequent for your household.

When applying you must provide your Vehicle Registration Document and proof that you reside at the address within the Controlled Parking Zone.

You should also be aware that some newly built or converted properties are not allowed resident parking permits.  Please see the Properties not allowed resident parking permits page for a further explanation and list.

How to apply

Follow the steps below to ensure that you have all of the necessary knowledge and paperwork when you come to make your application.

If you have any queries then staff at The Parking Shop will be happy to help (contact information is available on the Parking contact details page).  Alternatively, check out the Frequently asked Questions page.

Step 1 - Find your Controlled Parking Zone

If you do not already know it, look at parking signage nearest to your property.  This will state the zone letter(s).  In addition, at the edge of the zone will be zone entry and exit signs detailing the zone letter(s) and hours of operation.

Further information on Controlled Parking Zones - including a map of all the zones within the borough - can be found on the Controlled Parking Zones pages.

Step 2 - Decide on the duration you want

Permits are available for 3, 6, 12 or 24 month durations.  The longer the permit duration you get, the better value it is.

Step 3 - Find your vehicle band

From 2nd April 2007 the price of permits is based on the cylinder capacity of your vehicle if it was first registered before 1st March 2001; or the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions if registered on or after 1st March 2001.

More information on how to find the correct band for your vehicle can be found on the Vehicle banding for parking permits explained page.

Step 4 - Decide whether the permit is the first or subsequent

Second and subsequent permits for a household are charged at 25% more than the first until 1st April 2008, and will be 50% more afterwards.

If you are applying for more than one permit for your household, you should make sure that the highest banded vehicle has the first permit to minimise the cost to you.

Step 5 - Download the application form and additional guidance notes

The application form contains the information you will need to purchase and use your permit and you should download and read it thoroughly before completing.

You should also download the 'Additional guidance notes and prices' for your zone as these contain additional instructions on where you can use your permit, and a price list for your zone which you can keep for future reference.

The resident parking permit application form

• Download the resident parking permit application form(pdf, 75KB)

Guidance notes and prices for zones

• Zone A1 -Richmond Town(pdf, 62KB)
• Zone A2 - Richmond Hill(pdf, 61KB)
• Zone B Hammersmith Bridge(pdf, 61KB)
• Zone B1 North Barnes(pdf, 69KB)
• Zone C - Cole Park(pdf, 61KB)
• Zone CB - Central Barnes(pdf, 61KB)
• Zone CB* - Central Barnes Special(pdf, 70KB)
• Zone CB1 - Barnes Village(pdf, 70KB)
• Zone CB2 - South Barnes(pdf, 70KB)
• Zone D - Central Twickenham(pdf, 70KB)
• Zone E - South Twickenham(pdf, 61KB)
• Zone ES - East Sheen(pdf, 61KB)
• Zone F - East Twickenham(pdf, 61KB)
• Zone G - The Alberts(pdf, 61KB)
• Zone H - Hampton Court(pdf, 33KB)
• Zone HM - Heatham Area(pdf, 61KB)
• Zone J - Townshend(pdf, 61KB)
• Zone KA - Kew Area(pdf, 60KB)
• Zone KB - South Kew(pdf, 60KB)
• Zone KC - North Kew(pdf, 61KB)
• Zone M - Mortlake(pdf, 61KB)
• Zone M1 - Vicarage Road, Teddington(pdf, 62KB)
• Zone N - North-East Richmond(pdf, 61KB)
• Zone S - St Margarets South(pdf, 61KB)
• Zone T – Teddington(pdf, 64KB)
• Zone X - Hampton Wick(pdf, 62KB)
• Zone Z1 - Elleray Road, Teddington(pdf, 62KB)
• Zone Z2 - Ferry Road, Teddington(pdf, 62KB)
• Zone Z3 - Bracken Gardens, Barnes(pdf, 62KB)
• Zone Z4 - Southfield Gardens, Twickenham(pdf, 61KB)
• Zone Z5 - First Cross Road, Twickenham(pdf, 61KB)

Step 6 - Collect the proofs of eligibility

The Resident permit application form details the proofs you will need to provide and you should make sure you have the originals of these to present with your application.  If you cannot provide the necessary proofs then we will not be able to issue you with a permit.

If you are unsure what proofs to provide, contact The Parking Shop (details on the Parking contact details page) and staff will be happy to advise you.

Step 7 - Send or take the application to The Parking Shop

You may send your application by post or take it yourself to The Parking Shop, address details are available on the Parking contact details page.

You should have the following:

• A completed application form
• Proof of residency
• Vehicle Registration Document
• Payment

If you take the application in person then please expect a short wait.  If applying by post, then we recommend that you allow 14 days to process your application.  You must ensure that you park legally until you receive your permit.