Parking Bays

You can stop to load and unload from a parking bay - however restrictions do apply at certain times of the day and in some cases payment may be necessary. Please see below for details.
Pay and Display and Pay by Phone Bays
During Controlled Hours
- Commercial vehicles and motorcycle couriers can stop to load or unload for a maximum of 20 minutes.
- Private vehicles can stop to load or unload for a maximum of 20 minutes, but only if the items are too bulky or heavy to be carried from an alternative location, otherwise payment is required.
IMPORTANT: Continuous loading activity must be apparent at all times, otherwise a Penalty Charge Notice may be issued.
Outside of Controlled Hours
- All vehicles can stop to load or unload without restriction.
Resident Permit Bays
During controlled hours (indicated on signs in the bays):
- Commercial vehicles and motorcycle couriers can stop to load or unload for a maximum of 20 minutes.
- Private vehicles can stop to load or unload for a maximum of 20 minutes, but only if the items are too bulky or heavy to be carried from an alternative location.
IMPORTANT: Continuous loading activity must be apparent at all times, otherwise a Penalty Charge Notice may be issued.
Outside controlled hours:
- All vehicles can stop to park or load and unload without restriction.
Moving home or carrying out works?
If you need to carry out works in a building next to a parking bay, you may need to apply for a parking suspension.
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