Eco vehicles

Residents with low emission vehicles are entitled to a free resident parking permit. Hybrid vehicles, and vehicles using gas, electricity and fuel cells ('eco vehicles') qualify for 100% discount on the permit price, subject to proof of eco vehicle status.

First Time Applications

To obtain a resident parking permit for your eco vehicle, you must first provide the requested proof documents of residency and vehicle ownership and use. You can apply Online, by post or by visiting one of the Your One Stop Express Locations.

More details on required residency and vehicle proof documents.

In order to qualify for the 100% discount, you will need to provide proof of eco vehicle status on your V5C vehicle registration document or provide a supporting letter from an approved supplier on the Energy Powershift Register. This is maintained by the Energy Saving Trust (for more information contact the Energy Savings Trust or call 0845 602 1425).

More details on qualification for eco vehicle status.

Renewal Applications

You can renew your permit Online, by post or by visiting one of the Your One Stop Express Locations.

Changes to Eco Vehicle Permits

If you wish to change your petrol or diesel fueled vehicle to an eco vehicle, we can issue you with a refund for the balance of time remaining on your existing permit upon accepted proof of eco vehicle status.

Conversely, if you change from an eco vehicle to a petrol or diesel fueled vehicle, or wish to add such a vehicle to your permit, you must apply for a new permit and pay the appropriate fee according to the engine size of your new or second vehicle and produce all relevant documentation. 

You can change your permit Online, by post or by visiting one of the Your One Stop Express Locations.

Proof of Eco Qualification

Private and company-owned vehicles

The vehicle registration document (V5C) showing the qualification as an eco vehicle under the section for 'fuel classification'. In cases where a vehicle was bought as new during or after 2001 the V5C should automatically show this information. For vehicles registered before 2001 that have undergone conversion and the DVLA have been notified, it will appear on the V5C.

Where the classification is not shown on the V5C we will require documentation confirming that the vehicle was converted by an approved supplier, as listed in the Transport Energy PowerShift Register maintained by the Energy Saving Trust. For more information go to www.powershift.org.uk or contact the Energy Saving Trust on 0845 602 1425.  

Hired/leased vehicles

We will accept the V5C, letter from an authorised conversion agent, or hire agreement showing that a vehicle meets the eco vehicle classification. Fleet-leased vehicles.

If your vehicle is provided by an employer who has a fleet of vehicles on lease, we will accept a statement of confirmation on headed paper from the lease hire company regarding the eco vehicle classification.