Trades permits

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

1.  What is a Trades Permit? 

A Trades Permit allows trades people to park in a resident or meter/pay & display or pay by phone parking bay at a discounted rate of approximately 20%. It is for trades people carrying out works or services to premises within Westminster.

2.  Who can apply for a Trades Permit?

  • Trades people
  • Businesses carrying out a legitimate trade or business 
  • Westminster residents

3.  How long is the permit valid for? 

  • Minimum: 1 day
  • Maximum: 7 continuous days (can include Saturdays and Sundays if the parking zone in which you are working in is controlled on these days

4.  Can I buy my permit in advance?  How far in advance?

Yes. A Trades Permit can be purchased as far in advance as you wish. They do not have to be for consecutive days and can include Saturdays and Sundays if the parking zone in which you are working in is controlled on these days.

5.  Can I renew my Trades Permit? 

A Trades Permit cannot be renewed. You will need to purchase a new Trades Permit.

6.  Can I request a refund for a Trades Permit I did not use?

We do not offer a refund for Trades Permits

7.  Can I use my Trades Permit in another parking subzone?

No, this is not permitted. You will need to purchase another Trades Permit that is valid for the parking zone in which you wish to park.

8.  Can I use my Trades Permit with another vehicle?

No, Trades Permits are non-transferable and may only be used on the vehicle and for the purpose for which they were booked. You will need to purchase another Trades Permit

9.  Why can I only park in a Resident's Bay until 5:30pm when the Trades Permit is valid until 6:30pm?

Resident parking bays are at a premium in the City and this rule has been made to ensure that as many spaces as possible are available for residents to park in the evenings. Failure to move the vehicle by 5:30pm may result in a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) being issued. You are advised to move your vehicle into a meter, pay & display or pay by phone bay in good time from 5:30pm onwards to avoid being issued with a PCN.

10.  How do Parking Attendants enforce Trades Permits? 

Parking attendants will be able to check the validity of a Trades Permit by looking at the permit displayed in the car and through use of their handhelds. If a parking attendant is unable to view and verify the details of your permit, this may result in you being issued a Penalty Charge Notice.

11.  Why are half day Trades Permits no longer available? 

Since the Council increased maximum stay on meters and Pay & Display machines from 2 hours to 4 hours, we have seen a significant drop in applications for the half day Trades Permits as many of our customers are now parking on meters and pay and display machines.

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