Renew your resident parking permit

Changes to the way we charge for resident parking permits

From the revised date of Monday 3 June 2024 (date now confirmed), vehicles will be charged primarily based on their level of Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) emissions. This will be ascertained via a DVLA look-up at the point of purchase. The charging is banded dependent upon emission levels meaning the least polluting vehicles paying the least and the most polluting paying the most. We will also be operating a diesel surcharge for pre-2015 diesel vehicles.

Introducing these schemes aims to encourage the use of low-polluting vehicles and discourage the use of those that are more polluting. The schemes aim to 'nudge' those who park regularly in Westminster when making choices about vehicle use and ownership, in terms of the type of vehicles they own, or whether they actually need to use those vehicles in Westminster at all or could alternatively rely on public transport or the council's car club schemes.

These changes mean that the new charging regime will apply for resident permits purchased or renewed from Monday 3 June. Upon permit purchase, renewal or replacement from this date, each vehicle will require a separate permit, but we will allow individuals up to three permits each. However, extra charges will apply for a second and a third permit.

Further information about these changes. 

The cabinet member's decisions approving the introduction of the new charging schemes are published online.

• Approval for the scheme's concept
• Approval for the scheme's detail
• Climate Action, Environment and Highways Policy and Scrutiny Report

New permits issued are virtual rather than paper-based.

Renew your resident permit online using your debit or credit card

Renewal letters are sent by either email or post, normally five weeks before your permit expires. To avoid emails being sent to your junk items folder, please add [email protected] to your safe sender's list. 

Upon renewal, you will receive notification that your new virtual permit is ready to use.

When renewing, please use your email address and password. If this is the first time using our new system, from April 2023, you will be prompted to reset your password.

Renew online

If your permit is not renewed within six days of the current permit expiring, a new application must be made.

If you cannot provide all required proof documents, we will consider issuing you with a temporary six-week permit.

Watch the video below for advice on resetting your password:

Other ways to apply

If you do not have internet access at home, use our library PCs and iPads to apply online.

Alternatively, please download the application form and return it with your proof documents by email to [email protected].

By post to: Westminster City Council, Parking Services, PO Box 353, Sheffield, S98 1ER.