Resident parking permits
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About resident parking permits
If you live within a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) you will need a residents parking permit to be able to park your vehicle in a resident permit holders, permit holders or in any 'permit holders past this point' area within the controlled hours.
Signs on the street will give more information about the zone and its operating hours.
Resident permits are virtual, which means you do not need to display anything in your vehicle. Your permit is electronic and is associated with your vehicle registration number.
Patrolling Civil Enforcement Officers will be able to view your permit on their handheld computers.
You can apply for a 12 month or a 3 month permit.
You will receive renewal reminders in advance of the permit expiry date.
Households can hold up to a maximum of 4 resident permits at any 1 time.
Apply for a resident permit
To apply for a resident permit you will need:
- proof of address
- proof of vehicle ownership
- a valid email address
- your credit or debit card details, we do not accept AMEX
Proof of address
Proof of address documents we accept are:
- your council tax demand for the last 12 month period
- your rent agreement for the last 12 month period
- a solicitor's letter showing the house purchase completion date
- 2 utility bills from different suppliers dated and showing your name and address. These must be from within the last 12 months. They must not be mobile phone bills
- drivers license clearly showing your name and address within the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ)
Alternatively, you can consent to an address validation check which will be carried out by Experian during the application process. This check will not affect your credit score but will appear as a search by NSL Ltd on your credit file.
Proof of vehicle ownership
For cars registered at the permit holder’s address
You will need the:
- vehicle logbook (V5C) registered in the same name and address in the (CPZ) as the permit holder. We do not accept the new keeper supplement (V5C/2)
- insurance policy schedule showing your name as the main policy holder with the vehicle insured at the same address in the CPZ as the permit holder. We do not accept the certificate of motor insurance
For cars not registered at the permit holder’s address
If you have a company car, we need a signed and recently dated letter from your employer on headed company paper. The letter must state:
- your full name
- that you are an employee of the company
- your vehicle registration mark
- your full address in the CPZ where the vehicle is kept overnight
If you have a long term lease or hire vehicle, we need a recently dated copy of the agreement on headed paper. The agreement must state:
- your full name
- your vehicle registration mark
- the length terms of the agreement
- your full address in the CPZ where the vehicle is kept overnight
After you have completed your application, and if you have opted to pay now or use a registered card you will receive a confirmation email to let you know that your resident permit is active from your chosen start date.
If you chose to pay online after approval, you will receive an email with instructions about how to pay.
Your vehicle will not be covered until you have paid.
We may contact you to provide further evidence if required at a later date for fraud and audit purposes.
Accepted document formats are PDF, JPG, JPEG or BMP.
Renew a resident parking permit
We will send you email reminders 4 weeks, 2 weeks and the day before your current permit is due to expire. Follow the link in the email to renew your permit.
Emails from NSL Apply should appear in your inbox and are sent from Barnet.Permits@nsl.co.uk
Please check your spam and junk folders before contacting us.
The renewal process allows you to renew your permit on the same payment scheme as your current one (every 12 months or every 3 months).
If you wish to change payment scheme you will need to apply again.
We may request current proof if you have renewed your parking permit for 3 or more subsequent years since it was first provided. If this is the case it will show 'expired' next to the document type or proof being requested.
Change of address
Same CPZ
If you are moving to an address in the same CPZ then all you need to do is provide the proof documents and update your address in your permit account. To do this, check the 'update your address' section in the guidance document
Different CPZ
If you have moved to an address in a different CPZ then you would need to cancel your existing resident permit and apply for a new resident permit. You may be due a pro rata refund for the full remaining months.
Change of vehicle
If you have changed your vehicle, you do not need to cancel your resident permit.
All you need to do is provide the proof documents and request a change of vehicle in your permit account. To do this, check the 'change of vehicle' section in the guidance document
If your new vehicle falls into a higher or lower charge band, then you would either be required to pay a pro rata surcharge or be issued with a pro rata refund once the change of vehicle has been approved.
If the new vehicle falls into the same charge band, then no surcharge or refund applies.
We may contact you to provide further evidence.
Temporary resident permits
You should apply for a temporary permit if you’ve:
- recently moved to an address in Barnet that is in a CPZ
- moved to another address in a CPZ and are waiting for your proof documents
- changed your vehicle and are waiting for your proof documents
This permit is free of charge and will provide you with 14 days cover for your vehicle whilst you are awaiting your proof documents.
Temporary resident permits are only issued once and cannot be extended.
Temporary change of vehicle - main vehicle being serviced or repaired?
You can apply for a temporary change of vehicle if you:
- have a resident permit and your main car is being serviced or repaired
- need temporary cover for a hire or courtesy car
To apply, check the 'temporary change of vehicle cover' section of our resident permit system guidance document
Once the temporary change of vehicle cover has been applied to your resident permit it is active straight away. The cover is set to expire after 14 days from the activation date.
After 14 days has lapsed the temporary vehicle registration will automatically be deleted, and your resident permit will automatically be assigned to your main vehicle.
As this is temporary cover, you will not receive any reminder notifications and there will be no record of the temporary vehicle registration once the 14 days has lapsed. Therefore, you will need to make a note of the activation date of the temporary change of vehicle.
In the event that your main vehicle is still being serviced or repaired after 14 days you would need to repeat the temporary change of vehicle cover process in your permit account.
You can only apply for temporary vehicle cover 4 times in a 12 month period starting from the date that the resident permit was issued or renewed from.
Apply for a temporary change of vehicle
Cancel your permit
If you no longer require your permit, you can cancel the permit in your account.
Once cancelled, a pro rata refund for the full remaining months will be calculated from the date the permit has been cancelled on the system.
The refund should automatically be credited back to the payment card within 14 working days.
If, for any reason the refund has not been credited back to the payment card within this time frame, then please contact us by email at parking.clientteam@barnet.gov.uk to arrange an alternative refund method.
Prices
Permit prices are based on the engine size and emissions of your vehicle.
For vehicles registered before 1 March 2001, or where the CO2 emissions is not documented, the permit price is based on the vehicle engine size.
| Band | CO2 Emission | Engine size (CC) | Price for first vehicle | Price for any additional vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | g/CO2/km: 0 | Electric | £16.50 | £44.00 |
| 2 | g/CO2/km: 1-50 | £27.50 | £55.00 | |
| 3 | g/CO2/km: 51-75 | £27.50 | £55.00 | |
| 4 | g/CO2/km: 76-90 | £55.00 | £82.50 | |
| 5 | g/CO2/km: 91-100 | up to 1000cc | £55.00 | £82.50 |
| 6 | g/CO2/km: 101-110 | 1000cc to 1099cc | £55.00 | £82.50 |
| 7 | g/CO2/km: 111-130 | 1100cc to 1200cc | £72.00 | £99.50 |
| 8 | g/CO2/km: 131-150 | 1201cc to 1300cc | £78.50 | £106.00 |
| 9 | g/CO2/km: 151-170 | 1301cc to 1549cc | £94.00 | £121.50 |
| 10 | g/CO2/km: 171-190 | 1550cc to 1800cc | £110.00 | £137.50 |
| 11 | g/CO2/km: 191-200 | 1801cc to 1900cc | £125.50 | £153.00 |
| 12 | g/CO2/km: 201-225 | 1901cc to 2449cc | £157.00 | £184.50 |
| 13 | g/CO2/km: 226-255 | Over 2450cc | £188.50 | £216.00 |
| 14 | g/CO2/km: 256+ | £200.50 | £228.00 |
| Band | CO2 Emissions | Engine size (CC) | Price for first vehicle | Price for any additional vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | g/CO2/km: 0 | Electric | £4.20 | £11.20 |
| 2 | g/CO2/km: 1-50 | £7.00 | £14.00 | |
| 3 | g/CO2/km: 51-75 | £7.00 | £14.00 | |
| 4 | g/CO2/km: 76-90 | £14.00 | £21.00 | |
| 5 | g/CO2/km: 91-100 | up to 1000cc | £14.00 | £21.00 |
| 6 | g/CO2/km: 101-110 | 1000cc to 1099cc | £14.00 | £21.00 |
| 7 | g/CO2/km: 111-130 | 1100cc to 1200cc | £18.25 | £25.25 |
| 8 | g/CO2/km: 131-150 | 1201cc to 1300cc | £19.75 | £26.75 |
| 9 | g/CO2/km: 151-170 | 1301cc to 1549cc | £23.75 | £30.75 |
| 10 | g/CO2/km: 171-190 | 1550cc to 1800cc | £27.75 | £34.75 |
| 11 | g/CO2/km: 191-200 | 1801cc to 1900cc | £31.50 | £38.50 |
| 12 | g/CO2/km: 201-225 | 1901cc to 2449cc | £39.50 | £46.50 |
| 13 | g/CO2/km: 226-255 | Over 2450cc | £47.25 | £54.25 |
| 14 | g/CO2/km: 256+ | £50.25 | £57.25 |
Resident permit surcharge fees
There is an additional surcharge for any diesel vehicles
| Permit type | Diesel surcharge | Additional vehicle |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Month Residents Permit | £11.00 | £27.50 |
| 3 Month Residents Permit | £2.80 | £7.00 |
7+ seater vehicles reduction
If your vehicle has 7 passenger seats or more, you can apply for a reduction on your permit price.
The discount only applies if your vehicle falls into band 7 to 14. The discount does not include any supplements which apply if your car is a diesel vehicle or any additional vehicles.
The discount only applies to active permits only and not expired periods or permits. We will not back date any refunds for expired periods or permits.
To request the partial refund, you need to first of all apply or renew your parking permit, pay the full price, and then email us to request your partial refund.
You will need to provide proof that the vehicle has 7 or more seats for your partial refund to be processed. The information can be found in your vehicle logbook (V5C) or in your insurance policy schedule. If you cannot find any reference to the number of seats, then please provide us with photos of the front profile (including the vehicle registration mark) along with side profile photos of the vehicle clearly showing that there are 7 or more seats.
Permit prices are based on the engine size and emissions of your vehicle.
| Band | CO2 Emissions | Engine size (CC) | Price for first vehicle | Price for any additional vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | g/CO2/km: 111-130 | 1100cc to 1200cc | £72.00 | £99.50 |
| 8 | g/CO2/km: 131-150 | 1201cc to 1300cc | £72.00 | £99.50 |
| 9 | g/CO2/km: 151-170 | 1301cc to 1549cc | £72.00 | £99.50 |
| 10 | g/CO2/km: 171-190 | 1550cc to 1800cc | £72.00 | £99.50 |
| 11 | g/CO2/km: 191-200 | 1801cc to 1900cc | £72.00 | £99.50 |
| 12 | g/CO2/km: 201-225 | 1901cc to 2449cc | £78.50 | £106.00 |
| 13 | g/CO2/km: 226-255 | Over 2450cc | £94.25 | £121.75 |
| 14 | g/CO2/km: 256+ | £100.25 | £127.75 |
| Band | CO2 Emissions | Engine size (CC) | Price for first vehicle | Price for any additional vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | g/CO2/km: 111-130 | 1100cc to 1200cc | £18.25 | £25.25 |
| 8 | g/CO2/km: 131-150 | 1201cc to 1300cc | £18.25 | £25.25 |
| 9 | g/CO2/km: 151-170 | 1301cc to 1549cc | £18.25 | £25.25 |
| 10 | g/CO2/km: 171-190 | 1550cc to 1800cc | £18.25 | £25.25 |
| 11 | g/CO2/km: 191-200 | 1801cc to 1900cc | £18.25 | £25.25 |
| 12 | g/CO2/km: 201-225 | 1901cc to 2449cc | £19.75 | £26.75 |
| 13 | g/CO2/km: 226-255 | Over 2450cc | £23.63 | £30.63 |
| 14 | g/CO2/km: 256+ | £25.13 | £32.13 |
Terms and conditions of use
- Only the resident can apply and purchase a Residents permit for their address that falls within the eligible property ranges of a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) as stipulated within the relevant traffic order.
- Resident permits are issued as a virtual, electronic permit which are valid for a specific vehicle.
- It is the responsibility of the permit holder to ensure that they supply the correct vehicle registration mark when applying for their permit.
- The maximum number of resident permits which shall be issued to any household at any one time shall be 4.
- Resident Permits are only valid in Permit Holders Only or Resident Permit Holders Only parking places within the CPZ with the same zone identified letter(s) associated with the permit and shown on the time plate.
- Resident Permits are not valid in any other parking space or place other than the Permit Holders Only or Residents Permit Holders Only spaces.
- The issue of a Residents permit does not guarantee the availability of a parking space nor does it render the Council subject to any liability in respect of loss or damage to any vehicle in a parking place or the contents or fittings of any such vehicle.
- Failure to have a Residents permit valid during the controlled hours of the given CPZ may result in a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) being issued to the vehicle.
- Parking places may be suspended by any person duly authorised by the Council or the police. Do not park in a parking place where signs indicate it is suspended.
- If a resident permit is no longer required, and the permit holder cancels the permit within their permit account, a refund for the remaining number of full calendar months will be processed.
- The council may revoke a permit if it is believed that the permit is being misused. Where a vehicle has 3 or more outstanding penalty charge notices issued that have progressed to 'charge certificate' stage (by this stage there is no longer a right of appeal) then a new or renewed permit will not be issued for that vehicle until the outstanding penalty has been paid or the matter otherwise resolved.
- A permit may be suspended or cancelled if it is not used in accordance with these terms and conditions (under these circumstances you will not be entitled to any refund).
- Failure to comply with these conditions may result in a PCN being issued to your vehicle.
- A goods vehicle with an overall height greater than 2.3 metres may not make use of a parking place during controlled hours.