Resident Permits

Permanent residents living within a controlled parking zone (CPZ) who own, keep or have sole use of a vehicle can buy a resident's parking permit.

If you own a property within a CPZ but do not live there, you are not entitled to a resident's permit.

The permit should be displayed on the windscreen of your vehicle. The zone identifier will be printed on the permit eg GR = Grange CPZ.

Cost of residential parking permits

The following is a list of all our CPZs in Southwark and the relevant zone identifier. You can work out which CPZ you live by visiting our CPZ maps webpage

• B = Peckham
• C1 = Bankside
• C2 = Borough
• D = Newington
• E = West Walworth
• EC = East Camberwell 
• F = London Bridge
• G = Bermondsey
• GR = The Grange
• H = Rotherhithe
• HH = Herne Hill
• J = South Walworth
• K = Camberwell
• L = South Camberwell
• M1 = North East Walworth
• M2 = South East Walworth
• N = South Rotherhithe
• NC = North Camberwell 
• SB = South Bermondsey
• T = Trafalgar

Permit costs

Permit type, all controlled zones and prices

• One month resident permit, £13.60
• Three months resident permit, £33.45
• Six months resident permit, £52.25
• 12 months resident permit, £99.30
• Discounted motorbike or moped permits for a 12 month period, £24.83*

*Some vehicles including motorbikes and mopeds may be eligible for a 75 per cent discount. Discounts are currently available for controlled parking zones B, C1, C2, EC, F, G, GR, SB, M2, NC, T and HH.

How to apply

Download a resident parking permit application form (pdf 51kb).

You can also pick up a resident parking application form up from the parking shop, or call 0844 800 2736 to have a form posted to you.

The parking shop
364 Old Kent Road
London
SE1 5AA 

Applying by post

Once completed, send your form to the parking shop at the above address along with

• Two proofs of residence. This must be an original document which will be posted back to you
• One proof of vehicle ownership. This must be an original document which will be posted back to you
• Payment can be made by either a cheque or postal order made payable to Southwark parking services

Applying in person at the parking shop

Bring your completed form to the parking shop at the above address along with

• Two proofs of residence. This must be an original document that will be returned to you
• One proof of vehicle ownership, this must be an original document that will be returned to you
• Payment can be made by either a debit or credit card, cheque or postal order made payable to Southwark parking services
  

Applying online

Facilities for online applications or renewals are not yet available.

Documents needed for issue of permit

Proof of residency documents include

• Driving licence
• Current council tax bill
• Pension or benefit book
• Current housing association or rent book
• Utility bills dated within the last three months. For example gas, water, electricity, home telephone bills.

Proof of vehicle ownership includes

• Vehicle registration document, registered to resident's address within the cpz
• Hire or lease agreement
• Company vehicle confirmation letter. For people with company cars, please see frequently asked questions 
• Accountant's letter of verification. For sole traders only, go to frequently asked questions
• Garage bill of sale or new keeper supplement. For vehicles purchased within the last three months only, go to the frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

I have just moved into a Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ) and don't have the two types of proof described. Can I still get a residents parking permit?

Yes. You can get a one month permit after which time you should renew your permit with the correct proofs. In order to get a one month permit you must supply one valid proof of address and one valid proof of vehicle ownership from the following lists.

Proof of address, for residents who have just moved into a CPZ only

• Estate or letting agency tenant agreement, not private agreement
• Bank statement
• Utility bill
• Credit card statement
• Home telephone bill
• Housing association or council rent book
• Proof of purchase of property, completion letter from solicitor

Proof of vehicle ownership, for residents who have just moved into a CPZ only

• Vehicle registration document with change of address section completed
• A valid insurance certificate showing the vehicle registration number and your address and postcode, within the CPZ
  

I have just purchased my vehicle and don't have the required documents - can I still get a permit?

Yes. If you have purchased a vehicle within the last three months, you can still get a permit if you supply the following documents

• Either the garage bill of sale, or the new keeper supplement. Or the vehicle registration document with the new keeper details completed
• A valid insurance certificate showing the vehicle registration number and your address and postcode, within the CPZ
• Your proof of residence, described above

I have a company car or vehicle - can I still get a permit?

Yes. You must provide the following three documents

• A typed letter on headed paper from either a senior company representative or the company secretary confirming that the vehicle is for your sole use, is kept by you and that the car is either owned or leased by the company
• Either the vehicle registration document or a copy of the company's hire or lease agreement
• Your proof of residence, described above

Is there a limit on the size of vehicles that can be issued a resident's parking permit?

Yes. The vehicle must be less than 2.28 metres high and less than 6.5 metres long. It must not weigh more than five tonnes.

Contact us

If you have any problems applying for a permit or need any help, please call the parking shop.

The parking shop
Tel: 0844 800 2736
parking@southwark.gov.uk
364 Old Kent Road
London
SE1 5AA
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9am to 6.30pm, Closed on Sunday and bank holidays.