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 initial for your zone will be printed on the permit.
Cost of residential parking permits
List of the controlled parking zones in Southwark
- B = Peckham
- C1 = Bankside
- C2 = Borough
- D = Newington
- E = West Walworth
- F = London Bridge
- G = Bermondsey
- GR = The Grange
- H = Rotherhithe
- HH = Herne Hill
- J = South Walworth
- K = South Camberwell
- L = South East Walworth
- 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
- Three months resident permit, £32
- Six months resident permit, £50
- 12 months resident permit, £95
- Discounted motorbike or moped permits for a 12 month period, £23.75*
*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, F, G, GR, SB, M2, NC, T and HH.
How to apply
Download a  resident parking permit application form (pdf 51kb). To view this document, you will need Adobe Reader.
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/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
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 |