On-street parking permits
We run a number of on-street resident's parking schemes.
To check if you are eligible for an on-street parking permit, see resident parking schemes and addresses.
If your street does not have a scheme and you are interested in setting one up, see new on-street resident's parking schemes.
If you are the Landlord/ Property Manager of an eligible property within a Residents Parking Zone but do not reside there, then you would not be able to apply for either a residents permit or visitor scratch cards. If, you are carrying out works on the property then you will need to apply for a dispensation on our Parking dispensations page. If you are already a resident and require works to be carried out then a dispensation is also required, scratch cards are not appropriate for builders/plumbers etc.
Permits are not required for solo motorcycles and mopeds.
The applicant must be the DVLA registered keeper of the vehicle unless it is a lease/company vehicle in which case you will require a letter on headed company notepaper advising you are permitted to keep the vehicle at your home address.
On street parking permit applications and renewals
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Resident's on-street parking permits
Resident's on street parking permit facts
Resident's on street parking permit
| For |
People who live in the zone covered by the scheme. |
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| Cost |
£80.00 for the first resident's permit, £95 for the second third permit (where applicable) £105.00. |
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| How many permits you can get |
You can buy up to 2 permits. If you have off-road parking (including a garage) for 1 car you can only buy 1 permit; if you have off road parking for 2 cars, you cannot get a permit. |
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| How long permits last |
1 year |
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How to apply for or renew a resident's on-street parking permit
Use this form to apply for both new applications and renewals of on-street parking permits. If you are renewing, apply at least 4 weeks before your permit is due to run out. We do not send reminders.
Do not use this form for residents car park permits.
Apply for or renew a resident's on-street permit
You will need:
- a copy of the vehicle registration document (V5) showing the address for which you are applying, if you have not yet updated this document at the DVLA then send a copy of the current V5 to prove ownership of the vehicle and you will be issued with a unique reference number to display in your vehicle. This allows a 2-week period to reregister the vehicle and send a copy to us OR in lieu of the V5, a letter on company paper for a company car
- proof of your address such as your council tax notice, a recent bank statement (last 3 months), a recent utilities bill (last 3 months), or a tenancy agreement
What happens next
We will send the permit within 7 working days by first class Royal Mail post. We give new applicants a unique reference number to display in the car until the permit arrives.
Business on-street parking permits
Business on-street parking permit facts
Business on street parking permit facts
| For |
Businesses in a resident's permit zone where customers need to park near to the business. |
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| Cost |
£126 for each permit. |
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| How many permits you can get |
Depends on business need - contact us before you apply to discuss how many permits we can give. |
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| How long permits last for |
1 year |
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How to apply for or renew business on-street parking permits
We need an application form and proof of address (see below for further information) for both new applications and renewals. If you are renewing, apply at least 4 weeks before your permits are due to run out. We do not send reminders.
Once we have agreed how many permits you can get, send us the following:
Once we have the form, evidence and payment, we will send out the permits within 7 working days by first class Royal Mail post.
Contact details for documents and payment
Carer's on-street parking permits
Carers' on-street parking permit facts
Carer's on street parking permit facts
| For |
Residents who reside within one of our listed resident zones and who need at-home care to give to visiting carers. The carers can be professional carers, friends or family. The resident must apply, not the carer. |
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| Cost |
Free |
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| How many permits you can get |
You can get 1 carers' permit - you can get this as well as a normal resident's permit or permits. The same permit can be used by any carer who visits. |
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| How long permits last |
1 year |
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How to apply for or renew a carers' on street parking permit
We need an application form and evidence documents for both new applications and renewals. If you are renewing, apply at least 4 weeks before your permit is due to run out. We do not send reminders.
To apply for a carers' on-street parking permit, send us the following:
- for first time applications - a current doctor's letter saying that you need home care and whether the need is temporary or permanent
- for renewals where the previous permit was based on a temporary care need - a new doctor's letter stating that you still need home care and whether the need is temporary or permanent
Once we have the form, documents and payment, we send the permit within 7 working days by first class Royal Mail post.
We give new applicants a unique reference number for carers to display in the car until the permit arrives. We can give the number immediately if you email the documents or bring them to one of our customer service centres.
We do not offer a same day collection service.
Contact details for documents
Visitor parking scratch cards for on street resident parking schemes
Visitor parking scratch cards facts
Visitor parking scratch card facts
| For |
Residents to give to visitors to use (not applicable to builders, plumbers etc. a dispensation is required for works being carried out to the property) |
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| Cost |
£7.50 per book of 10 cards for the first batch of up to 4 books at initial application. To buy more books or books at any other time, the cost is £15 per book. |
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| How long do scratch cards last |
Each scratch card can only be used once and in one vehicle. |
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How to apply for visitor parking scratch cards
To apply for visitor parking scratch cards, send us the following:
- Complete the application form for visitor parking scratch cards (PDF,29KB)
- proof of your address such as your council tax notice, a recent bank statement (last 3 months), a recent utilities bill (last 3 months), or a tenancy agreement (unless you have bought scratch cards within the last 6 months, in which case we do not need new proof)
- payment
Once we receive the form, address proof and payment, we will send your scratch cards within 7 working days by 1st class recorded Royal Mail.
Contact details for documents and payment
If you abuse visitor scratch cards (for example, you use a card in more than one car), we may withdraw your cards and refuse to allow you to buy more cards.
Resident's on street parking permit
Refunds, changes, lost permits and courtesy cars
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Return an on-street parking permit for refund
If you no longer need your permit, we can give you a refund for the number of whole months left on the permit less a £10 admin fee. We normally make refund payments by BACS.
We must get the permit and the refund application form within 3 working days of the beginning of the month for that month to count for a refund. Proof of posting is not proof of receipt so we do advise that you return the permit by recorded delivery.
We do not give refunds for unused visitor scratch cards.
Refund application forms
Resident's parking permits - refunds and permanent vehicle changes form (PDF, 228KB)
Business parking permits - refunds form (PDF, 558KB)
You can post the permit and form or bring them to us.
Where to send or bring documents
Parking permit refund amounts
Resident parking permit refund amounts
| Months left | £80 permit refund amount | £95.00 permit refund amount | £126 Business permit refund amount |
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| 11 |
£63.00 |
£76.00 |
£105.00 |
| 10 |
£57.00 |
£68.00 |
£94.00 |
| 9 |
£50.00 |
£61.00 |
£84.00 |
| 8 |
£43.00 |
£53.00 |
£73.00 |
| 7 |
£37.00 |
£45.00 |
£63.00 |
| 6 |
£30.00 |
£37.00 |
£52.00 |
| 5 |
£23.00 |
£29.00 |
£42.00 |
| 4 |
£17.00 |
£21.00 |
£31.00 |
| 3 |
0 |
0 |
£21.00 |
| 2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Tell us you have changed the car you use your on street parking permit with
You need a new permit if you change your car. A new permit costs £25.00.
When you have applied for the new permit, you can use your old permit on a temporary basis if you have a unique reference number from us. To get the number, email our parking team or call us on 0300 123 5020.
You must display the unique reference number in the car with your current permit until you get a new permit. The unique reference number is valid for 8 weeks.
To get a new permit, send us a residents' parking permits - refunds and permanent vehicle changes form (PDF, 228KB) and your payment.
You should then send a copy of the new/updated V5; on receipt of this document we will send a new permanent permit.
When you get your new permit, you must return the old one. We may charge you £25.00 if you do not.
Where to send or bring documents
Replace a lost resident's on-street parking permit
If you lose your parking permit, let us know and we will send a replacement. A replacement permit costs £25.00. You can call us on 0300 123 5020 and pay by card, and we will give you a unique reference number to display in your car until you get the new permit. We will issue a new permit within 7 days.
You can also write to us with the payment or come in to a contact centre.
Use your on street parking permit with a courtesy car
You can use your resident's permit for a courtesy car but you must tell us. We will then give you a unique reference number that you must display in the car with your permit. The number is valid for 2 weeks, but you can ask us to extend this if you need to.
To get a reference number, email our parking team or call us on 0300 123 5020.
Where to email or send parking permit documents and payment
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Resident on-street parking schemes and eligible addresses
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on street resident parking schemes in Alderley Edge
Lydiat Lane area - zone N
Status: live
- Thurston Green - all properties
- Carlisle Street - all properties
- Lydiat Lane - all properties
- South Terrace - all properties
- Beech Cottages - all properties
- Netherfields - all properties
- South Grove - odd numbers 1 to 5, even numbers 4 to 12
- Chorley Hall Lane - odd numbers 1 to 29, even numbers 2 to 18
Drawing of Residents Parking – Alderley Edge Zone N Lydiat Lane Area (PDF, 305KB)
Clifton Street - zone P
Status: live
- Clifton Street - all properties
Drawing of Residents Parking – Alderley Edge Zone P Clifton Street (PDF, 215KB)
South Street - zone W1
Status: live - eligible properties
- Even numbers 36,38,40,42,44,46
- Odd numbers 49,51,53,55,57
Drawing of Residents Parking – Alderley Edge Zone W1 South Street (PDF, 264KB)
on street resident parking schemes in Congleton
Stonehouse Green - zone G
Status: live
- Stonehouse Green - all properties
Drawing of Residents Parking - Congleton Zone G Stonehouse Green (PDF, 268KB)
Park Road area - zone J
Status: live
- Park Road - all properties
- Park View - all properties
- Worral Street - odd numbers 1 to 7, even numbers 2 to 10
Drawing of Residents Parking - Congleton Zone J Park Road (PDF, 273KB)
Kinsey Street area - zone K
Status: live
- Kinsey Street - all properties
- Tanner Street - all properties
- Park Street - all properties
- Bark Street - all properties
- Bank Street - all properties
- Back Park Street - all properties
Drawing of Residents Parking - Congleton Zone K Kinsey Street Area (PDF, 257KB)
on street resident parking schemes in Crewe
Hungerford Road area - zone R
Status: live
- Fernbank Close - all properties
- Hungerford Road - even numbers 310 to 374, odd numbers 299 to 369
- Hungerford Terrace - all properties
- Lyncroft Close - all properties
Drawing of Residents Parking - Crewe Zone R - Hungerford Road Area (PDF, 236KB)
on street resident parking schemes in Holmes Chapel
Church View - zone T
Status: live
- Church View - all properties
Drawing of Residents Parking - Holmes Chapel Zone T Church View (PDF, 149KB)
on street resident parking schemes in Knutsford
Old Market Place - zone D
Status: live
- Old Market Place - odd numbers 13 to 23
Drawing of Residents Parking - Knutsford Zone D Old Market Place (PDF, 285KB)
Gaskell Avenue - zone E
Status: live
- Gaskell Avenue - all properties
Drawing of Residents Parking - Knutsford Zone E Gaskell Avenue (PDF, 629KB)
on-street resident parking schemes in Macclesfield
Cottage Street area - zone A1
Status: live
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Cottage Street odd numbers 5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27
- Oxford Road odd numbers 43,45,47,49,51,53,55,57,59,61,63,65,67,69
- Beswick Street odd numbers 3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,19A, 21-25
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Beswick Street even numbers 12,14,16,18, 20, 22, 24
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Crompton Road number 52
Drawing of Residents Parking - Macclesfield Zone A1 - Cottage Street Area (PDF, 231KB)
Green Street area - zone A2
Status: live
- Green Street even numbers 6,8, 22 to 66
- Fountain Street even numbers 18 to 52, odd numbers 7 to 31
- Flint Street even numbers 14 to 20, odd numbers 1 to 19
- Canal Street even numbers 30 to 36, odd numbers 29 to 41
- Daintry Street all properties
- Glegg Street all properties
- Fountain Mews all properties
Drawing of Residents Parking - Macclesfield Zone A2 Green Street Area (PDF, 328KB)
Cumberland Street / Brock Street - zone F
Status: live
- Brock Street - all properties south of Hibel Road
- Cumberland Street - all properties between the junctions with Jordangate and Hibel Road
Drawing of Residents Parking - Macclesfield Zone F Brock Street - Cumberland Street (PDF, 316KB)
Prestbury Road area - zone H
Status: live
- Riseley Street - all properties
- Hope Street West - all properties
- Walker Street - all properties
- Sharpley Street - all properties
- Boothby Street - all properties
- Grosvenor Street - all properties
- Prestbury Road - odd numbers 13 to 71, even numbers 8 to 70
- Longacre Street - odd numbers 3 to 17, even numbers 2 to 12
Drawing of Residents Parking - Macclesfield Zone H Prestbury Road Area (PDF, 364KB)
Macclesfield Forest - zone V
Status: live
- Clarke Lane - properties 1 - 7
Drawing of Residents Parking - Macclesfield Zone V - Macclesfield Forest (PDF, 428KB)
Boden Street - zone W
Status: live
- Boden Street - all properties
Drawing of Residents Parking - Macclesfield Zone W - Boden Street (PDF, 208KB)
on street resident parking schemes in Nantwich (Willaston)
Gladstone Street - zone M
Status: live
- Gladstone Street - all properties
Drawing of Residents Parking - Willaston Zone M Gladstone Street (PDF, 232KB)
Hawthorne Walk - zone A
Status: live
- Hawthorne Walk - all domestic properties
Drawing of Residents Parking - Wilmslow Zone A Hawthorn Walk (PDF, 657KB)
Wycliffe Avenue - zone B
Status: live
- Wycliffe Avenue - all properties
Drawing of Residents Parking - Wilmslow Zone B Wycliffe Avenue (PDF, 675KB)
Altrincham Road - zone C
Status: live
- Altrincham Road - numbers 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11 only
Drawing of Residents Parking - Wilmslow Zone C Altrincham Road (PDF, 507KB)
Ladyfield / Bollin Walk - zone L
Status: live
- Ladyfield Street - all properties
- Ladyfield Terrace - all properties
- Mopmakers Green - all properties
- Bollin Walk - all properties
Drawing of Residents Parking - Wilmslow Zone L Ladyfield - Bollin Walk (PDF, 340KB)
St James Drive area - zone S
Status: live
- St James’ Drive - all properties
- Sandringham Way - all properties
- Balmoral Way - all properties
- Gatcombe Mews - all properties
- Kensington Court - all properties
- Highgrove Mews - all properties
- Clarence Court - all properties
Drawing of Residents Parking - Wilmslow Zone S - St James Drive (PDF, 160KB)
New on-street resident parking schemes
We can consider suggestions for new on-street resident parking schemes on streets where daytime non-resident parking means residents regularly struggle to park.
A resident parking scheme is not the answer if the problem is that there are too many resident's cars for the spaces available.
We only introduce schemes after full consultation with residents and any businesses who may be affected, and where there is overwhelming support for the scheme.
Each scheme is designed to meet the needs of the residents of the particular street(s).
If you are interested in setting up a scheme in your area, read how resident parking schemes work and our on-street resident parking scheme policy (PDF, 1.6MB).
If you then think a scheme may be appropriate in your area, contact your ward councillor. The councillor will talk to our parking team. If we agree that a scheme might help solve parking problems, we will send information packs to residents and businesses on the street(s) concerned and ask for their views.
How resident on-street parking schemes work
Resident on-street parking schemes stop daytime commuters, shoppers and visitors using parking spaces and allow residents to park near their homes.
Resident on-street parking scheme terms and conditions
General conditions
1. Your sole or main residence should be the one from which you are applying and must be within the zone as defined by our residents' schemes.
2. The vehicle must be registered at the address you are applying from. This will need to be shown in the V5 (the exception to this is with a company or lease vehicle – see later).
3. You must be able to prove residency.
4. If you live in a “house of multiple occupancy” (shared house) this will be treated as one address only for applications. If you live in a flat then each flat within a house or building will be treated as a separate address. If you are not sure which applies please seek assistance from the sources quoted above. Generally a “house of multiple occupancy” will be registered as one address for council tax purposes and flats within a building should be registered as separate addresses and have separate entrances.
5. Your permit(s) will be issued for the parking zone you live in.
6. Permits can only be used in the zone for which they are issued. Both permits and zones will be clearly marked with a zone letter or letter and number. Alternative parking arrangements must be made for days on which road/highway maintenance is scheduled - this is your responsibility and the permit will not be valid elsewhere. Using a permit in the wrong zone could result in a Penalty Charge Notice being issued.
7. The Council cannot guarantee a space for you, although the scheme design should make it easier to find a space in which to park.
8. It remains your responsibility to ensure your vehicle is parked legally and safely at all times.
9. You must ensure that your permit is valid and clearly displayed at all times. Failure to do so may result in a Penalty Charge Notice being issued.
10. Your permit entitles you to park in any bay within your zone marked “Resident Permit Holders Only.” If your zone also includes shared use bays, “Limited Waiting” and “Residents”, you may park in these bays for as long as you want. The limited waiting restriction does not apply to permit holders.
11. If we need to suspend a bay for any reason then you may not park in it whilst it is suspended. It will be clearly marked, this is not likely to happen except in rare or unusual circumstances.
12. If you are parked in a resident’s bay your vehicle must be able to fit wholly within the bay. Vehicles not parked wholly within the markings of a bay could receive a Penalty Charge Notice.
13. Caravans and trailers should only be parked within a residents' bay for the purposes of loading or unloading and should be attached to the vehicle displaying a valid permit. Abuse of this may lead to a permit being withdrawn.
14. Your vehicle must fit within the following criteria:
- can carry no more than 13 people including the driver
- does not exceed 6 metres in length
- is not more than 2.44 metres (8 ft) high
- is not more than 3.5 tonnes GVW
15. If you need a courtesy car or hire vehicle because your own is off the road temporarily then please obtain a temporary permit by ringing the following number 0300 123 5020. A unique reference number will be issued and this must be displayed next to your existing permit in your replacement vehicle. This unique reference number carries the same terms and conditions as your permit.
16. If you drive a company/lease vehicle or vehicles then you must produce a signed letter on letter headed paper from the company secretary or similar senior person or HR department, that clearly states that you are entitled to use this vehicle and take it home with you as part of your terms and conditions of employment. If you drive lots of different company vehicles then a permit may be issued without a registration in this one instance. N.B. Defacing, altering, amending the permit in any way or photocopying a permit or any part thereof to display in a vehicle will result in the permit being withdrawn and subsequent requests for permits being denied.
17. The number of permits available to a household will depend on the number of off-road spaces that households may have. Each off-road space will reduce the number of permits available by one. For example, if 2 permits are allowed then a resident with 1 off-road space will only be allowed to apply for 1 permit and so on. An off-road space is defined as any area of hard standing or driveway that is available for parking within the following size limits. A single space should be a minimum of 2.4 metres wide by 5.0 metres long. A double space should be either 5.0 metres by 5.0 metres or 2.4 metres by 10.5 metres. Areas smaller than these limits do not count against permit numbers available. A garage will count as 1 or more off-road spaces (dependent on size) unless it has been permanently converted into a room following planning permission.
18. The burden of proof regarding off-road parking availability rests with the applicant and if there is any dispute, the applicant must allow access to a representative of the Council to check or measure off-road parking availability.
19. If you change your name you will need to provide official evidence of this (e.g. marriage certificate).
Extra conditions
Visitor scratch cards
19. Any household in the relevant area may apply for visitor scratch cards whether or not they apply for a resident's permit or even own a vehicle.
20. Visitor permits, in the form of scratch cards, are designed for use of visitors only and must not be abused by selling on, passing to commuters etc. Such abuse may lead to the facility being withdrawn.
21. A batch of visitor scratch cards (maximum 4 books of 10 cards) are available at half price on initial application for a permit or scratch cards.
Business permits
22. The availability of business permits will be subject to agreement in advance with the Council and in line with its current policies.
23. Business permits, when issued, are designed for the use of visitors and essential vehicles of the business and not for staff parking. Abuse of this could result in permits being withdrawn.
Carers' permits
24. Carers' permits are designed for the use of visitors who attend to provide a care service to the resident. The type of care being received does not need to be specified and includes all areas of medical and social care regardless of who is providing the care. This means that, for example, friends and relatives providing care are also entitled to use the permit as well as medical staff.
25. One permit may be issued for each person requiring care at home and must be on display in the carer's vehicle and clearly visible whilst being used.
26. In order to obtain a carers' permit, the applicant must provide a letter from their GP or consultant stating that home care is required. The letter should state whether this need is likely to be on a permanent or a temporary basis. If temporary it must state a timescale for review.
27. Abuse of carers' permits such as allowing their use to people not providing a care service could result in permits being withdrawn.
Other permits
28. Permits for churches, charities etc. will be considered on their individual merits.
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Page last reviewed: 03 October 2024
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