Parking Permits
Residents permits
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If you live permanently in a residents parking zone you can buy a residents permit for your household. You can also buy daily permits for your visitors. Businesses in the residents zone can also buy residents permits.
To find out if your street is in one of the Parking Zones in Ipswich please visit our Residents' Parking Zones page or check on our GIS mapping service to see maps of Residents Parking Zones to find out if your address is included in the scheme.
How to apply for a permit
To apply for your residents permit you need to provide evidence of your address. Take your current council tax bill plus either a utility bill or bank statement to the One-Ipswich Customer Service Centre. You can complete an application form and make a payment here, the permit will be sent to you by post.
If you have recently moved to your property and haven't received your council tax bill please contact Parking Services to find out how to obtain a temporary permit.
How to apply for visitor permits
Applications can be made in person by taking your 1-hour visitor time clock and your most recent council tax bill or a utility bill to the One-Ipswich Customer Service Centre.
Alternatively, post the re-order form to the address shown above including a cheque for the relevant amount made payable to Ipswich Borough Council, and a photocopy of your most recent council tax bill or utility bill.
A current residents permit must be held to purchase visitor permits. A maximum of five visitor booklets per household are permitted in each 6-month period, and no more than 10 booklets per household per year.
Fees
| Permit required | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| First residents permit (car or motorcycle) |
£35 |
| Second residents car permit Zones 1, 3 and 4 only |
£60 |
| Second motorcycle permit | £35 |
| 1-hour visitor time clock | Free with first permit |
|
Visitor permits * |
£5 |
* Visitors permits can only be purchased if you hold a current residents permit. A maximum of five visitor booklets per household are permitted in each 6-month period.
| Administration Task | Fee |
|---|---|
| Theft, loss or replacement of permit | £12 |
| Refund administration fee | £5 |
Tradesmen and Statutory services
Tradesmen and statutory services who need to visit houses in the residents parking zones for their work may apply for an exemption permit. For further information and an application form please visit the permits and parking waivers page. Alternatively, a visitor permit purchased by the resident of the property should be displayed in the vehicle.
Moving house
If you move house and are no longer in the same Resident's Parking Zone you may claim a refund of the period remaining by returning your permit and time clock to Parking Services.
An administration fee of £5 will be deducted from the refunded amount.
You may need to park in a restricted area for loading or unloading when moving house. If you are using a removal company they are usually exempt from parking regulations. If you are using your own vehicle or a hire vehicle you may need to apply for a permit. Please contact Parking Services for further information.
Useful information
Last Updated: Tuesday 27th July 2010
Further pages in Parking Permits
- Residents permitsYou are here
- Business permits
Parking Services - Permits
Address: PO Box 668
Ipswich IP1 9AS
Tel: 01473 432841/432426
Fax: 01473 432836
Email: Send us an email
