Resident parking permits

The benefits of having a Resident parking permit

A parking permit greatly boosts your chances of finding a spot close to home in busy areas. It also helps to reduce non-residents (like commuters) from taking up all the local parking spaces.

It is important to note that it does not guarantee you a specific parking spot. Your permit helps manage limited parking. This makes your neighbourhood more accessible for you and your fellow residents.

Resident parking permits are now virtual. You won’t get a permit in the post, and you don’t need to display anything in your vehicle anymore. Our system checks if your permit is valid automatically.

Resident parking permits are valid for one year. They start on the first day of the month you select. When your parking permit is close to expiring, we will email you. We take no responsibility if an email is not received.

You can manage your parking permit online. You will need to have a MyHarrow account. You can check your expiry date or update your vehicle information and address. For more details on Resident parking permits, see our terms and questions page.

Fees based on emissions

We know you might be curious about why your permit fee depends on your car's emissions. The short answer is that it is a way to encourage cleaner air and a healthier community.

This isn't meant to punish anyone, but to reflect the impact your vehicle has on the air we all breathe. Find out more about Resident parking permit fees on our fees page.

What happens after you apply?

• After you submit your application, we’ll add your vehicle to our database. You will be able to park in your CPZ right away.
• You will not receive a permit in the post anymore. This means that there will not be a permit to display in your car. Your Resident parking permit is virtual, which means we know if you have one or not.
• You can manage your parking permit online. You can check your expiry dates or update your vehicle and address details.

What is a Resident parking permit?

A Resident parking permit allows you to park your car close to home in areas where parking is usually restricted. Restricted areas of parking are called Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ). Only residents who live in these zones can park in that zone with a parking permit.

If you do not have a Resident parking permit and park in a CPZ, you may get a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN). The parking bays that you can park in are marked parking bays and should have a sign close by.

The benefits of having a Resident parking permit

A parking permit greatly boosts your chances of finding a spot close to home in busy areas. It also helps to reduce non-residents (like commuters) from taking up all the local parking spaces.

It is important to note that it does not guarantee you a specific parking spot. Your permit helps manage limited parking. This makes your neighbourhood more accessible for you and your fellow residents.

Resident parking permits are now virtual. You won’t get a permit in the post, and you don’t need to display anything in your vehicle anymore. Our system checks if your permit is valid automatically.

Resident parking permits are valid for one year. They start on the first day of the month you select. When your parking permit is close to expiring, we will email you. We take no responsibility if an email is not received.

You can manage your parking permit online. You will need to have a MyHarrow account. You can check your expiry date or update your vehicle information and address. For more details on Resident parking permits, see our terms and questions page.

Fees based on emissions

We know you might be curious about why your permit fee depends on your car's emissions. The short answer is that it is a way to encourage cleaner air and a healthier community.

This isn't meant to punish anyone, but to reflect the impact your vehicle has on the air we all breathe. Find out more about Resident parking permit fees on our fees page.