What is a Visitor parking permit?
A Visitor parking permit lets your non-resident guests park in a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ).
Each permit is valid for up to 24 hours, and you can activate the permits online. There's no need to put anything in the vehicle.
They are great if you have visitors for a short time such as a decorator or repair person. They will be able to park on local streets near your home during restricted hours.
Sign in to buy or activate a virtual Visitor parking permit
To buy, activate, schedule or view a Visitor parking permit you will need to have an account.
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Register for an account or sign into your account below.
Visitor parking permit eligibility
You don’t need a car or a Resident parking permit to buy visitor permits. However, you must live in a CPZ. A CPZ is an area where street parking is restricted during set hours of the day.
When you sign in to your account, we will show you if your address is eligible.
The first time you apply, you need to upload proof that you live in Harrow. If you have a Resident parking permit, you don't need to upload documents. However, there will still be a quick review period.
You cannot get a parking permit if you live in a Permit Restricted Property (PRP). A PRP is a property with special rules. These rules stop residents from getting street parking permits.
Visitor parking permit discounts
You can apply for a half-price discount on Visitor permits. This is for people who get certain benefits or are older residents. You only need to show us proof once.
To get a discount, you will need to upload a photo of one of these documents:
- Your Blue Badge
- Your Freedom Pass
- Your Passport
- Your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) award letter.
Virtual Visitor parking permits
When you apply for Visitor parking permits, you will not be sent anything in the post. This means your visitor does not need to display a paper ticket in their car window.
Instead, you will be able to activate a parking session online right away. You just need to enter the visit date. Then, add your guest's vehicle registration number.
Or you can schedule a parking session for a future date. You can also sign in to your account to track your parking sessions.
Visitor parking session examples
- Instant sessions: A visitor can arrive at 9am on Monday. You can activate a permit right away and it's active from that moment. That guest can park legally up until 11:59pm on that Monday.
- Scheduled sessions: A guest is visiting next Friday, you can book a permit ahead of time. They can park legally any time from 12:00am until 11:59pm on that Friday. You can cancel a scheduled booking before it starts.
Virtual Visitor parking permit fees
You can buy up to 100 Visitor permits each year.
- Standard visitor permit: £3
- Discounted visitor permit: £1.50
Buy a book of Visitor parking permits
If you prefer paper permits, you can buy a book of 10 scratch card permits online. Your guest must scratch off the correct date and time on the card. They must put the scratch card on the dashboard. The card should be clear and easy to see. If the card is missing or hard to read, your guest might get a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).
Visitor parking permit book fees
- Standard permit book of 10 cards: £30
- Discounted permit book of 10 cards: £15
Buy a book of Visitor parking permits
To buy a book of 10 Visitor parking permits you will need:
- A valid Debit or Credit card
- To upload proof of address (such as a recent Council Tax bill)
- To upload valid proof of discount (if you are applying for a discount).
Your Visitor parking permit book will arrive by post within two weeks.
