Apply for a business parking permit

Before you start

We request payment with your application to ensure that we can process successful applications as quickly as possible.

Should your application be refused we will let you know why. If you paid by cheque or postal order, these will not be cashed and will be destroyed securely.

Permit types

You can either apply for transferable or vehicle specific permits. Transferable permits may be used on any employee or business owned vehicles. Vehicle specific permits may only be used on one single vehicle, which it is registered to.

If you have a Car Tax Band A vehicle, permits are discounted. However if you apply for a  discounted transferable Band A vehicle permit, this can only be used on Band A vehicles.

Permits are limited to a maximum of five per business (except when renewing permits immediately before expiry of an existing permit) and are valid for either 3, 6 or 12 months. Second and subsequent permits will be charged at more than the first permit.

Check your eligibility

To qualify for business parking permits, your business address must be:

• Within a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ);
• Used for non-residential purposes; and
• Eligible for a permit under the Town and Country Planning Act.

What you will need

Before you begin your application you will need to ensure you:

• Are eligible and have read the legal guidance;
• Have proof of business address;
• Have proof to show you either own, or are authorised to drive the vehicle (if applying for a vehicle specific permit)
• Know the vehicle registration number, colour and make of the vehicle (if applying for a vehicle specific permit); and
• Have the correct payment (cheque, postal order or BACS transfer).

Accepted proofs of business address

You must include a copy of each of the following:

• Utility bill for the business address (dated within 3 months);
• Business rates bill for the current year; and
• A signed letter on company headed paper, stating that the company operates as a business from that address.

Accepted proofs of vehicle ownership

You must include a copy of one of the following if applying for a vehicle specific permit only:

• Vehicle Registration Document (include both sides)
• Motor insurance certificate
• Company car letter
• Vehicle hire or lease agreement

Accepted proofs of Band A vehicle

You must include a copy of one of the following if applying for a discounted Band A vehicle permit only:

• Vehicle Registration Document (include both sides)
• DVLA website printout
• Vehicle manufacturer handbook

Submit your application and pay

To apply you will need to download and complete an application form (pdf, 189 KB) (pdf, 211 KB) and return along with your proofs to: Parking Permits, PO Box 466, Twickenham TW1 9JT. Only send in copies of proofs as these will not be returned, they will be securely destroyed.

View the business permit guidance notes (pdf, 175 KB) (pdf, 233 KB) to help you fill out your application.

We also request payment with your application to ensure that we can process successful applications as quickly as possible. To find out how much you will need to pay for your permit, visit business parking permit costs.

Equalities Act 2010: should you have a disability and require a reasonable adjustment to complete either making a payment or an application for a parking permit, please call 020 8891 1411.

Paying by cheque or postal order

Please make cheques or postal orders payable to ‘LBRuT’. Bounced cheques will invalidate any permit(s) issued and will incur a £10 administration fee.

Paying by bank transfer (BACS)

Make payment with reference 'Business Parking' and your postcode to:

• Natwest Bank
• Sort Code: 60-22-03
• Account number: 63459523

Receipt

Your permit letter will include a printed tear-off receipt.

What happens next

If your application is successful, you should receive your permit/s by post within 10 working days. If you have not received your permit/s after this time, you can contact us on 020 8891 1411 during office hours, or email parkingpermits@richmond.gov.uk.

When you get your new permit/s

When you receive the new permit/s you will need to ensure that it is correctly displayed in the vehicle. Failure to do so could result in the issue of a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) Read our guide to find out how to use your business parking permit.