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Business parking permits

If your business operates within a controlled parking zone (CPZ), you can buy permits for business vehicles.

If your business operates within a controlled parking zone (CPZ), you can buy permits for business vehicles. You can also buy a business permit if you operate in an estate.

You only need a permit if you are parking within a CPZ during the hours when restrictions are in force. Check the parking signs for times and days or our parking zone maps.

Civil enforcement officers carry out checks using the vehicle registration mark.

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Permit costs

The costs for a business permit for ULEZ compliant vehicles are:

  • £223.10 - 3 months
  • £445.00 - 6 months
  • £721.90 - 12 months

If you are using an electric vehicle, there is a 50% discount on the 12-month permit which costs £361.50.

The costs for a business permit for ULEZ non-compliant vehicles are:

  • £258.30 - 3 months
  • £517.50 - 6 months
  • £866.20 - 12 months
  • professional child care providers - £155.80 annual 12-month permit

Permit refunds

We'll refund the remaining duration left on your permit if you:

  • have sold your vehicle
  • have moved out of a controlled parking zone
  • no longer need the permit

Estate business parking permits

If your business vehicles must park on an estate, you should apply for an estate business parking permit. These may have time restrictions where parking is in demand.

To be eligible for the permit, you must be:

  • a contractor or subcontractor carrying out essential work on an estate on behalf of us
  • a council staff member who works on an estate

An annual estate business parking permit costs £145.

Apply for an estate business parking permit by emailing estatesparking@southwark.gov.uk.