A business parking permit enables vehicles essential to the operation of a business to park in a designated resident only parking area within a scheme's operational hours.
Each Resident Parking Scheme has different operational hours.
Please note that business parking permits:
- Are valid for one year from date of issue
- Require annual renewal
- Are specific to the scheme area your business is located within
- Can have up to three vehicle registration numbers on one permit
- Can only be used by one vehicle at any one time
- Are specific to the vehicles listed on the permit and cannot be transferred to other vehicles
- Do not reserve or guarantee the availability of a parking space
Who can apply for a Cambridge business parking permit
If your business is located within a Cambridge Resident Parking Scheme, you may apply for a permit if:
- Your business has no access to off-road parking
- You can show that a vehicle is essential to the operation of your business
Due to on-street parking demand, we can't issue business parking permits in the following scheme areas:
- Brunswick
- Kite
- Park
- Regent
Cost of permit
Visit our Cambridge Resident Parking Schemes page to find out how much a business parking permit costs in your scheme area.
Check if your business is eligible before applying
Please contact the Parking Permits Team by emailing parking.permits@cambridgeshire.gov.uk to find out if your business is eligible before completing the online application form.
Apply online
Once the Parking Permits Team has confirmed your business is eligible, you may apply for a business parking permit online.
When you apply, you need to pay for your permit and provide a scanned image or readable photograph of the following:
- A business rate bill as proof of your business
- Certificate of Motor Insurance for business use (for each vehicle)
- The Vehicle Registration Document (V5C) (for each vehicle)
By completing our online form, you agree to our general terms and conditions.
After we have approved your application, we print permits on secure stationery and post them to you. Please allow five working days from the date of application to receive your permit.
Renewing your permit
When your permit is due to expire, we will send you a renewal notice letter with instructions on how to renew.
On receipt of your letter, or up to 28 days before your permit expires, you can renew and pay for your permit using our online service.
Further information
Policy, terms and conditions
- View maps of Resident Parking Scheme areas on our My Cambridgeshire Maps website
- Cambridge Resident Parking Schemes - general terms and conditions
- Resident Parking Scheme Policy