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Cambridge tradesperson parking permits

A tradesperson parking permit enables tradespeople to park their vehicle(s) in a designated resident only parking area within a scheme area's operational hours.

Each Resident Parking Scheme has different operational hours.

Please note that:

  • You can purchase tradesperson parking permits on a daily, weekly or monthly basis
  • The permits are specific to the scheme area you apply for
  • You can only have two tradesperson parking permits per address at any one time with one vehicle registration number per permit
  • You cannot transfer the permits between vehicles
  • This permit doesn't reserve or guarantee the availability of a parking space
  • As this is a virtual permit, you don't need to display a permit in the windscreen of the vehicle

Who can apply for a Cambridge tradesperson parking permit

Either the homeowner or the contractor can purchase a tradesperson parking permit. 

To apply for a tradesperson permit, you need to show there is a clear operational need to park a vehicle in the scheme area.

When you apply, you need to provide evidence of works, i.e. a job sheet. Photographic evidence of work being undertaken will not be accepted as proof of works.

Cost of permit

A tradesperson parking permit costs £14 per working day plus an administration fee of £9.

Apply online

You can apply for a Cambridge tradesperson parking permit using our online form.

You need to pay for your permit at the time of application. 

By completing our online form, you agree to our general terms and conditions.

You need to allow three working days from the date of application for us to review the application.

If your application is unsuccessful, we will notify you by email and issue a refund within three working days. We may provide alternative parking options for the specific works to the applicant, taking into consideration any restriction in operation at that location. 

Further information

Resident parking areas

  • Within all schemes, parking bays are marked and signs located next to those bays
  • Only vehicles which hold a valid permit can park in these areas during that scheme's operational hours
  • A permit doesn't reserve or guarantee the availability of a parking space.
  • The permits are specific to the scheme area you apply for

If your address is not currently active on our system, please email the Parking Permits Team at parking.permits@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.

You can email parkingcontrol@cambridgeshire.gov.uk to obtain a paper application form.

If your parking permit is lost or stolen, you need to inform the Parking Permits Team by emailing parking.permits@cambridgeshire.gov.uk and we will send a replacement.

Policy, terms and conditions

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We are open Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.30.pm.