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Apply for a residents parking permit (CPZs)

Find out how residents' parking schemes (Controlled Parking Zones) work and how to apply for a permit.

Please be aware that Harbour car park, Torquay, is currently closed.

A recent inspection has identified defects in a small number of supporting beams in the car park structure. This means the multi storey section of the car park isn’t safe for pedestrians or cars until essential repairs can be carried out. This has required us to close both upper and lower parking levels. Parking for Premier Inn customers is unaffected by the closure.

Please be assured that the decision to close the car park was not taken lightly. We are aware that the closure will cause disruption for local businesses, residents and visitors alike. We are working hard to reopen the car park as soon as possible.

The closure includes both Montpellier Road and Museum Road entrances.

During the closure, you are advised to park in alternative local car parks at Meadfoot Road and Beacon Quay. Fleet Walk pay on exit car park and the Torquay Marina car park are also available.

Permits for Harbour car park can be used at Meadfoot Road and Beacon Quay car parks.

We appreciate your patience whilst the essential repairs are carried out. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.

Please note the permit application process can take up to 15 working days once all evidence that is required has been received.

We operate a number of resident's parking schemes also known as controlled parking zones (CPZs) in Torbay. These are areas where parking is restricted or reserved for permit holders only. Residents living within one of the CPZs can buy a resident parking permit if they meet the following eligibility criteria:

  • The usual place of residence is within the CPZ or the applicant must spend at least four days and nights living and sleeping at the address for a minimum period of 13 consecutive weeks.
  • Full Council Tax must be paid on the property (single occupancy is included as full Council Tax) - ie no discount for a second home.
  • The applicant must be the registered keeper of the vehicle.
  • The vehicle registration document must be in the name and address of the applicant within the CPZ.
  • The size of the vehicle - height not exceeding six feet ten inches (208.28 cms) and length does not exceed eighteen feet (548.64 cms), ie short or medium wheel base transit.

The cost of each permit is £30. Initially up to two permits per household will be issued, a separate application form for each permit must be completed.

Please note that renewal notices are no longer sent and it is your responsibility to take note of the expiry date of your permit and to apply in good time when it is due for renewal.

Please note that renewal notices are no longer sent and it is your responsibility to take note of the expiry date of your permit and to apply in good time when it is due for renewal.

Visitor Parking

Visitors or tradesmen who want to park in permit holders only bays within a CPZ need to display a valid visitors parking permit. Anyone who currently lives in a CPZ can purchase these permits, and a maximum of 100 will be issued per calendar year.

Visitor permits are issued in books of 10 at a cost of £10 per book. Each permit is valid for use at any time up to 12 months from the month of purchase, and when activated the permit allows parking within your CPZ for one calendar day. They are non-renewable on expiry.

  Apply for visitors parking permits

Tell us about a change

Please tell us if you need to make a change to your permit because you:

  • Move house
  • Change your email address
  • Change your car
  • Make a change to you Blue Badge

There is a £25 charge for this service. 

  Amend your existing parking permit

Spaces

Within the controlled parking zone there are limited resident parking bays. Use of these bays during the enforcement periods will be for valid permit holders subject to availability. Purchase of an annual or daily permit does not guarantee access to a parking bay.

This page was last updated on 24/05/2024 13:15:56

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