In some areas of the town, local residents pay a fee that entitles them to use resident parking spaces near their properties. Only persons with a permit may park in these areas.
Enforcement is carried out between the hours 8.00 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Saturday including Bank Holidays. Parking in one of these spaces without displaying a valid permit is an offence. There are a few exceptions to this rule, including parking by emergency vehicles and vehicles unloading to a house. Permission to park for tradesmen working at a house, with no alternative parking, may be obtained by telephoning (01325) 388740 (Monday to Friday).
Permits are not issued to residents’ visitors. There are areas of unrestricted, limited time or PAY AND DISPLAY parking available for non-permit holders in every street within the zone.
If you live within an area covered by the scheme, you can apply for a permit, although there will be a charge for the permit to cover administration costs. You will be advised of the cost on application.
To apply for a permit you will need to go to the Customer Contact Centre at the Town Hall. You will need to take the following documentation:
- V5 Vehicle registration document
- Proof of residency, eg utility bill
Once you have received your permit you will get sent a reminder a few weeks before the permit is due to expire detailing how it can be renewed.
Discretionary permits may be issued to bona fide carers of older people and/or indisposed residents. Application forms for this type of permit can be obtained by telephoning (01325) 388799.
For more information about parking permits, please contact customerservices@darlington.gov.uk