Estate resident parking permits

• there is no automatic right to the renewal of an estate parking e-permit. However, where possible we will allow priority to existing permit holders to renew their e-permits where they have one e-permit held by the household. Any additional e-permits held by the household will not attract this priority
• if on expiry the current estate parking e-permit holder does not apply to renew the e-permit, the e-permit will be offered to applicants on the permit waiting list for that estate
• when deciding the allocation of an estate parking e-permits we will take into account the number of e-permits already held within the household
• a renewal reminder will be sent to permit holders 6 weeks before the permit is due to expire but it is the responsibility of the permit holder to ensure that they renew their permit on time
• foreign registered vehicles are eligible for a single permit, valid for up to six months – we may issue this as either two three-month permits or one six-month permit
• providing false information, the failure to make available data requested or cooperate with checks being undertaken by the Council may lead to your estate parking e-permit being terminated. On termination, we will refund any full months still outstanding minus an administration charge of £13
• the estate parking permit holder is required to cooperate with our staff carrying out checks into purchasing and usage
• estate parking e-permit holders must ensure that any permitted vehicles are parked so that all wheels are within the limits of the parking space and parking is restricted to vehicles that do not exceed 2.27m (7′ 5″) in height, 5.25m (17′ 3″) in length and 3,500kg (7,716 lb) in unladen weight. Otherwise the vehicle may be issued with a penalty charge notice or be removed if parked in contravention on the estate
• we reserve the right to cancel or refuse to issue an estate parking permit if staff are abused or the permits have been obtained fraudulently
• we reserve the right to withdraw or make any changes to the permits at any time without prior notice or reason
• estate parking permits are non-transferable, not refundable and not for resale
• estate resident e-permits don’t guarantee a parking space

View full terms and conditions.

• your rent or service charge account is in arrears – this includes if your account goes into arrears during the period of your estate parking resident e-permit validity, your permit may be terminated
• you have 3 unpaid penalty charge notices and are registered as a persistent evader, you will be refused a permit until you have paid the fines in full

• a valid UK registration document. The vehicle must be registered to the applicant at the address of the estate property for which the estate parking e-permit is being sought for
• valid vehicle tax with the DVLA, if the vehicle is found to be untaxed or registered as SORN during the period of the permit’s validity, the e-permit may be terminated. We will not provide an e-permit for SORN vehicles. SORN is not valid on our council estates and such vehicles are not permitted to park on the Council’s estates
• a valid MOT certificate
• a valid insurance certificate at the estate address. (The Theft Act 1968 – obtaining pecuniary advantage, repealed in The Fraud Act 2006. Registering the car at an address that is not the registered home of the resident in order to obtain a cheaper insurance can render the insurance invalid)

• motorcycles and mopeds require a permit to park in estate parking zones, see Two-wheeled motorcycle parking
• motorcycles must be parked perpendicular to the kerb in a manner that would not prevent other motorists from parking
• motorcycles must not be parked on any communal landings, balconies, stairwells, pathways or access areas and if found in these locations will be removed

• you may be entitled to a free annual estate parking permits – subject to the required proof as set out in supporting documents sections
• residents must display their blue badge in their vehicle when parked in a disabled bay on the estate. The estate permit must be displayed at all times when parking elsewhere within the estate
• if you have a valid e-permit you don’t need to display a permit to park elsewhere on the estate as our civil enforcement officers (parking wardens) can check the validity of your permit by entering your vehicle registration into their handheld devices

• leaseholders must provide proof of the sublet, including the name of the new tenants
• leaseholders must provide evidence that the leasehold section have been informed of the sublet
• the tenant of the leaseholder must also have a letter from the leaseholder consenting to the estate parking permit being sold to their tenant
• annual estate parking permits will be issued as long as their tenancy agreement has minimum 12 months or more until it expires

• if you have a valid estate e-permit you do not need to display a permit to park on the estate as our civil enforcement officers (parking wardens) can check the validity of your e-permit by entering your vehicle registration into their handheld devices
• estate e-permits do not allow the holder to park on-street/the public highway that are covered by separate parking rules
• the e-permit is only valid for the estate parking zone it is issued for indicated by signage and the e-permit does not allow parking on any other land
• vehicles must be parked correctly within the markings of the bay or space
• no motorhome, caravan or commercial vehicle (other than a small van) can be parked outside the home, or on any road or land owned by the Council, without written permission

• estate parking permits are not valid to park in personalised permit bays allocated to a single disabled driver that has passed a set criteria
• please check the signs carefully for the times when a suspension is in operation to avoid a penalty charge notice
• if you require the suspension of a parking bay, you will need to make an application
• do not use designated parking areas to carry out repairs to your vehicle
• do not keep any vehicle that is not considered roadworthy on estates. This includes vehicles without road tax, MOT, insurance or a vehicle in a dangerous condition
• do not park and block emergency access, exit points, bin chambers or access to other parking spaces or garages
• do not park incorrectly within an estate parking zones as you may be issued with a penalty charge notice and might have to pay a fine
• do not drive on any communal grass, planted areas etc, or you will be liable for the cost of the damage

You may need to submit one form of evidence from the list below, to complete your application. Scanned copies and clear photographs will be accepted.

Proof of address

• driving licence
• council tax statement
• utility bill dated in last 3 months
• signed tenancy agreement
• bank statement (current or savings account) dated in last 3 months
• solicitor’s letter confirming completion (new residents only)
• legally drawn letter from landlord or estate agent valid for the full life of the permit
• rent book from council or housing trust

Vehicle proof

• second page of V5C (logbook) displaying the name and address of the applicant
• V5C/2 (new keepers supplement) or a bill of purchase
• hire / lease agreement: hire / lease documentation must show your name and address
• copy of vehicle logbook or hire / lease agreement in the company name

Blue badge proof

• provide copies of the front and back of your blue badge

Proof of age

• birth certificate
• passport
• driving licence
• NHS card
• freedom pass

• you can apply for a change of vehicle registration or address, within an estate, free of charge via your Hackney parking account. Proof of residence will be required for all changes
• to change details by post, print and complete change of details application form (google doc) and return it to us

• permits cancelled before their start date will receive a full refund
• cancellations made on or after your permit’s start date will be refunded for each full calendar month remaining on the permit from the date we receive your cancellation request, minus a £13 refund administration charge
• permits with less than 3 months remaining will not receive a refund

• the Council considers fraud and attempted fraud to be an extremely serious matter and will not hesitate to take preventative, remedial or punitive actions against any person or organisation suspected of fraud or attempted fraud
• if your permit was cancelled because of fraud or misuse then you will not be eligible for a refund
• permits remain the property of the Council and we reserve the right to withdraw any voucher without giving prior notice or reason, and your vehicle may be issued with a penalty charge notice or removed
• it is an offence under the Vehicle (Excise) Act 1962 (Section 7) to park or keep a mechanically propelled vehicle on a public road if the vehicle is unlicensed