Parking bay suspension

A suspension temporarily forbids anyone else using a parking bay (or multiple bays) within a parking zone (PZ).

If you need a space reserved for a particular reason, you’ll need to apply for a suspension. Suspensions cover a range of vehicles from motorbikes, cars, vans to stationary objects including skips.

 

What can suspensions be granted for?

You can suspend a single bay or a group of bays. Suspended bays are indicated by yellow warning signs erected as near to the suspended location as possible. We aim to put them up at least 3 days in advance.

Suspensions can be granted for:

  • removals
  • statutory utilities work (gas, water or electricity)
  • construction / engineering / vehicles access – please note that you may need a highways licence for this
  • highway improvements – please note that you may need a highways licence for this
  • skip required in a parking bay – please note an approved skip licence is required prior to making your suspension application. Skip licences can take up to three days to be approved – to apply for a licence visit skip licence
  • local events
  • filming

Suspension charges

  • admin fee: £87.50
  • charge per parking bay/per day: £38.50
  • additional admin fee: £150 if your application is received outside of the 7 working day notice period

Apply

We charge a £87.50 administration fee for each suspension (regardless of how long you want it for or how many spaces you need) plus £38.50 per space, per day.

All applications must be received at least 7 working days before the date you want the suspension to start. We need a minimum of 7 working days notice to process an application.

7 working days doesn’t include the day you make your application on but starts from the next working day. Working days don’t include weekends or bank holidays.

Applications received outside of this 7 day period may still be considered, but you must explain why you’re applying at short notice. An additional administration fee of £150 (£237.50 in total) will be chargeable for each suspension.

If you need a suspension on multiple roads, you’ll need to submit a separate application for each road.

All applications are subject to an approval process.

See the terms and conditions for more details.

Before applying for a suspension, check if there are any live suspensions already in place.

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We can’t accept telephone or postal applications.

Removing or relocating vehicles parked in suspended bays

Suspension signs

Suspension signs are created according to the department of transport regulations. If you’ve arranged for a suspension but the signs are missing on the day of the suspension, contact us on 020 8356 8290 or email parkingsuspensions@hackney.gov.uk as soon as possible.

We’ll attempt to replace missing suspension signs but can’t guarantee we’ll be able to do so on the same day.

Terms and conditions

Your continued use of the service means you agree to be legally bound by these terms and conditions. Please note that we may change these terms and will post changes on this page. While we will try and keep returning customers updated, from time to time you will need to review these terms to ensure you are aware of any changes.

Page updated on: 9 February 2024

Parking Services – Suspensions