Terms and conditions of applying for a permit
The following terms and conditions apply to the Middlesbrough residents parking permit scheme when applying for a permit:
1. Application should be made by the householder/resident for resident and visitor permits.
2. When applying for a permit the resident/applicant must upload a) documentary proof of their residence (document should show full name and address and be dated within the last 3 months) b) Vehicle documents to prove ownership/use of the vehicle (document should be in the name of the applicant and should be either the vehicle registration document (log book) or vehicle insurance document/certificate. If the vehicle belongs to an employer and the vehicle documents are unavailable the employer should provide an official letter, recently dated, stating the vehicle(s) concerned is used/kept by the applicant.
3. There are no restrictions on the number of resident permits that residents can apply for. Visitor permits are restricted to 2 per property. Properties that have been converted to flats/apartments and shared properties/houses of multiple occupancy are not eligible to apply for visitor permits.
4. Houses of multiple occupancy/ student accommodation developments within resident parking zones that are designated car free developments will have been removed from the resident parking scheme and are therefore not eligible to apply.
5. Applications should be made by the business owner for businesses located within resident parking scheme. When applying proof of business and vehicle documents will need to be uploaded.
6. Applications should be made by landlords for landlord permits, when applying proof of property ownership and vehicle documents will need to be uploaded.
7. Permits no longer required should be cancelled online and paper permits must be returned to the Council, continued use may result in a penalty charge notice being issued.
8. An administration charge (£10) will be made for replacement permits.
9. Permit charges are £25 for the first permit and £40 for each subsequent permit, issued to a property regardless of permit type.
10. Permits are valid for 12 months from the date of issue or 5 working days after issue for paper permits to allow time for collection or delivery.
11. Blue badge holders who live within a resident parking zone will be eligible for 1 free resident permit, proof of blue badge, proof of residency (document should show full name and address and be dated within the last 3 months) and vehicle documents will need to be uploaded.
12. Reported cases of misuse of permits could result in cancellation/ non-renewal of a permit.
13. The refund policy for permits for use in resident parking zones:- Permits returned within 14 days of issue will be entitled to a full refund in accordance with Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.
14. By submitting an application for a permit you agree to the terms and conditions.
Download a copy of the applying for a permit terms and conditions.
Terms and conditions of using a parking permit
The following terms and conditions apply to the Middlesbrough residents parking permit scheme when using a parking permit:
1. By having a digital permit for your vehicle or displaying a valid permit within a vehicle the driver/resident accepts the terms and conditions of application/issue and the terms and conditions of use of permits.
2. Permits are valid for use during the hours of operation of the associated parking zone (hours of operation may differ in different zones.
3. Paper permits must be clearly displayed in the vehicle and visible for inspection by the Civil Enforcement Officer.
4. Permits are valid only for use in the streets within the associated resident parking zone.
5. In the case of visitor and landlords permits, permits are only valid for the purposes of visiting the address for which the permit has been issued. The permit is only valid for the duration of the visit and a penalty charge notice may be issued if the driver/permit holder is not present at the property.
6. Reported cases of misuse of permits could result in cancellation/ non-renewal of a permit.
7. Permits are only valid in designated/signed areas and are not valid for parking on yellow line waiting restrictions or other parking restrictions that may be in place within resident parking zone.
8. Non-compliance of the Traffic Regulation Order will result in the issue of a Penalty Charge Notice by a Civil Enforcement Officer under the jurisdiction of the Traffic Management Act 2004. This legislation places the responsibility for compliance of any restrictions on the registered keeper of the vehicle. It is therefore the owner of the vehicle who would be responsible for any Penalty Charge Notice issued, irrespective of whether they were responsible for the parking contravention or not.
Download a copy of the using a parking permit terms and conditions.