Please note that as of 1st April 2020 there will be a price increase to £100 for each Student Permit. New application forms reflecting this increase will be available from the 1st April 2020. If you require any further assistance or advice please do not hesitate to contact the team on 0115 8761966 between the working hours Monday to Friday between 10am and 2pm.

Student and visitor permits

Student Permits are available to tenants residing at a property within a scheme area whilst they are studying. Some properties where previous single dwellings have been converted into flats may not be eligible due to planning restrictions.

The maximum allocation of student permits per household is 3 and this is made up of any combination of residents or visitors permits.

Student residential or visitor permits are valid for 1 academic year (i.e. 1 August to 31 July) and are subject to a charge of £100.00 per permit.
You must complete a permit application at least 4 weeks before the required start date. This permit does not cover caravans or trailers, which cannot be left parked in a residential bay.

Charges:

• There is a £100.00 charge for a replacement permit
• To change the registration on the permit there is a £25.00 charge

Vehicle specific Student Permits require:

• Proof of address (copy of signed tenancy agreement) please note that a mobile phone bill will not be accepted as proof of address
• A copy of the Motor Insurance Certificate (not required for visitor permits)
• Residents living in a flat (i.e. a house converted into separate properties) will also be required to provide a water rates bill

Drop Off Student Visitor Permission to Park Permit

This is available to students and or their visitors to park their vehicles when moving into or out of a property. The cost of the permit is £5.00.

The permit is valid for 3 hours and may be purchased up to 4 times per academic year and will not be issued for consecutive days. The permit is not available for extending the maximum allocation of three permits per household.

This permit does not guarantee a parking space and the fee is none refundable and if it is found that the permit is being abused then a Penalty Charge Notice may be issued.

These permits can only be applied for between working hours Monday to Friday between 10 am and 2 pm by telephoning 0115 8761966.

• Student Permit Application 2020