Parking permits are for areas of Medway where on-street parking is limited. These are known as controlled parking zones(CPZ). We provide different types of permits for residents and businesses.
If you provide false information
If it's proved you've given false information, you may be prosecuted and could face a fine of up to £2,500.
If it's proved you've faked a parking permit, you could face a maximum fine of £5,000 in a magistrates court or an unlimited fine and/or 2 years imprisonment in the Crown Court.
Types of parking permits
Daily visitor vouchers
Daily visitor vouchers allow visitors to your home or business to temporarily park in your CPZ.
These should be used if you have made a permit application, are waiting for the permit to arrive, and the vehicle is
Resident permit
Resident parking permits allow you to park in a resident permit space where you live.
This permit is only valid when it's in date and on display in the vehicle for which it has been purchased
If you have not received your permit within 10 days, email permits@medway.gov.uk.
Before you receive your permit, you must use daily visitor vouchers to prevent a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) being issued.
Resident support permit
If you live in a CPZ and have someone who visits you every day or regularly to offer support, you can apply for a resident support permit.
Business permit
Any business in a CPZ can buy annual business parking permits for staff or company vehicles. This will allow you and your employees to park in spaces within the specified zone.
Traders permit
Traders parking permits are for traders who need to park in any of Medway's CPZ to carry out their day-to-day business. The permits are also ideal for people attending properties within a permit zone every day.
Essential user permit
Essential user parking permits are for professionals who need to park in any of Medway's CPZ when working in the community.
Carer permit
Carer parking permits are for professionals who need to park in any of Medway's CPZ to provide help and care in the community. They are restricted to a maximum stay of 2 hours. This permit is not valid for parking at the business address where it is registered.
Late night permit
Late night parking permits allow the permit holder to park in a single car park between 7pm and 9am. You can only use the car park specified on the permit.
Worshipper permit
Worshipper parking permits are for people to attend their place of worship on either Saturdays and bank holidays or
You must pick one of these options.