Apply for a permit
A resident or visitor parking scheme aims to make parking easier for homeowners and tenants who do not have driveways and are forced to park on the road.
You'll need to submit proof of vehicle ownership and proof of address if you're applying for a resident parking permit. If you're applying for a visitor permit, you need to submit proof of address.
Resident parking permits for free car parks that are becoming charged in 2026
A limited number of resident permits will be available for residents who live near the free Stockport Council car parks once they become chargeable in the new year.
Find out more about resident permits for car parks, including the eligibility criteria and information on how to apply.
How to use a parking permit
You must clearly display the permit in the windscreen of the vehicle.
When we send you this permit, we'll tell you where you can park.
You cannot use this permit to park where there are restrictions such as bus stops or double yellow lines.
Your vehicle must be parked completely inside a marked bay.
We've discontinued visitor scratch cards
We've discontinued visitor scratch cards so that we can make sure that parking spaces are available for resident permit holders.
Our final stock of visitor scratch cards has now run out and no more will be available.
You will not be able to use current issued scratch cards after 2025. Visitors will need to find alternative parking on unrestricted roads or in public car parks, where available.
Apply for a new parking permit
You can email parking@stockport.gov.uk if you:
- are changing your vehicle registration number
- have any queries about parking permits
- are new to the area and do not yet have proof of residency
- need to make changes to an existing permit