Resident permits for car parks

A limited number of resident permits are available for residents who live near chargeable Stockport Council car parks.

Find out more about which car parks will be affected, and when these changes will happen.

Cost of a resident permit

A resident permit costs £47.50 per year (£23.75 for Leisure Key holders, or free with a Blue Badge).

Eligibility and conditions

  • One resident permit would be offered per residential property (not per resident); this excludes businesses

  • The residence should have no private space or driveway on which a vehicle can be parked, nor should there be any other alternative such as unrestricted on-street parking or an on-street resident parking scheme within 100 metres of the property. If there’s alternative parking available, a discounted resident permit will not be offered

  • The permit will be limited to use on vehicles which:

    • fit wholly within a standard marked parking bay (2.4 metres by 4.8 metres) where applicable
    • are less than 1.98 metres in height (this excludes the majority of motorhomes)

  • We cannot guarantee that a space will be provided. If there’s no available capacity, then vehicles must be parked elsewhere

  • The permit will be issued for use by one specific vehicle which must be registered at the residential address in question. You must provide evidence of this at the application stage, and this evidence may be requested at any time. A permit may be withdrawn if the required terms are not met

  • Permit levels will be controlled to manage overall best use of the car park. If a permit is unavailable for a specific car park, an alternative location will be offered (where possible)

  • You must adhere to all standard signed parking terms

  • The distance from the front door of the residential property must be within a 100 metre radius of the car park entrance (excluding approach roads)

How to apply or find out more

What you'll need

To apply you'll need one of the following:

  • your V5C registration document
  • your car insurance policy
  • a letter from your company on headed paper

You'll also need one of the following:

  • a utility bill
  • a Council Tax bill
  • your tenancy agreement

You'll need a valid Blue Badge number or Band A Leisure Key reference, if you have one.

Contact us

To find out about current availability, to make an application or for any other enquiries, you can email parking@stockport.gov.uk.