What is a permit free housing development?
New housing developments of all sizes are often subject to ‘permit free’ conditions within their planning approval. This means that new properties that are built within the borough may not be eligible for an on-street parking permit. Where developers are unable to provide off-street parking for new housing, we can prevent the developments from increasing the demand for parking in the borough and therefore protect our current residents from increased parking stresses by insisting on permit free agreements at the planning application stage. Once a development has been approved with a permit free condition this cannot be changed. It is the developer and/or your landlord’s responsibility to ensure that you are aware of this condition when you buy or rent a property. I have been refused a parking permit, can I appeal against the decision? If you are unhappy with a decision made not to accept your application for a permit then you may appeal in writing. Appeals cannot be accepted from reside
