Dispensation Waiver Privacy Notice [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/117/parking/3196/residents_parking_scheme_privacy_notice]

When is a parking dispensation waiver issued?

A parking dispensation waiver is only issued when a vehicle has to be parked for longer than permitted or in a restricted area. Reasons could include emergency works, building works and essential renovations where it is necessary to have the vehicle nearby.  Parking dispensation waivers will not be issued for parking in disabled bays or on zigzags (including school Keep Clear markings), bus stops and taxi bays. 

Apply for a parking dispensation waiver

Parking dispensation waiver application form [/applyparkingdispensation]

We need one working day before the waiver has to start to deal with the request.

Once payment has been made a permit will be issued. Please note dispensation waivers are only received by the above link, and only issued by e-mail. Once the form has been completed and sent to Parking Services, an officer will call you to take payment by credit/debit card. (Mastercard/Visa/Switch/Maestro Delta/Solo).

You will need to give the following information:

  • Vehicle registration number
  • Company name and address
  • Location at which the work is taking place
  • Length of time the permit is required for

Parking Services (enforcement)

Address: PO Box 15
Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR

Telephone: 024 7683 4367 [tel:02476834367]

Parking dispensation waiver costs

Costs of dispensation permit
Type of waiver  Cost

1 Day (with 5 Days' notice)

£20 per day

1 Day (with less than 5 days' notice) £30 per day

1 Week - i.e. 7 days (with 5 Days' notice)

(e.g. Monday to Sunday or Thursday to Wednesday)

£60

4 Weeks - (with 5 Days' notice)

£200

Annual waiver - (with 5 Days' notice)

(e.g. 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020)

 £2000

Prices valid from Monday 1 April 2019.

Parking Services (enforcement)

Address: PO Box 15
Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR

Telephone: 024 7683 4367 [tel:02476834367]

Suspension of parking bays

A parking bay suspension is only available to be applied for when a vehicle has to be parked for longer than permitted or in a restricted area. Reasons could include emergency works, building works and essential renovations where it is necessary to have the vehicle nearby.

Apply for a parking bay suspension

We need at least 5 working days (not including Weekends or Bank Holidays) before the suspension is due to start to deal with the request.

Parking bay suspension application form [/applyparkingbaysuspension]

You will need to give the following information:

  • Vehicle registration number
  • Company name and address
  • Location of the bay to be suspended
  • Type of bay - e,g, resident, pay and display
  • Length of bay to be suspended
  • Number of days the suspension is required for
  • Reasons for suspending the bay

After payment has been made the application will be processed and a confirmation e-mail sent. Once the form has been completed and sent to Parking Services, an officer will call you to take payment by credit/debit card. (Mastercard/Visa/Switch/Maestro Delta/Solo).

What does a parking bay suspension cost?

Bay suspensions are charged at £50 per application and £15 per bay per day.

The standard length of a bay is 5m.

Parking Services (enforcement)

Address: PO Box 15
Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR

Telephone: 024 7683 4367 [tel:02476834367]

Standard conditions of use dispensation (waiver) permits

  1. This permit remains the property of Coventry City Council. The Council reserves the right to withdraw it when not used in accordance with these Standard Conditions of Use. It is the permit holder’s responsibility to be conversant with the Standard Conditions of Use and comply with them.  
  2. Failure to comply with these conditions may lead to the immediate withdrawal of the permit.
  3. Vehicles are parked at the owner’s risk and Coventry City Council is not liable for any loss or damage to any vehicle or property.
  4. The permit is not transferrable. It is issued solely for use by the vehicle shown overleaf. Use in any other vehicle may result in the vehicle being issued with a penalty charge notice and the permit withdrawn.
  5. Vehicles must not be parked, either wholly or in part on the footway or where they are deemed to be causing an obstruction or a hazard to other road users including pedestrians.
  6. Materials or goods must not be deposited on the footway or carriageway (except to the immediate rear of the vehicle), nor shall the vehicle pass across the footway.
  7. The permit can only be used at the location(s) stipulated overleaf and within the date period shown.
  8. The permit must not be used in Council car parks. It does not entitle the user to free parking in Council off street car parks.
  9. The permit is valid only for the purposes shown overleaf during the times and dates shown.
  10. Incorrectly parked vehicles or vehicles that are deemed not to be compliant with the conditions of use are liable to be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice.
  11. Coventry City Council reserves the right to revoke any permit(s) issued to holders found defacing, copying or reproducing the permit in any way.
  12. The driver must move the vehicle if so directed by a Police Officer, Civil Enforcement Officer (Parking), or an authorised Officer of Coventry City Council.
  13. Dispensation will be revoked if the holder is abusive to Officers.
  14. Permit applications should be made via Coventry City Council website: Parking waiver dispensation permit [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/5319/dispensation-waiver-permits---standard-conditions-of-use]
  15. Displaying the permit is deemed to be acceptance of these Standard Conditions of Issue

Download a printable version [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/5319/dispensation_waiver_permits_-_standard_conditions_of_use]

Parking Services (enforcement)

Address: PO Box 15
Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR

Telephone: 024 7683 4367 [tel:02476834367]