Parking Suspension and Dispensation
Parking solutions when moving in London
Securing Parking Bays for your move
When preparing for a domestic or office removal in London, it’s crucial to secure a parking suspension to guarantee the availability and unoccupancy of the designated bay.
This ensures a hassle-free experience on moving day, avoiding potential delays and stress.
Planning Ahead for Your Domestic Removal in London
To enhance the convenience of your domestic removal in London, it is advisable to plan well in advance and arrange a parking bay suspension.
Most London Borough councils mandate the pre-booking of parking bay suspensions, making planning for a smoother moving process essential.
Consider Lead Time
The lead time for arranging a parking suspension varies, depending on the specific council area, from 3 days to up to 2 weeks.
Consequently, it is strongly recommended that you do not procrastinate and leave this task until the last minute to avoid unnecessary complications.
Understanding Parking Suspensions
Parking suspensions involve temporarily reserving a specific parking bay on a designated day to facilitate a house move.
Consider a suspension as an exclusive parking bay reserved solely for your use on a moving day. It eliminates the need to circle the block endlessly in search of elusive street parking.
Optimize Your Reservation
To illustrate, when dealing with a 3.5t Maxi Mover van, it is advisable to secure two parking bays. Therefore, reserving three bays becomes a wise strategy, especially if you manage two 3.5t vans or a larger vehicle like a 7.5 t – 12 t lorry. This ensures ample space for a smooth and efficient move.
Parking Dispensations: A Helpful Alternative
A dispensation is where a vehicle is permitted to park in a parking bay or yellow lines during restricted hours without requiring a suspension notice.
In cases where securing a suspension may not be feasible, consider a dispensation. A dispensation allows your vehicle to park in a designated bay or on yellow lines during restricted hours without a suspension notice.
However, it’s essential to note that while you are authorized to park within a specified zone or area, the exact parking bay in front of your house cannot be guaranteed. Availability at the time of your arrival will determine the specific parking spot.
Contact Transport for London for guidance and authorization for Red Route dispensation requests.
London Councils
To streamline the process of obtaining parking suspension information and making applications, refer to the list below for direct access to individual council websites.
This lets you conveniently gather details about parking suspension fees, application deadlines, and the option to apply online through the relevant council’s platform.
Find your local council and plan your domestic removal with confidence.
5 working days notice is required Phone 0208 359 7446 - lines are open Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5.15 pm
and Friday 9 am to 5 pm
3 working days notice is required
7 working days notice is required
3 working days notice is required
Parking Suspension
You need to book at least 17 days in advance of the start date. While we cannot guarantee a space, this will allow for a warning period, meaning it is more likely to be available.
Late bookings (less than 17 days) may incur a short notice charge, and the minimum period to book is 3 days in advance.
We need 5 working days to process a parking bay suspension and 3 working days for a parking dispensation.
Phone – 020 7332 1548
Parking Suspension and Dispensation
we need a minimum of 5 working days prior to the required date.
Applications made at least:
- Seven working days before the suspension starts – £30 per bay, per day
- Three working days before the suspension starts – £40 per bay, per day.
Phone – 020 8825 6677
Parking Suspension and Dispensation
Applications should be made at least 10 working days before the date the suspension is needed.
Admin fees will apply to changes, including cancellations, made at least 5 working days before the suspension date.
Phone: 020 3856 0036
you have to apply at least 10 working days in advance.
Cost:
Non-refundable administration fee on all approved suspension applications: £58.00
Charge per bay per day £58.00
All applications must be received at least 7 working days before the date you want the suspension to start.
- Up to six bays for up to three days (8 days notice)
- Up to six bays for more than three days (2 weeks notice)
Applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the date you require the suspension to start.
The parking suspension application process takes a minimum of 5 working days.
14 working days notice is required.
For single-use short stay parking bays, the notice period is 7 days.
14 working days notice is required for residents bay
3 working days notice is required for pay-by-phone bay
Parking suspensions and dispensations
5 working days notice is required
10 working days notice is required
5 working days notice is required
7 working days notice is required
10 working days notice is required
7 working days notice is required
| All suspensions admin fee | £150.10 |
| Category 1 – A1, A2, CB (Byfeld Gardens Only), H, KS, M1, T (Bridgeman Road, Cedar Road, Christchurch Avenue, and Station Road part only), Z1, Z2, Z3, Z5 | £49.60 |
| Category 2 – A3, B, C, CB, CR, D, F, FW, G, HM, KC, M3, M4, M5, M8, M9, N, S, S1, S2, SH, SH/WT, T1, T5, WR, WT, X | £31.80 |
| Category 3 – B1, B2, E, ES, ES1, J, KA, KB, M, S3, T, T2, T3, T4, WC, WS, X1, Z4 | £12.70 |
7 working days’ notice is required
Parking place suspensions are charged at £48.10 per day per one-car space (5 metres).
A one-off £84.30 admin fee (non-refundable) is also charged regardless of the number of days requested for suspension.
7 working days notice is required
There is a £106.70 administration fee for suspensions.
Funerals and domestic removals are free.
A bay suspension costs £32 per bay/per day. Unrestricted highway costs £21.30 per 100m/per day
Parking bay suspensions and dispensations
7 working days’ notice is required
A limited suspension service is also available to residents for special circumstances, such as moving house. These suspensions are subject to a service charge, but there is no bay charge for up to two bays for one day.
| Bay Suspension Administration (non-refundable) | £117.00 |
| Supplementary emergency surcharge | £96.00 |
| Charge per bay per day | £58.00 |
10 working days’ notice is required
Parking suspensions (per 5 metre bay) are £80 per day plus a £105 application fee.
All domestic removals will only be charged the application fee, which is £105 for the first day. Any additional days will be charged at £80 per space plus the application fee.
7 working days notice is required
Suspension within a Controlled Parking Zone:
First Day: £39.60 (per 5 metre space)
Additional Consecutive Days: £32.10 (per 5 metre space)
Booking fee for all bay suspension applications.
- 10 working days’ notice – £75
- 7 working days’ notice – £85
10 working days notice is required
For general suspensions, the council operates a four-tiered charging system, depending on the duration of the suspension. The charges also differ depending on location between £51-£55 per space. Where not delineated on-street, a ‘space’ is considered five metres long.
Parking dispensations allow you to park on a single yellow line (or in special cases, double yellow lines)
By referring to your council’s website, you can obtain accurate and up-to-date details regarding parking suspensions in each London Borough, making it convenient for you to apply for the necessary permits.