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Parking solutions when moving in London
When relocating in London it’s important to secure a parking spot for the moving truck or van whether it’s for a household move or an office relocation.
This action is crucial to guarantee that the assigned parking space stays open and unoccupied during the moving day ensuring an hassle free move.
This ensures that you have a designated spot for the moving van outside or very near your new place. In London, where parking is often limited and competitive this is crucial.
Loading and Unloading; With a reserved space you reduce the distance needed to carry your belongings making the process quicker and easier for both you and the movers. It also helps in loading and unloading decreasing the chances of damage to your items or causing inconvenience to others.
Unauthorized parking on restricted streets like routes can result in hefty fines or even getting your vehicle towed. By suspending a parking bay you can steer clear of expenses and have peace of mind.
Having a spot reserved prevents others from occupying it during your move ensuring that the process goes smoothly without delays or interruptions. This is especially vital, on bustling London streets where traffic congestion and limited parking're common challenges.
A parking bay suspension is a permit that lets you reserve a particular parking spot or bay on a public street.
While the suspension is in place, regular parking rules in that specified area are relaxed, and the space is reserved solely for your use.
This ensures no other vehicles can park there, giving you access to the designated space.
The duration and cost of a parking suspension vary depending on the local council and the specific circumstances. You usually need to apply for a suspension in advance, providing details about the purpose, location, and duration of the suspension.
In London, parking suspensions are often essential for house moves, as they ensure a convenient and hassle-free parking solution in a city where parking can be a major challenge.
A parking dispensation, while similar to a parking suspension, serves a slightly different purpose.
It’s a temporary permission granted to park a vehicle in a location where parking restrictions would normally apply.
This could include parking on double yellow lines, in loading bays, or in other restricted areas.
The key differences between a parking suspension and a parking dispensation are:
Location: Suspensions typically apply to specific parking bays, while dispensations often allow parking in restricted areas where there are no designated bays.
Purpose: Suspensions are usually for broader purposes like house moves or events, while dispensations are more focused on specific tasks like loading or essential work.
Duration: Dispensations are often shorter in duration than suspensions, as they are meant for specific, time-limited activities.
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.
Parking Suspension and Dispensation
3 working days notice is required
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.
The parking suspension application process takes a minimum of 5 working days.
The parking suspension application process takes a minimum of 7 working days.
Telephone: 01895 250633 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
A parking waiver charge is set at £20 per day, per vehicle.
Parking suspensions and dispensations
5 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.
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.
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.
Yellow line dispensations
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.
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