Businesses
Who can buy a business parking permit?
Businesses in the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) can buy up to two permits. You can buy a permit if you can demonstrate
that a vehicle is essential for the running of your organisation and required for making several deliveries or visits a day.
Where does a business permit allow me to park?
There are five sub-zones in the Lewes CPZ (A, B, C, D, E) and a further sub-zone (F)
in Falmer. Business permits are valid in all the sub-zones, in permit holder and dual use bays.
You can find out which sub-zone your business is in on the
map of controlled parking zones in Lewes.
How much does a permit cost?
Business permit charges from 1 July 2007, including discounts for more environmentally-friendly vehicles, are as follows:
| Vehicles registered | Permit cost |
|---|
| on or after 1 March 2001 | before 1 March 2001 |
|---|
| CO2 value | Cylinder capacity | Annual | 6 months | 3 months |
|---|
| More than 185g/km | More than 1800cc | £1,000 | £550 | £300 |
| 185g/km or less | 1800cc or less | £900 | £500 | £275 |
| 150g/km or less | 1500cc or less | £800 | £450 | £250 |
| 120g/km or less | 1000cc or less | £600 | £350 | £200 |
| 100g/km or less | – | £200 | – | – |
| Electric and LPG vehicles | £200 | – | – |
For some vehicles registered on or after 1 March 2001, you can calculate carbon dioxide emissions using the Vehicle Certification Agency's fuel data website.
How do I buy a permit?
You can buy a permit from the Parking Shop.
You will need:
- a completed application form
- evidence that the vehicle is necessary for the essential running of your organisation
and required for making several deliveries or visits a day
- a letter on headed paper, signed by a senior representative of the organisation
- proof that the vehicle is insured for business use
- proof of business address
- a method of payment.
There is no waiting list and permits can be issued straight away.
Application forms
Application forms can be completed at the Parking Shop when you apply for a permit.
Proof of business address
You need to provide one of the following:
- current business rates bill
- current lease agreement
- letter from the business rate payer
- recent business utility bill
- 'certificate of incorporation' for limited companies if the registered office is at the address within the CPZ
- a copy of a recent business bank statement
- a copy of an invoice sent to the business address
- Inland Revenue tax return
- certificate detailing the registration number and sub-zone address for registered charities.
Further information
For further information about permits, enforcement, and other general enquiries, contact the Parking Shop.
