Residents
Who can buy a resident parking permit?
If you live within the Lewes Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) you can buy up to two permits allowing you to park in a permit holder
or dual use bay. Each permit will show the registration number of the vehicle it is for and it cannot be used for a different vehicle.
The permits allow you to park for an unlimited time within your sub-zone. Permits do not entitle you to park in other sub-zones or car parks.
Which sub-zone do I live in?
There are five sub-zones in the Lewes CPZ (A, B, C, D, E) and a further sub-zone (F) in Falmer.
You can find out which sub-zone you live in on the map of controlled parking zones in Lewes.
How much does a permit cost?
Resident permit charges from 1 July 2007, including discounts for more environmentally-friendly vehicles, are as follows:
| Vehicles registered | First permit cost | Second permit cost |
|---|
| 1 March 2001 or after | before 1 March 2001 |
|---|
| CO2 value | Cylinder capacity | Annual | 6 months | 3 months | Annual | 6 months | 3 months |
|---|
| More than 185g/km | More than 1800cc | £95 | £55 | £31.25 | £130 | £72.50 | £40 |
| 185g/km or less | 1800cc or less | £85 | £50 | £28.75 | £120 | £67.50 | £37.50 |
| 150g/km or less | 1500cc or less | £75 | £45 | £26.25 | £110 | £62.50 | £35 |
| 120g/km or less | 1000cc or less | £55 | £35 | £21.25 | £90 | £52.50 | £30 |
| 100g/km or less | – | £15 | – | – | £50 | – | – |
| Electric and LPG vehicles | £15 | – | – | £50 | – | – |
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 Lewes Parking Shop. You will need:
- a completed application form
- proof of residence
- proof of vehicle ownership
- 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 Lewes Parking Shop when you apply for a permit.
Proof of residence
You need to provide one of the following:
- council or housing trust rent book
- flat or house contents insurance document
- benefits or pension book
- firearms certificate
- tenancy agreement.
New residents should contact the Lewes Parking Shop for other acceptable proofs of residence.
Proof of vehicle ownership
You need to provide one of the following:
- vehicle registration document showing your home address
- company letter on headed paper, showing that you are the sole user of a company car.
How to pay
You can pay by:
- cash
- debit or credit card
- cheque or company cheque.
What if people come to visit me?
Residents can purchase day permits from the Lewes Parking Shop for their visitors to use.
These permits are only valid in the zone where you live. They are easy to use 'scratch-off' cards,
and are valid until 10am the next day. Residents who are housebound are entitled to a
concessionary rate. Find out more about day permits.
Further information
For further information about permits, enforcement, and other general enquiries, contact the Lewes Parking Shop.
