Business permits
Parking review consultation
We are asking for your views on changes to parking controls in Hastings borough.
Find out more and have your say about the Hastings borough formal consultation.
The consultation opened on 13 February and closes on 6 March 2026.
Business permits are available in Bexhill, Eastbourne, Hastings, and Lewes.
Apply for a permit
Am I entitled to a business permit?
If your business is located in Bexhill, Eastbourne, and Lewes, you can apply for a business permit if:
- your business address is within the controlled parking zone and
- your vehicle is essential for the running of the organisation and insured for business use
Find out which documents we will accept - business permit proof of eligibility.
You should only use business permits for business use, such as making deliveries or site visits. They should not be used for personal use or long term parking. The use of business permits will be regularly monitored to make sure parking reflects compliance with these terms. Misuse may result is permits being withdrawn or further applications being rejected.
If your business is located in Hastings you can buy business permits if your business address is within the one of the town centre residential parking zones.
How many permits can I buy?
Eastbourne businesses can buy up to six business permits. Bexhill businesses can buy up to three permits. They can be used to park in one zone or all of the zones.
Hastings business permits can only be used in 10 specially marked bays in Linton Road, because of the limited number of bays only 10 permits are available.
Lewes businesses can buy up to two business permits. In Lewes, permits can be used to park in all the zones.
All permits are virtual and linked to the vehicle registration number. They cannot be transferred.
Where can I park?
As a business permit holder (except for Hastings) you can park within the zone the permit has been issued for in:
- permit holder only bays
- shared use bays (permit holders or time limited)
- shared use bays (permit holders or paid parking)
Hastings business permits are only valid in designated bays in Linton Road, zone I.
Having a permit does not guarantee you a parking space and the permit is not valid in any other bay or in any off street car park.
You can download maps of the parking zones below.
Bexhill parking zones C, E, N and W [1.7 MB] [pdf]
Eastbourne parking zones A, B, G, N and S [1.5 MB] [pdf]
Eastbourne parking zones M and R [2.0 MB] [pdf]
Falmer parking zone F [2.8 MB] [pdf]
Hastings parking zones A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and L [2.1 MB] [pdf]
Hastings parking zones J, K, O, S and W [2.6 MB] [pdf]
Lewes parking zones A, B, C, D, E, G and HS [2.6 MB] [pdf]
Lewes and Falmer permit eligibility [1.3 MB] [pdf]
How much do they cost?
Eastbourne and Bexhill
The table below shows permit charges for the two band types of vehicle.
| Band types | Single zone | All zones | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 6 months | 3 months | 12 months | 6 months | 3 months | |
| Petrol or diesel | £315 | £157.50 | £78.75 | £620 | £310 | £155 |
| Electric or LPG | £162 | £81 | £40.50 | £147 | £73.5 | £36.75 |
Lewes
The tables below show permit charges and environmental discount levels.
The level of discount will depend on the CO2 emissions of your vehicle. These can be found on:
- your vehicle registration certificate or
- insurance schedule
To qualify for an environmental discount you must show proof of the CO2 value or cylinder capacity of the vehicle.
Without proof you will be charged the standard rate and will not be able to cancel the permit and reapply at a different rate unless your engine has been modified and you have the certificate to show these changes.
| Band types | Permit | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | 6 months | 3 months | |
| Standard | £1134 | £625 | £342 |
| Discount level 1 | £1021 | £567 | £312 |
| Discount level 2 | £908 | £511 | £284 |
| Discount level 3 | £681 | £397 | £227 |
| Discount level 4 | £227 | N/A | N/A |
| Band types | Vehicle registered on or after 1 March 2001 CO² value | Vehicles registered before 1 March 2001 Cylinder capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | More than 185g/km | More than 1800cc |
| Discount level 1 | 185g/km or less | 1800cc or less |
| Discount level 2 | 150g/km or less | 1500cc or less |
| Discount level 3 | 120g/km or less | 1000cc or less |
| Discount level 4 | 100g/km or less | N/A |
Electric and LPG (liquid petroleum gas) vehicles qualify for discount level 4.
Hastings
£295
Paying for your permit
Once you have received confirmation that your application has been approved, you can make payment online or at one of these libraries:
There is a £5 administration fee for processing refunds, which will be deducted from the refund amount. We can only refund full remaining months.
