Great Yarmouth Borough Council

Great Yarmouth Borough Council are operating an on-street residents parking scheme on behalf of Norfolk County Council.

Where does the scheme operate?

The zone is on the roads bounded by: Marine Parade, St Nicholas Road, Euston Road, Alexandra Road and St Peters Road and includes:

When is it in operation?

The residents parking bays are operational between 8am and 6pm daily. This includes weekends and bank holidays.

Who is entitled to a residents permit?

Any resident of the streets within the zone (most listed above) is entitled to a permit. Proof of residency and ownership/control of the vehicle is required (company cars can be included but a headed letter from the company is required as well as proof of residency - this must be to a specific vehicle registration number though).

There is initially no limit on number of resident permits registered to a property (providing suitable proof is shown), and these would cost £25 each per annum.

Each property number is also entitled to one ‘Visitor’ permit £25 per annum (only proof of residency required).

What type of vehicle can be covered by the permit ?

Any private light goods vehicle (ie car, van etc) – subject to sufficient proof.

Motorcycles and mopeds do not require a permit.

Where can I park with a permit?

You can park in any signed on-street resident parking bay. These permits do not allow you to park on double or single yellow lines, or in time limited parking bays for longer than the time limit specified.

How do I apply?

An application form must be completed and returned to:

Great Yarmouth Borough Council
Cashiers Section
FREEPOST
Trafalgar House
Hall Plain
Great Yarmouth

The car registration document and a household bill will be accepted as proof of ownership of vehicle and residency within the area.

Photocopies of supporting documents can be supplied by post. If the correct documents are not provided your application will take longer.

If sending applications by post please use cheques or postal orders only.

The cashiers are open between 14.00 and 16.30 Tuesday-Friday. You can pay by cash, cheque, debit card and credit card.

For further general queries about the scheme, how to apply and do you qualify for a permit, please contact us on 01493 846358.

Payment enquiries to 01493 846266 (pm preferred).

Other information.

Businesses/Hotels – a separate information sheet/ application form is required for permits other than related to residency of a property.

Please contact us on 01493 846358 for details/application form.

Exemptions

If you have planned or emergency works in the area (ie window fitting, plumbing etc) please telephone 01493 846358 in advance for advice on how to receive an exemption. This should be done prior to works so that enforcement staff can be told.

Community Caring individuals or organisations , who need to visit client’s homes will be issued a permit at the Parking Services Manager’s discretion.

Blue badge holders living in the parking zone – we request that you are issued a residents parking permit, however no charge will be made. Please supply copy of your blue badge as well as property and vehicle details.

Other permits – in special circumstances permits may be issued at the discretion of the Parking Services Manager tel: 01493 846358

These applications should be made to:

Parking Services Section
Property Services
Town Hall
Hall Plain
Great Yarmouth
NR30 2QF
Tel: 01493 846358