Permit Holder Only Areas
Permit holder only areas are currently found only within the Durham City Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ). The restrictions operate between 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Saturday only. Parking outside of these times is free. During the operational hours you may park in a permit holder only area if you display a valid permit. Failure to display a valid permit may result in you being issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) by a Civil Enforcement Officer.
What Parking Permits are Available?
Permits are available for residents and businesses within the Durham City Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ). Permits are also available for carers and healthcare workers. For information regarding permits please contact the parking shop.Can I Pick Up and Drop Off Passengers?
Drivers can stop in a pay and display bay to pick up or drop off passengers, but waiting for passengers is not permitted.
When picking up or dropping off you must stay with your vehicle at all times unless your passengers need help getting into or out of your vehicle.
Can I Load and Unload?
Loading and unloading is allowed from a permit holder only area. Loading and unloading is considered to be taking place where items are being taken to and from a vehicle, but this does not cover packing, unpacking or assembly, and stopping to have a conversation. Stopping to go to the toilet is also not covered. As soon as the last item is loaded or unloaded, the vehicle must be moved or a valid permit displayed.What are the Exceptions?
Suspensions
- You can apply to the parking shop to have a permit holder only area suspended in advance. They may be suspended to accommodate:
- Building and demolition works.
- Excavations in or adjacent to a parking bay.
- Works by utility companies in or adjacent to a parking bay.
- To facilitate removals from and to premises.
- For the convenience of occupiers of premises at times of weddings and funerals.
