If you are a resident, business or trades person who needs to carry out work at a property located within a Residential Parking Zone (RPZ), you can apply for a Trade parking permit.
This permit will allow the trades person to park on the street close to the address, while they carry out work at the property.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for a Trade permit, you must be either:
- the resident who lives at the property
- an employee of the business
- the property owner or landlord
- the trades person who needs to carry out the work
Trade permits are not valid for vehicles which exceed 2.3m in height and/or 5.3m in length.
It is solely the responsibility of the person applying for the permit to ensure the vehicle using the permit does not exceed these dimensions.
If the vehicle is found to be larger than these dimensions, the permit will not be valid and will be subject to cancellation. The vehicle may also receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) or be towed.
Cost
- £2.53 a day
or - £12.65 a week
How to apply
If you apply on a weekday, allow 2 full working days for approval.
If you apply on a weekend, allow at least 3 working days for approval.
You will need:
Vehicle Registration (number plate) of tradesperson's vehicle
Proof of the works being carried out
A letter, job order or invoice from the trades person, which must:
- be on headed stationery
- include the date the work is being carried out, which should match the time period in the permit application
Handwritten documents will not be accepted.
Proof of Address
If you are the resident of the property, provide a copy of either:
- council tax bill (valid for the current financial year)
- bank statement (dated within 3 months)
- utility bill (dated within 3 months)
- tenancy agreement
If you are a business provide a copy of:
- current National Non-Domestic Rates account (business rates)
If you are the owner or the landlord of the property, but do not live at the property provide:
- written proof of ownership or a lease confirming your connection to the address
If you are a trades person/contractor:
- You must provide a signed and dated letter from the property owner, landlord, resident, or business, stating that the works are being carried out on their behalf.
You can apply online using MiPermit.
- Register for an account on MiPermit Newham, or log in.
- Go to 'Buy digital permits' and select 'Trade Parking Permit'
- Complete the application form.
- Upload required documents.
- Make payment using a credit or debit card.
Apply for a Trade parking permit
If you need help with a permit, find information and support using MiPermit or visit one of our libraries.
What happens next
After you submit your application, it takes 2-3 working days to be processed. You will receive an email confirming if the permit has been approved.
The Trade parking permit is then automatically activated from the date you selected in the application.
Trade parking permits are virtual, you do not need to display a permit on your vehicle.
Trade permits cannot be refunded or amended to different dates or vehicles.
It is the registered keeper's responsibility to ensure the vehicle is covered by a valid permit. Any vehicle breaching a parking or driving rule or parked without a valid permit, may receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) and possibly be towed.
