A parking permit will let you park in a specific type of bay that is reserved for permit holders. The bay or space which you can park in will depend on the type of permit that you hold
You cannot park in a permit holders space unless you also have a valid permit for the area or controlled parking zone (CPZ).
For more information on controlled parking zones (CPZ) please see our Street Parking - zones page.
Permits can be applied for by post.
A permit will only be issued on submission of a fully completed application form and the appropriate proof documents as listed on the application form.
Please note:
Some housing developments do not qualify for resident permits within the borough. Before renting or buying a home check you qualify by contacting us.
Applying by post
Please include photocopies only of your supporting documentation along with payment and send to:
Permit Team
Parking Services
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
TW3 4DN
Payment
You can pay by cheque or credit/debit card. Cheques should be made payable to London Borough of Hounslow.
How to renew a permit
Whilst every effort is made to send renewal notices, it remains the responsibility of the owner of the vehicle to ensure permits are renewed in good time. Please allow at least 10 days for postal applications.
All permit renewal applications must be supported by the relevant documentation. We do not accept the proof documents that were submitted for your previous permit.
Parking permit charges
Note: there is an additional £20 administration charge for buying parking permits in person at the Civic Centre.
This charge does not apply to postal renewals or to residents who hand their documents in to be processed and returned by post.
Nor does it apply if you :
post your documents in the Civic Centre reception post box
can prove your late application was due to medical reasons
live near Twickenham rugby club and get free parking permits or match days
get a temporary permit by phone, email or online, that is usually issued on the same day
All residents should apply for their permit renewal well in advance of their current permit expiring. It usually takes 10 working days to process.
Change of vehicle
Please note that a £15 admin charge will apply.
If you have changed your vehicle, you must not alter your existing permit
You must inform us immediately, using the e-form below, confirming the details of the change of vehicle.
Your request will be considered and if accepted we will contact you with a reference number which is valid for 4 weeks
You must display a photocopy of your current permit in the windscreen of the new vehicle alongside the reference number we give you
Request a change of vehicle/courtesy car reference number
Failure to inform us of your change of vehicle may result in the issue of parking tickets (PCNs).
Courtesy cars
If your vehicle is off the road because of an accident or major repair and you have been provided with a courtesy car,
you must remove the valid permit from your own vehicle and must clearly display it in the windscreen of your courtesy car.
You must contact us immediately, using the e-form below.
Your request will be considered and if accepted we will contact you with a reference number which is valid for 4 weeks
Request a change of vehicle/courtesy car reference number
If you do not let us know your current permit is displayed in a different vehicle you will receive parking tickets (PCNs).
Change of address
Please note that a £15 admin charge will apply
If you no longer live within the CPZ, by surrendering a valid permit you may qualify for a refund, if three full months or more is left to the permit’s expiry date. If you move to another area of the borough which also has a CPZ then we will issue you with a replacement permit for the new zone up to the expiry date of the old one.
Contact us
Email: parkingpermits@hounslow.gov.uk
Tel: 020 8583 6666
Permit Team
Parking Services
London Borough of Hounslow
Civic Centre
Lampton Road
Hounslow
TW3 4DN