If you want to park your vehicle in a controlled parking zone you'll need to apply for a parking permit.
To find out if you are in a controlled parking zone on our map (outlined in deep blue), search for your street.
How to apply for your business parking permit
Before you begin your application you will need to ensure:
- your property is eligible
- you have proof of business status (NNDR bill, utility bill or commercial property agreement)
- you have proof of vehicle ownership.
You can apply for business parking permit even if you don't live in the Hounslow area.
Emission-based charging bands
The amount you pay for parking or permits will depend on your vehicle’s CO2 emissions and fuel type. You can check your vehicle’s emissions by entering your registration number on the DVLA website. This information is also included on the V5C certificate (vehicle log book).
Read more about emission based charging.
| Banding | Emissions |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0g/km |
| 2 | 1 to 75g/km |
| 3 | 75 to 100g/km |
| 4 | 101 to 130g/km |
| 5 | 131 to 170g/km |
| 6 | 171 to 255g/km |
| 7 | Over 226g/km |
Costs (effective from 28 February 2025)
| Banding | Private | Commercial |
|---|---|---|
| Band 1 | £645 | £380 |
| Band 2 | £754 | £487 |
| Band 3 | £862 | £593 |
| Band 4 | £970 | £700 |
| Band 5 | £1,078 | £806.50 |
| Band 6 | £1,186 | £913 |
| Band 7 | £1,294 | £1,019.50 |
Change the details of your permit
If you're changing vehicles or using a courtesy car, you'll need request a change to your permit by logging into your account.
To request a refund or a replacement permit, please email hounslow.permits@nsl.co.uk.
We are looking at a 2 year transition period from paper to virtual for the permits and this phased approach will help minimise disruption and allow residents time to adjust to the new system.
Contact us
If you have any questions about your application, please email us at hounslow.permits@nsl.co.uk.
Virtual permits and emission based charges from 28 February 2025
From Friday 28 February 2025, all new Business parking permits will be issued as virtual. Existing paper permits are still valid until they expire. Virtual permits are linked to your vehicle registration and checked digitally by enforcement officers.
