Resident's car park permits - Knutsford, Macclesfield and Nantwich
In Knutsford, Macclesfield and Nantwich, we issue a limited number of resident permits for town centre car parks.
Important points about resident's car park permits
- you can only use each permit for one car park
- each permit is only for a particular car
- a permit does not give you a reserved space or guarantee you a space
- you can only use a resident permit for a private car or van under 3.5T gross vehicle weight
- you must display the permit on the driver's side of the windscreen when you are parked, or you will be liable to pay normal charges
- there is usually a waiting list for permits - if you do not have a permit and are parked on a pay and display car park you must purchase a parking session either a ticket from the machine or pay by phone.
Eligible addresses and car parks for resident permits
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Conditions you must meet to get a resident's car park permit
You can only apply for a resident's car park permit if you meet all the following conditions:
- you live permanently at an eligible address
- you are on (or have applied to be put on) the electoral register at the address you are applying from
- you do not have access to private off-street parking, and have no way to create off-street parking
- the vehicle is registered at the address you are applying from (or you are in the process of changing the vehicle's registered address because you have recently moved to this address or bought the vehicle)
- there are parking restrictions in place that mean you cannot park outside or near your home during the working day
- your home is not a new development
We can issue two resident permits per property.
Apply for, renew or change a resident's car park permit
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Apply for or renew a resident's car park permit
Before you apply for a resident's car park permit for the first time, email our parking team or call 0300 123 5020 to check availability.
If there are no spaces available, we can put you on our waiting list. We will contact you when there is a space.
To renew a permit, apply at least 4 weeks before your current permit is due to run out. We do not send reminders.
How to apply for or renew a resident's car park permit
To apply for a permit (once we have confirmed a space is available) or to renew a permit, send us the following:
- proof of your address such as a council tax notice, a bank statement (last 3 months) or a utilities bill (last 3 months)
- a copy of your vehicle registration document (V5) (not needed for renewals)
Make sure you are happy with the resident's car park permit terms and conditions before you apply.
When you have applied and have been notified that your application has been successful, you will be advised to make payment. Once you have made payment then a unique reference number will be issued which you must display in your vehicle.
The unique reference number is only valid for a period of time and does have an expiry date. This period allows you time to provide any updated documentary evidence.
If you do not provide all the required documents within this period then a second unique reference number will not be issued. Once we have all the required documentation then we will send the permit within 7 working days by first class Royal Mail post.
We do not offer a same day collection service.
Contact details for providing documents and payment
Change the car on a resident's parking permit
If you change your vehicle, you will need a new permit which costs £25.00
To get a new permit, you should send us a resident's car park change of vehicle form (PDF, 144KB) with £25.00 payment. You should then send a copy of the updated vehicle registration document (V5) as soon as possible. We will issue a new permanent permit when we get a copy of the V5 document.
While you are applying for the new permit, you can use your old permit on a temporary basis if you have a unique reference number from us. To get the number, email our parking team or call us on 0300 123 5020 but you must firstly have submitted the change of vehicle form and have made the required payment.
You should display the number in the car with your current permit until you get the new permit. The unique reference number is valid for 12 weeks to allow time for you to make amendments to the V5 with the DVLA.
When you get the new permit, you must return the old one, we may charge you £25.00 if you do not.
Contact details for providing documents and payment
Use a resident's parking permit with a courtesy car
You can use your resident's car park permit for a courtesy car but you must tell us. We will then issue a unique reference number that you must display in the car with your permit. The number is valid for 2 weeks, but you can ask us to extend this if you need to.
To get a reference number, email our parking team or call us on 0300 123 5020.
Return a car park permit for a refund
If you no longer need your car park permit, we can give a refund for the number of whole months left on the permit less a £10 admin fee.
To get the refund, return the permit to us with your bank details for BACS payment.
We must get the permit within 3 working days of the beginning of the month for that month to count for a refund. Proof of posting is not proof of receipt.
Contact details for returning a permit
Parking permit refund amounts (this amount has the admin fee already deducted)
Resident parking permit refund amounts
| Months left | £80 permit refund amount | £95 permit refund amount |
|---|
| 11 |
£63.00 |
£77.00 |
| 10 |
£57.00 |
£69.00 |
| 9 |
£50.00 |
£61.00 |
| 8 |
£43.00 |
£53.00 |
| 7 |
£37.00 |
£45.00 |
| 6 |
£30.00 |
£38.00 |
| 5 |
£23.00 |
£30.00 |
| 4 |
£17.00 |
£22.00 |
| 3 |
0 |
0 |
| 2 |
0 |
0 |
| 1 |
0 |
0 |
00
Replace a lost resident's car park permit
If you lose your parking permit, let us know and we will send a replacement. A replacement permit costs £25.00. You can call us on 0300 123 5020 and pay by card, and we will give you a unique reference number to display in your car until you get the new permit. We will issue a new permit within 7 days.
You can also write to us with the payment or come in to a contact centre.
Where to email or send car park permit documents to
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Terms and conditions for resident's car park permits
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General resident's car park permit terms and conditions
i. Only private cars and vans under 3.5T gross vehicle weight are permitted to use the car parks.
ii. The permit must be displayed on the car windscreen, on the driver’s side. Vehicles not so displaying the ticket are liable for payment of the normal parking charges.
iii. The cost is payable in advance and payment must accompany applications.
iv. Applications should be made to Cheshire East Council, Parking Services, Municipal Buildings, Earle Street, Crewe CW1 2BJ.
v. The Council reserves the right to revoke any permit if they find that the holder has misused the facilities offered.
vi. The conditions and regulations imposed by the Cheshire East Consolidated Off Street Parking Order shall apply to permit holders except where they may be inconsistent with these terms and conditions.
vii. Cheshire East Council shall not be liable for personal injury or for loss of or damage to vehicles, their accessories or contents in this car park (save for the negligence of the Council).
viii. The issue of replacement permits due to incorrect information given in the application form will be subject to an administration fee of £25.00. In the case of lost or stolen permits a replacement will be issued upon written notification subject to an administration fee of £25.00.
ix. A change to the vehicle registration number on a permit is subject to a £25.00 administration fee and is payable in advance. A change of vehicle form must be completed and submitted with proof of payment to carparks@cheshireeast.gov.uk
x. Notwithstanding anything herein contained the Council will instruct their Attended Staff to lend all possible assistance to holders of Contracts.
xi. A specific resolution of the Council at Highway Committee on 07/09/2000, excludes new developments from this scheme.
xii. Either party may terminate the contract at any time by giving one month’s written notification.
xiii. Refunds are available but are calculated for whole remaining months only. Permit and refund application must be received within 3 working days of the beginning of the month in order for that month to count within the refund period. Proof of posting will not be accepted as proof of delivery. The amount of refund is subject to a £10.00 admin fee which has already been deducted from the amounts shown below:
Parking permit refund amounts.
Parking permit refund amounts
| Months left | £80.00 permit refund amount | £95.00 permit refund amount |
|---|
| 11 |
£63.00 |
£77.00 |
| 10 |
£57.00 |
£69.00 |
| 9 |
£50.00 |
£61.00 |
| 8 |
£43.00 |
£53.00 |
| 7 |
£37.00 |
£45.00 |
| 6 |
£30.00 |
£38.00 |
| 5 |
£23.00 |
£30.00 |
| 4 |
£17.00 |
£22.00 |
| 3 |
£0 |
£10.01 |
| 2 |
£0 |
£0 |
| 1 |
£0 |
£0 |
xv. If you change your name you will need to provide official evidence of this (e.g. marriage certificate).
1. Annual parking permit contracts run for 12 months from date of issue. You will not receive a reminder to renew this permit, you must make a new application before the expiry of the current one to prove your continued residency. To be eligible you must be a permanent resident of Knutsford and must be on or have applied and are waiting to be put on the Register of Electors at an address within the defined town centre. Permits will be issued on the basis of two per household, the first permit issued will cost £80.00 and the second issued will cost £95.00.
2. We may share information with other public bodies for the purposes of detecting and preventing fraud - see www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/nfi
3. The permit may be used on one only of the following car parks: -
King Street
Silk Mill Street
Princess Street
Tatton Street
4. Contract holders may park in the relevant car park subject to the availability of parking spaces and to all other conditions of use as displayed on site but will NOT be entitled to the reservation of any specific parking space for their exclusive use.
5. Contracts are from Monday to Saturday.
The contract is not transferable between different cars and may only be used on the car park for which it was issued.
6. If you hold a current resident permit and are changing your vehicle permanently then you will need to replace your permit, this will cost £25.00 for the replacement. On receipt of the new permit, the old permit must be returned as failure to do so may incur a £25.00 cost.
If you hold a current resident permit but have to use a courtesy car then you must get a unique reference number from us to display alongside your permit. Failure to display this reference number may result in the issue of a Penalty Charge Notice.
7. Two forms of documentary evidence must be provided to verify your place of residence - the vehicle registration document AND a current Council Tax Demand Notice or bank statement or utilities bill.
1. Annual parking permit contracts run for 12 months from date of issue. You will not receive a reminder to renew this permit, you must make a new application before the expiry of the current one. To be eligible you must be a permanent resident of Macclesfield and must be on or have applied and are waiting to be put on the Register of Electors at an address within the defined town centre. Permits will be issued on the basis of two per household, the first permit issued will cost £80.00 and the second issued will cost £95.00.
2. We may share information with other public bodies for the purposes of detecting and preventing fraud - see www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/nfi
3. The permit may be used on one only of the following car parks: -
Christ Church
Churchill Way
Commercial Road
Duke Street
Gas Road (Gas Road permit holders can use the Commercial Road car park when Gas Road is closed for the Charter Fair - 2 periods of about a week each year)
Jordangate (MSCP)
Old Library
Park Green
Pickford Street
Sunderland Street
Waters Green
Whalley Hayes
4. Contract holders may park in the relevant car park subject to the availability of parking spaces and to all other conditions of use as displayed on site but will NOT be entitled to the reservation of any specific parking space for their exclusive use.
Please note that Jordangate MSCP is available for use between the hours of 07:00 to 19:00 Monday to Saturday. Users of this car park are advised that the premises will be locked overnight between 19:00 and 06.45 and all day on Sundays – vehicles left on the car park after closing cannot be recovered until the next working day.
5. Contracts are from Monday to Saturday.
The contract is not transferable between different cars and may only be used on the car park for which it was issued.
6. If you hold a current resident permit and are changing your vehicle permanently then you will need to replace your permit at a cost of £25.00 for the replacement. On receipt of the new permit, the old permit must be returned as failure to do so may incur a £25.00 cost.
If you hold a current resident permit but have to use a courtesy car then you must get a unique reference number from us to display alongside your permit. failure to display this reference number may result in the issue of a Penalty Charge Notice.
7. Two forms of documentary evidence must be provided to verify your place of residence, i.e. the vehicle registration document AND a current Council Tax Demand Notice or bank statement or Utilities bill.
1. Annual parking permit contracts run for 12 months from date of issue. You will not receive a reminder to renew this permit, you must make a new application before the expiry of the current one and also provide a current utility bill to prove your continued residency. To be eligible you must be a permanent resident of Nantwich and must be on or have applied and are waiting to be put on the Register of Electors at an address within the defined town centre. Permits will be issued on the basis of two per household, the first permit issued will cost £80.00 and the second issued will cost £95.00.
The scheme is experimental and may be withdrawn.
2. We may share information with other public bodies for the purposes of detecting and preventing fraud - see www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/nfi
3. The permit may be used on one only of the following car parks: -
Love Lane
Bowling Green
4. Contract holders may park in the relevant car park subject to the availability of parking spaces and to all other conditions of use as displayed on site but will NOT be entitled to the reservation of any specific parking space for their exclusive use.
The contract is not transferable between different cars and may only be used on the car park for which it was issued.
5. Contracts are from Monday to Saturday.
6. If you hold a current resident permit and are changing your vehicle permanently then you will need to replace your permit at a cost of £25.00 for the replacement. On receipt of the new permit, the old permit must be returned as failure to do so may incur a £25.00 cost.
If you hold a current resident permit but have to use a courtesy car then you must get a unique reference number from us to display alongside your permit. failure to display this reference number may result in the issue of a Penalty Charge Notice.
7. Two forms of documentary evidence must be provided to verify your place of residence - the vehicle registration document AND a current Council Tax Demand Notice or bank statement or utilities bill.
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Page last reviewed: 18 December 2023
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