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Resident permits

West Sussex County Council is the authority responsible for on-street parking provision. Parking Services at Chichester District Council process and issue permits on their behalf.

Apply for or renew a resident permit

Please Charges and tariffs increase - 2 October 2023 visit to view the new charges and tariffs.

We are no longer selling or renewing permits at East Pallant House and any visit to the council offices will be redirected to our online services. Some customers may not have access to online services. If you do not have access, we will provide paper applications and help. Customers can contact our Customer Services Team on 01243 534500 for advice.

ZonesApply for or renew a resident permitWhat type of permit will I receive?
A, E, F, G, H, H2, J, K, L, M, N, O and SApply for or renew a resident permit (opens new window)

A digital permit. A notification email will be sent when the permit is active,only then can you use your digital permit. There is nothing to display in the vehicle when using digital permits.

Resident permit costs

Residents parking zone

Annual charge

Six month charge

Low emission vehicles annual charge

Low emission vehicles 6 months charge

Operational times

F,G,H,K,L,O

First Permit £51  Additional Permit £102

First Permit £27  Additional Permit £54

First Permit £39  Additional Permit £77

First Permit £21  Additional Permit £41

09:00 - 17:00

J,M,S

First Permit £51  Additional Permit £102

First Permit £27  Additional Permit £54

First Permit £39  Additional Permit £77

First Permit £21  Additional Permit £41

09.00 - 21.00

H2, N (part day)

First Permit £43  Additional Permit £86

First Permit £23  Additional Permit £46

First Permit £33  Additional Permit £65

First Permit £18  Additional Permit £35

10:00 - 11:00 & 14:00 - 15:00

A (part day)

First Permit £43  Additional Permit £86First Permit £23  Additional Permit £46First Permit £33  Additional Permit £65First Permit £18  Additional Permit £3509:00 - 10:00 & 13:00 - 14:00

City Centre E

First Permit £184  Additional Permit £229

First Permit £97  Additional Permit £121

First Permit £138  Additional Permit £172

First Permit £73  Additional Permit £92

09:00 - 17:30

What is a resident parking scheme?

Resident Parking Schemes are designed to:

  • manage on-street parking
  • improve safety and access
  • raise the commercial viability of town and city centres
  • protect the amenities of residents in the adjacent areas
  • encourage motorists to review their journeys and consider alternative modes of travel

The demand for parking spaces exceeds supply in some zones. Resident permits are an effective way of helping manage parking in these areas.

Controlled Parking Zones

There are 13 Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ's) in Chichester.

Customers living in CPZs can purchase permits to park in a zone. 

The Controlled Parking Zones in Chichester are zones A, E, F, G, H, H2, J, K, L, M, N, O and S. To find out what zone your property see Resident permits - what zone am I in? .

For information relating to Controlled Parking Zones, please see the West Sussex County Council - Controlled parking zones (opens new window) website.

Who can buy a resident permit?

In order to buy a resident permit:

  • you must live at a property within a zone 
  • the property must be your main place of residency 
  • you must be a full time resident of the address requested 
  • your vehicle must be registered to the named address

Not every property which is within a Controlled Parking Zone is eligible for parking permits.

For example, Multiple Occupancy Developments or properties which have been redeveloped do not qualify for resident parking permits.

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