Who can get resident permits?
Any resident of an eligible property, who owns or keeps a car.
Is the permit specific to a particular vehicle?
Yes
What proof is required to enable the issue of a permit?
1. Residency – resident must provide proof of residency (dated within three months)
- Bank statement
- Household bill
- Mortgage agreement
- Tenancy agreement
- Norwich City Council rent card
2. Proof of vehicle ownership (must show address of property for which permit is requested)
- Valid insurance schedule
- Valid insurance cover note
- Vehicle registration certificate (V5 C, available from the DVLA)
- Official bill of sale
The council will accept scanned or photographed copies of original document that can be submitted electronically, as well as hard copies of the original documents. The council might be able to determine vehicle registration and household occupancy if you are not able to provide documentation. There will be an additional fee for this service, whether we are able to confirm the details or not.
What is the nature of the permit and how many can I have?
The current housing resident permit is a paper permit which details the vehicle registration number on which the permit is valid, and the car park in which it can be used. Eligible households can have one permit.
What type of vehicle they can be used on?
Permits are not valid for use on vehicles with an unladen weight of more than 3.5 tonnes or which exceed six metres in length.
