Apply for a campus parking permit
Application Process
We will begin to process campus applications for parking from 1st August 2025. The closing date for student applications is 11.59pm on the Friday of Welcome week i.e. the week before the teaching term begins. For the 2025/26 academic year, the deadline is Friday 26th September 2025.
We accept applications from new students, where their course starts part way through the academic year (October-September), within 10 days of the course entry date as specified by RISIS.
Your application will be considered against the following qualifying criteria:
- Medical condition causing current mobility issues
- Temporary incapacity
- Course related requirements
- Lack of public transport
Please note, if you are applying on the basis of a medical condition or a temporary incapacity, you will need to provide a completed Medical Impact Form. Please refer to the Campus Criteria for more information. We would encourage any student meeting these criteria to register with the University's Disability Advisory Service for other support whilst at University.
If you have a lifelong medical condition and you have previously submitted evidence to us in a past application, you do not need to provide it again. We reserve the right to ask for any additional information deemed appropriate.
For more information on the qualifying criteria, please see the Campus Criteria. We expect suitable supporting evidence to be submitted at the time of the application or as soon as possible thereafter. Failure to provide the supporting evidence will render your application void.
We now have a new digital system in place for student parking so you will not be issued with a physical permit to be displayed if a permit is approved for you. Once payment is received your vehicle details will be added to the system so that you can park.
The Parking Appeal Panel for 2025/26 will meet Thursday 6th November 2025. The Parking Appeals Panel meet to determine the outcome of any appeals received in the 2025/26 academic year. You are not required to be present at the appeals meeting, and the outcome of which will be emailed to you within 10 working days. The decision made by the appeals panel is final and no further correspondence will be entered into.
With a digital permit you must park in the correct car parks associated with your permit.
Unsuccessful applicants may appeal the decision, noting the caveats below.
2025/2026 Charges:
Students with a valid disabled badge can apply for a free permit. Otherwise the costs are as follows:
- 拢36.20 per semester car permit
- 拢13.70 for annual motorcycle permit
Online payment details will be provided to successful applicants.
Should you no longer require your permit, we may be able to offer a refund against the remaining time on your permit. Such refunds are subject to an administration fee of 拢12.50.
Parking regulations
Parking at the University is subject to the Parking Regulations. Anyone infringing the regulations is likely to incur a parking charge notice of 拢75.
The iPermit:
The iPermit allows for more flexibility with student parking.
iPermits are available for 1 - 4 weeks only.
Please apply using the form below. The same criteria for permit applications apply and supporting evidence is required. You may apply for an iPermit at any time during the year, but you must apply at least 1 week before the permit is required and the permit needs to be displayed in your vehicle windscreen.
- 拢12.93 for 1 - 4 weeks
Contact us
For student parking enquiries, please contact Palmer reception by phone or e-mail.
- Telephone:
+44 (0)118 378 7307 - Email: PalmerReception