The permits can only be used for the operational running of your business, such as goods deliveries, and not for staff to attend the workplace.
You will not be eligible if your business has off-street parking available.
Business permits are digital so you will not need to display anything in your vehicle.
Car park permits
Your business may be eligible for permits in certain car parks. Only businesses in the surrounding streets may be eligible.
The permits can only be used in the dedicated business permit bays.
The car parks included in the scheme are:
- Gray Street, Canton
- Harvey Street, Canton
- Severn Road, Canton
- Wellington Street, Canton
Car park permit costs
The permits cost £50 for 6 months or £100 for 12 months.
On-street permits
Your business may be eligible for on-street parking permits.
The permits are only available in certain parking zones around the city. Parking locations depend on which zone your business is in.
There are 2 types of on-street permits:
- Vehicle specific permits
- Non vehicle specific permits
Non vehicle specific permits are transferable and can be used for different vehicles. You will need to change the vehicle details in MiPermit as required.
The cost of the permit will depend on your vehicle’s emissions.
Zone C1, C2, C3, C4
You can park in any available Limited Waiting or Pay and Stay bays in the zone.
You cannot park in Resident Permit bays.
Vehicle-specific permits
The cost of this permit will depend on your vehicle’s:
- engine size if the vehicle was registered before 1 March 2001
- emissions if the vehicle was registered after 1 March 2001
Vehicles registered before 1 March 2001
First vehicle specific permit
Up to 1550cc
| £60
| £30
|
1550 to 2950cc
| £80
| £40
|
2951cc and over
| £100
| £50
|
No vehicle information held by the DVLA
| £120
| £60
|
Second vehicle specific permit
Up to 1550cc
| £140
| £70
|
1550 to 2950cc
| £160
| £80
|
2951cc and over
| £180
| £90
|
No vehicle information held by the DVLA
| £200
| £100
|
Vehicles registered after 1 March 2001
First vehicle specific permit
Up to 100g/km
| £60
| £30
|
101 to 170g/km
| £80
| £40
|
171g/km and over
| £100
| £50
|
No vehicle information held by the DVLA
| £120
| £60
|
Second vehicle specific permit
Up to 100g/km
| £140
| £70
|
101 to 170g/km
| £160
| £80
|
171g/km and over
| £180
| £90
|
No vehicle information held by the DVLA
| £200
| £100
|
Diesel vehicles
If you have a diesel vehicle, there is an extra charge added to the permit cost.
The diesel charge is:
- £20 for 12 months
- £10 for 6 months
Non vehicle specific permits
The first non-vehicle specific permit will cost £150.
The second non-vehicle specific permit will cost £250.
Applying for your permit
You can buy permits for 6 or 12 months.
Please makes sure you read the terms and conditions carefully. If you do not use your permit correctly, you will receive a Penalty Charge Notice.