Who can apply?
 How can I apply for a permit?
 Is my estate part of a PRS?
 Where can I park?
 Vehicles that do not have to display a permit
 What is a valid permit?
 What happens if I am clamped or towed away?
 Who deals with disputes?
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Estates covered by a PRS display clear signs advising motorists that parking regulations are in force.

Estate parking permits are not valid in Controlled Parking Zones on the public highway for more information about this please see the parking section on the environment and transport section of our site.

Any vehicle parking on estates must display a valid permit and a current road tax disc in their windscreen or face clamping and removal by
the council's contractor. A financial penalty applies to any vehicle clamped or towed and impounded and must be paid before release.

 Who can apply?

Council tenants, freeholders who fall under a PRS, leaseholders or tenants of leaseholders or freeholders, can apply for a residents permit.

Only Council tenants, leaseholders and freeholders who fall under a PRS can apply for a visitors permit. Tenants of leaseholders or freeholders will have to contact their landlord.

 How can I apply for a permit?

Up to four residents' permits can be issued per household but only one for each vehicle owner. They are free but there is a replacement charge for lost or damaged permits. Permits are issued on completion of an application form and production of :

• The vehicle registration document, showing the appropriate address on the estate.
• Proof of residency.

Council tenants and leaseholders can also apply for a visitor's permit but only one is issued for each household and proof of identity and residency is required.
Again, there is a replacement fee for lost or damaged permits.
Permits can be obtained from the Area Housing Team, Co-operative or Tenant Management Organisation responsible for the management of the block or estate, see the contact Housing section for their details.

 Is my estate part of a PRS?

To find out if your estate is part of a PRS please click here.

 Where can I park?

• You can park in any of the designated areas around the block or on the estate covered by your permit.
• You can not park in areas where road markings or signs indicate that parking is not permitted.
• Vehicles parked which block footpaths, garages, cause an obvious obstruction or are parked on grassed/communal areas will be clamped regardless of whether they are displaying a permit.
• Vehicles blocking access to emergency vehicles may be liable to be towed away immediately.
• Please note that if you rent a garage you should not park in front of it or on the forecourt, as the council's contractor is instructed to clamp and remove vehicles blocking access to garages.
• Your permit covers housing estates only. It does not give permission to park on the public highway or areas covered by a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ). Similarly permits for the public highway are not valid on housing estates. For more information on Controlled Parking Zones and permits covering the public highway please contact the Parking Helpline on (020) 8871 8871.

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 Vehicles that do not have to display a permit

The following vehicles do not need to display a permit:

• Motorbikes and scooters; but these must still display road tax and be parked responsibly and not causing obstruction.
• Green Wandsworth Council vehicles.
• Emergency Service vehicles.
• Vehicles used by utility companies such as Thames Water, British Telecom - if they are parked in connection with an ongoing service.
• Vehicles used by doctors, health visitors and midwives 'on call' and displaying the appropriate NHS permit or a Health Emergency badge.
• Vehicles displaying a valid disabled Blue Badge will not be clamped but must be parked responsibly and not causing obstruction. If you require a Blue Badge please contact the concessionary travel team on (020) 8871 7709.

 What is a valid permit?

• Residents' and visitors' permits must relate to the block or estate on which the vehicle is parked.
• Residents are required to display the parking permit 'face up' so that the block/estate name and vehicle registration number can be clearly seen by enforcement officers.
• Residents' permits must relate to the vehicle in which they are displayed. They cannot be transferred between vehicles.
• All vehicles must clearly display a current road tax disc. Permits will become invalid if there is no current tax disc displayed.

A Statutory Off the Road Notification (SORN) declaration is not recognised on estates covered by a PRS.

Please note if you change your vehicle a permanent or temporary replacement permit must be obtained before parking on a housing estate.

 What happens if I am clamped or towed away?

Before clamping or removing your vehicle the contractor will have taken dated and timed photographs. If your vehicle has been clamped, a sticker on your vehicle window will give information on how to get the clamp released and where to pay the release fee. Clamped vehicles can be removed to the contractor's pound after 48 hours and storage costs will be incurred for vehicles that are not collected.
Signs around the estate give details of the contractors 24-hour contact telephone number (0870 444 3838).
The contractor's staff should all wear uniform and carry a photographic identity card at all times.

 Who deals with disputes?

Whenever possible the contractor will attempt to answer any enquiry or resolve a dispute. Should you be dissatisfied with the response you can refer the matter to the relevant area Housing team or managing agent and your complaint will be promptly investigated. You are always advised to make payment first and dispute the matter afterwards to avoid additional charges building up. If your complaint is upheld you will receive a refund.