Resident permits

You must include proof of residence and vehicle ownership with your application form. Photocopies are acceptable for postal applications. However, if you are making your application in person, original documentation must be provided.

Proof of residence

One of the following documents will be acceptable:

• Driving licence
• Current council tax bill
• Valid 12 months home contents insurance schedule
• State pension or benefit letter - the following letters, dated within the current financial year, will be accepted:state pension, child benefit, housing or council tax benefit, income support and unemployment benefit.
• Landline telephone bill - must show the landline telephone number and be dated within the last 3 months. 
• Gas or electricity bill - must be dated within the last 3 months. 
• Current television licence.
• Current council/Housing Association tenancy agreement and a rent statement showing recent payments. 
• Current 6 or 12 month estate agent's tenancy agreement - the agreement must be signed and dated by all parties, show the name of the estate agent and be valid for at least a month at the time of application. Private tenancy agreements will not be accepted.

Proof of vehicle ownership

One of the following documents will be acceptable:

• Vehicle registration document - this will only apply if you are the registered keeper of the vehicle and will only be accepted if the vehicle is registered to the CPZ address. Hand amended documents will not be accepted.
• Full insurance certificate and schedule - this must show your name, the vehicle's registration number and must confirm that the vehicle is insured to be kept at your CPZ address. Temporary cover notes / certificates valid for less than 30 days will not be accepted.
• Hiring/leasing agreement - if you hire or lease a vehicle privately, you must submit a copy of the current agreement. (If you drive a company vehicle, see option 'company letter' below). The agreemnt must be valid, show your name, CPZ address and the vehicle's regsitration number.
• Company letter - In you drive a company vehicle provided by your employer, you must submit a typed letter on company headed paper, signed by your employer and dated within the last 3 months. The letter must include: your name and address, the vehicle's make and registration number, confirmation that you are the sole user of the vehicle and whether the company own or lease the car. In addition, if the company own the car, a copy of the vehicle registration document must be provided. If the car is leased, a copy of the lease agreement is required.
• If your company uses a fleet management specialist, a letter from them will be accepted, however, it must include the information requested above and confirm the name of the company you work for.
• If you are a sole trader and the vehicle is registered or leased to your business address, you will need to submit a letter of verification from your accountant and your vehicle registratration document or lease agreement.

Temporary one month permit

When a new resident is applying for a parking permit they are often unable to provide the required level of proofs for a standard resident permit. The non-refundable one month permit is to enable residents to park conveniently with only a minimal level of proof, while they wait for the required documents to apply for a standard permit. You must provide one document showing your name and the new CPZ address from the following list:

• Solicitor's letter
• Estate agents's letter 
• Mortgage agreement 
• Mail redirection agreement
• Removals contract 
• Private tenancy agreement
• Letter from employer
• Letter from college
• Doctor's practice letter 

Alternatively, you can supply one of the documents outlined in Part E of the Resident Permit Guidance Notes.