Car Parking - Parking Waiver

What is a Parking Waiver?

In order to carry out works to adjacent properties it is occasionally necessary for vehicles to park on a road that is subject to restrictions. In these it may be possible to purchase a Parking Waiver from the Council.

Waivers will only be granted in exceptional circumstances and are not intended to provide 'convenience parking'. For example, parking a van containing small hand tools or materials for the day's work, or a vehicle that carries workers to and from a site are considered 'convenience parking' and these actions are covered by existing regulations for loading and unloading or setting down passengers.

A Waiver for parking on single or double yellow lines or Residents Only areas is only issued when absolutely necessary; inconvenience or difficulty are not sufficient reasons.

A Waiver does not allow parking in:-

• disabled bays
• a loading restriction during its hours of operation (marked by yellow kerb lines)
• a bus stop
• a taxi rank
• school Keep Clear markings
• zigzag markings on a pedestrian crossing or crossing area
• anywhere that would cause an obstruction or a road safety hazard

A Waiver is only valid for the vehicle for which it is issued. If the waiver is placed in a different vehicle to the one stated on the waiver or if the Waiver is changed or altered in any way then it will be deemed invalid and a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) will be issued to the vehicle. If more than one vehicle is required on site then a separate Parking Waiver for each vehicle should be obtained.

Please Note: Applications must be received a minimum of seven days before the waiver start date. Time should be added for delays caused by the post. Genuine emergency situations will not be subject to the notice period.

Is there a charge?

A Waiver is normally only granted for a single event on one day between approved dates and times. Under certain conditions they may be granted for up to seven consecutive days at a specific location but or no longer. Purchase of a Parking Waiver, for up to seven days use will cost £15.00. Further extensions will require new applications to be made in order to allow the parking, traffic and safety situation to be reviewed by the Council.

Please Note: Only payments by direct debit/credit card or cheque are accepted.

How can I apply?

Option 1 - Download and complete the waiver application form then email the completed form to carparking@staffordbc.gov.uk. Once approved the Waiver will be available for collection at the Councils Civic Centre reception subject to the payment being made at the time of collection.

Option 2 - Telephone us on 01785 619401. Our Contact Centre will be happy to complete the application on your behalf and arrange to take either a debit or credit card payment. Once approved the Waiver will be available for collection at the Councils Civic Centre.

Option 3 - In person from The Civic Centre.

Option 4 - By post via downloading and completing the Waiver application form and send, together with a cheque, to Stafford Borough Council, Environmental and Health Service, Civic Centre, Riverside, Stafford, ST16 3AQ. Once approved the Waiver will be available for collection at the Councils Civic Centre reception or posted to your nominated address.

Important information

The vehicle must be moved on the request or instructions of a Police Officer, Civil Enforcement Officer, council officer or utility company contractor in the course of their contracted works. If the vehicle is requested to move, we are not required to offer any compensation or alternative parking place. If it is deemed necessary a Parking Waiver may be withdrawn without notice. Your contact details will be used in this instance to inform you.

Civil Enforcement Officers employed by us will conduct inspections during the operation of the Parking Waiver to establish the vehicle is being used for the purpose for which the Waiver was issued.

The Parking Waiver charge is to cover the council’s cost for investigations, the issue of the Waiver and inspection.