What type of parking do I need?
The following prices apply from 1 October 2018 to 30 September 2019.
| Category | Information | Staff | Students | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A |
Needs based once demand exceeds supply. If space is unavailable a waiting list may apply. A space will always be available in the designated car park for permit holders. |
Yes | No | £68.50 per month |
| B (Annual) |
Needs based. A permit gives licence to use any Category B space but does not guarantee a space will be available. A waiting list may apply. Staff may pay monthly via salary. |
Yes | No |
£41 per month |
| B (Scratch Card) |
Needs Based. A permit must be used in conjunction with a prepaid parking scratch card. A permit gives licence to use any Category B or C space but does not guarantee a space will be available. A waiting list may apply. With scratch cards you only pay for parking on the days when you use the car parks. |
Yes | Yes | No charge for permit. Books of 20 Scratch Cards are available for £41 from EFM Helpdesk, Students Union Welcome and the University Online Store. |
| C |
No needs based assessment. Reduced rate parking at Q Park Velocity, Solly Street, S1 4DE One-off upfront fee of £10 |
Yes | Yes | All-day parking £5 |
| R (Student) | Residents only parking at student villages. | No | Yes | £125 |
| R (Staff) | Staff based at Student Villages. Also valid in Category C car parks with a valid pay and display ticket. | Yes | No | £125 |
| Motorcycle | Use of designated University Motorcycle parking only. A paper permit need not be displayed but the vehicle must have current permit on record. | Yes | Yes | No charge |
| Disabled | With current local authority disabled persons badge correctly used or with compelling evidence from doctor, Occupational Health/Student Services for a short term temporary period. Disabled permit holders may use any A, B, C or R car park and have exclusive use of disabled bays. No charge for EU badge holders. All others to be charged Category B rate. | Yes | Yes | No charge for EU badge holders. All others to be charged Cat B rate. |
| On Call Permit | This permit is for staff who are required to access the university out of hours on an ‘on call’ basis. | Yes | No | No charge. Contact EFM Help Desk for further details. |
For all the above permits (except the On Call and Disabled Permits) a one-mile exclusion zone will apply. Staff or students who live within one-mile of the University will not be issued with a permit.
Members of the University who live or work at student residences will need a Category R permit. Click here for more information on parking at the residences.
Click here for a map of University car parks to locate the most convenient car parks for you
Discounted parking in the Durham Road Q-Park
University staff are eligible to discounted parking in the Q-Park on Durham Road, S10 2JA.
The simple process for getting a Daily Value Card is managed by Q-Park; once you have the card you are eligible to park for £6 per day.
For an application form, email laura.harris@q-park.co.uk