Car Park Permits
Car Parking Permits for 2011/2012.
Contact:
Customer Services Centre
Phone: (01395) 571780
Online: Application
for Parking Permit
Application for Disabled Parking Permit
Lost
Parking Permit
Email:
parkingservices@eastdevon.gov.uk
The Council has held the cost of permits unchanged for the last three years but unfortunately we have been unable to do so again this year. Regrettably the cost of a permit has increased this year, partly due to the increase in the VAT element (to 20%). The Council appreciates that any increase in the current economic climate is difficult but we believe that the permit still offers excellent value for money to regular users of the car parks.
Due to its popularity, the Council has decided to retain the Economy Permit. The permit allows anyone purchasing a Town(s) Permit to pay a supplement of £23.00 (or £12 for a 6 monthly permit), which converts the Town(s) Permit into an Economy Permit. The cost of an Economy Permit is therefore £127 for 12 months and £75 for 6 months.
The Economy Permit extends the use of the Town(s) Permit to allow the customer to park their vehicle in any other Pay and Display car park located in Town(s) in East Devon other than their designated towns for one visit on each day for a period of up to 3 hours.
The Council has decided to extend the Restriction of Use for Town(s), District and 7 Day permits in Short Stay car parks between 8am and 6pm Monday to Saturday inclusive to one continuous visit of up to 3 hours (formerly 2 hours) in each Short Stay car park on each day. There is no Restriction of Use of permits in Short Stay car parks on Sundays; however, where a Maximum Stay Restriction is in place this will still apply. Permits are valid for unlimited parking in Long Stay car parks every day.
Reluctantly the Council has to advise that following a recent review by Devon County Council they have removed the concession that allowed East Devon District Council car parking permit holders to use the Devon County Council Pay & Display zones on Exmouth esplanade. This means that the East Devon car parking permits are no longer valid for any Devon County Council Pay and Display zones.
The issue of permits remains centralised. To make a purchase now, please complete our online application for a parking permit. To request a disabled permit please complete our online application for a disabled parking permit.
Car Park Permits - Conditions of Sale 2011/2012
- From 1st April 2011 Parking Permits (except Public Service & Heavy Goods Vehicle Permits) may be used in the Council's Car Parks as shown in the table below.
- ANNUAL EAST DEVON PERMITS: These are valid for use in all EDDC car parks shown in the table below.
- TOWN/AREA PERMIT: These are only valid for use in the car parks in the town(s) indicated on the permit.
- ANNUAL TOWN(S) ECONOMY PERMIT: Holders please see the conditions below.
- Permits are only valid for use in the vehicle that bears the vehicle registration number recorded on the permit by East Devon District Council.
- Altered or defaced permits are not valid.
- Annual and 6 Monthly Permits can be purchased at any time of the year (similar to the Road Tax Disc).
- All Permits commence from the 1st day of the month chosen by the applicant.
Current Charges:
| Annual | 6 Months | |
| East Devon Permit | £153.00 | £87.00 |
| Town/Area Permit | £104.00 | £63.00 |
| Town(s) Economy Permit | £127.00 | £75.00 |
Annual town(s) economy permit
- This permit upgrades the Annual Town(s) permit to allow the holder to park their vehicle in any other EDDC pay and display car park outside of their designated Town(s) for one visit of up to 3 hours in each day. The one visit of up to 3 hours applies both to Short Stay and Lang Stay car parks. When using a car park outside the Town(s) permit's designated area, the permit clock must be set for the time of arrival.
Display the permit
- The permit holder will be given an adhesive disc to enable it to be clearly displayed in the front windscreen (similar to the Road Tax Disc).
- The permit holder must clearly display the permit clock in any short stay car park where a Restriction of Use of Permit applies. The short stay car parks to which this applies are listed in the table below.
- On arrival the clock MUST be clearly displayed face up in a conspicuous position on the dashboard inside the vehicle.
- The clock MUST be set to indicate the quarter hour period of time of arrival in the car park. It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the clock is correctly set before leaving the vehicle in a car park.
- Any alteration to the clock once it has been set, failure to clearly display the disc in a conspicuous position as detailed above, or staying in excess of the maximum time permitted may result in a Penalty Charge Notice being issued.
Parking
- Vehicles must be parked wholly within the parking bays indicated by the markings on the surface of the car parks.
- When parked in a designated space for use by disabled people, a valid disabled person's blue badge must accompany the permit and be clearly displayed.
- It is the driver's responsibility to ensure that the permit(s) are CLEARLY displayed before leaving the vehicle.
Replacement permits
- There is no charge for transferring a permit to another vehicle. However, the old permit must be returned to the Council Offices before a new permit can be issued.
- In the case of lost permits please complete our online report lost parking permit form.
THE COUNCIL DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE AVAILABILITY OF PARKING SPACES.
NO REFUNDS ON PERMITS ARE GIVEN.
YOU MUST CONTACT PARKING SERVICES AND REQUEST A TEMPORARY PERMIT WHILST USING A COURTESY VEHICLE.
Permits are issued in accordance with the terms and conditions of the East Devon District Council Parking Places Order, which is available for inspection at the Council Offices.
Restriction of use of permit in short stay car parks
- In the short stay car parks listed in the table below the permit is only valid for use for one visit in each of them on each day Monday to Saturday inclusive between 8.00am and 6.00pm.
- The permit is only valid for up to 3 hours of parking.
- There is no restriction of use of permits on Sundays; however, you can never stay in excess of any Maximum Stay Restriction that is in place.
- The Restriction of Use condition governs when the permit is valid for use and only affects permit holders.
- A Maximum Stay Restriction governs how long a vehicle can be parked and applies to everyone.
Current designated town(s)
| Axminster Car Parks | Short Stay
| Long Stay
|
| Beer Car Parks | Long Stay
|
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| Budleigh Salterton Car Parks | Short Stay
| Long Stay
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| Colyton Car Park | Long Stay
|
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Exmouth Car Parks | Short Stay
| Long Stay
|
| Honiton Car Parks | Short Stay
| Long Stay
|
| Lympstone Car Park | Long Stay
|
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| Ottery St Mary Car Parks | Long Stay
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| Seaton Car Parks | Short Stay
| Long Stay
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| Sidmouth and Sidford Car Parks | Short Stay
| Long Stay
|
In addition to the permits listed in the Charges and Conditions of Sale section above, the Council also offers the following permits:
7 Day Tickets
These permits cost £20.00, and are specifically designed with holidaymakers in mind. The 7 Day Ticket allows you to park your vehicle in any East Devon District Council Pay and Display car park. The 7 Day Ticket can be bought from the Tourist Information Centres listed below. They can also be purchased direct from any Council car park Pay and Display ticket machine at any time - 24 hours a day. Please ensure that you either have 20 x £1.00 coins or 10 x £2 coins ready.
The 7 Day Ticket provides unlimited parking in all Long Stay car parks. However, it has a Restriction of Use condition when used in Short Stay car parks. It is only valid in Short Stay car parks for one continuous visit of up to 3 hours between 8am and 6pm Monday to Saturday inclusive. This Restriction of Use does not apply on Sundays. However, where a Maximum Stay Restriction is in place, this still applies. The status (Short Stay or Long Stay) is recorded on the signs located at the entrance to each car park.
Tourist Information Centre Details
| Budleigh Salterton | Fore Street, EX9 6NG | 01395 44 52 75 |
| Exmouth | Alexandra Terrace, EX8 1NZ | 01395 22 22 99 |
| Honiton | Lace Walk Car Park, Dowell Street, EX14 8LT | 01404 44 716 |
| Seaton | The Underfleet, EX12 2TB | 01297 21 660 |
| Sidmouth | Sidmouth Swimming Pool, Ham Lane, EX10 8XR | 01395 51 64 41 |
How and where to buy Annual and 6 month parking permits. (You have two methods of purchase options).
By Post:
The Council will be pleased to send you an Application Form (with a prepaid reply envelope). Please telephone 01395 571780 if you woud like one.
Please ensure you fill in the following information:
- Name and postal address with postcode.
- Daytime Telephone Number. (Just in case we have a query with your application).
- What type of permit that you want to buy.
- Your vehicle registration number.
- The Method of Payment section - You have two choices - Debit Card or Cheque.
- If paying by cheque make it payable to East Devon District Council and ensure that you include it in the envelope with the completed application form.
- Please return the application form and cheque (where applicable) to Parking Services, East Devon District Council, Council Offices, Station Road, Sidmouth, Devon. EX10 8HL
By Telephone Using a Debit Card (you will need to have the following details ready)
- Your vehicle registration number.
- Your Debit Card details.
- The type of permit you wish to purchase.
- Your postal address including postcode.
In most instances we will send the permit to you the same day that your telephone application is made. If you wish to call us to pay for a parking permit, please phone 01395 571780.
Page last updated on 30 January 2012
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