Clarendon Park experimental scheme

A new experimental scheme is being introduced to address the problem of commuter parking in Clarendon Park. Unlike previous parking scheme proposals in the area, these experimental measures will be limited to a restriction on non residents parking between 9.30 and 10.30am on weekdays from 1 February 2021 to 31 August 2021. The scheme will focus on the streets immediately adjacent to Queen’s Road.

The scheme is designed to stop commuters from outside the area using the streets to park for free all day. The experimental nature of the measures will allow council officers to adjust them to meet local needs, or to stop the scheme altogether if residents feel it isn’t working.

If you live in one of the properties in the experimental parking zone you may be eligible for a permit for your vehicle. Permit holders can park in any residents parking bay within the zone indicated on the permit as long as the permit is clearly displayed in the vehicle. Please be aware submitting an application or waiting for it to be sent is not sufficient to park in a resident’s bay.

A valid permit must be displayed at all times. The following permits are available:

- A resident’s permit is vehicle specific and issued to residents who drive a vehicle which is kept in the experimental parking zone. Up to four resident’s parking permits can be issued per household.

- A carer/state pensioner permit is not vehicle specific. Only ONE carer/state pensioner permit can be issued per household.

- Business permits

Applications for permits should be made online.

Please contact Parking Services by email at parkingpermits@leicester.gov.uk if you have any further questions regarding available permits or permit application process. Please contact Traffic Management on 0116 454 3720 for information about the scheme itself.

Clarendon Park Experimental Zone - List of eligible addresses

Cecilia Road (all properties)
Central Avenue (The Coach House, Ambleside, Odd 1-23, Evens 4-30)
Clarendon Park Road (Odds 71-75, 79-165, 171-199)
Cradock Road (1-8, 10-43, 45)
East Avenue (all properties)
Edward Road (all properties)
Howard Road (Odds 1-53, 59-79, Evens 2, 26-36, 40-112)
Montague Road (1-28, 30-34, 36, 38, 40, 48, 50, 64, Odds 43-101)
North Avenue (all properties)
Orlando Road (all properties)
Oxford Road (all properties)
Queens Road (28, Evens 36-94, Odds 43-111)
Seymour Road (all properties)
St Leonards Road (Park House, Evens 52-104, 108-126, Odds 23-119)
West Avenue (Evens 2-36, Odds 7-63)

Explanatory notes (residents)

Applying for permits

Please apply online.

When submitting a permit application for the first time you will need to upload proofs.

Permit type	Required proofs
Resident permit	Two proofs of residency and one proof of vehicle ownership
Free resident’s permit for Blue Badge holders-drivers	Two proofs of residency, one proof of vehicle ownership and both sides of Blue Badge
Free permit for residents of State Pension age	Two proofs of residency and one proof of State Pension age
Free permit for residents requiring regular carer attendance	Proof of requiring regular carer attendance

Please note, we may make additional checks to confirm your eligibility and may request additional proofs at any time. Failure to provide these proofs may result in the refusal of the application or invalidation of the current permit. Therefore, please allow sufficient time for your permit application. We will not be responsible for any Penalty Charge Notices received due to delay.

We accept the following proof documents:

Proofs of residency

Please provide two of the following documents, showing your name and address in the zone (Students can provide a tenancy agreement and a letter from university/college if no other documents are available. This can be obtained from a Student Administration Support Office):
• Utility bill (less than three months old)
• Telephone bill (less than three months old)
• Payslip (less than three months old)
• Bank statement (less than three months old)
• Benefits notification letter (less than 12 months old)
• Signed current Tenancy Agreement
• Council Tax bill (less than 12 months old)
• Valid driving licence (less than three months old)

Proof of vehicle ownership

Please provide one of the following documents, showing your name, address in the zone and a vehicle registration number:
• DVLA registration certificate V5C
• Insurance document showing your name as a main policy holder or named driver • Lease/hire/finance agreement (please also provide your insurance schedule)
• Letter from your insurance company confirming that the vehicle is kept at your address
• For company vehicles: letter on company headed paper stating vehicle is kept at your address and a copy of company’s motor insurance certificate

Proof of State Pension age

Please provide one of the following documents, showing your name and date of birth:
• Valid passport
• Valid driving licence
• State Pension notification letter from DWP
• Birth certificate

Proof of requiring regular carer attendance

Please provide the following:
• Care plan showing your name and address or
• If your relative is caring for you, please provide
▪ A letter from DWP confirming that you receive one of the following (the letter must show your name and address):
o Personal Independence Payment - daily living component;
o Disability Living Allowance - the middle or highest care rate;
o Attendance Allowance or
o Armed Forces Independence Payment
▪ In addition you will need to provide a letter from the DWP confirming that your relative is in receipt of Carer’s Allowance (the letter must show your name).
▪ If your carer is in receipt of the State Pension, please provide their pension letter showing that a carer’s premium/addition is being paid.

Replacing lost or defaced permits

All permit replacement requests must be submitted online. You will need your permit number and PIN number, which can be found in a letter which came with your permit. Lost and defaced resident’s permits and defaced carer/state pensioner permits are replaced free of charge. To receive a replacement, please post a defaced permit to Parking Services, PO Box 8459, Leicester LE1 8AW. Once received, we will post you a replacement. There is a £10 charge for replacement of lost carer/state pensioner permits. Please note, only two replacements of lost carer/state pensioner permits will be issued at the discretion of the council. If you lose your permit a third time, we will not replace it and you will need to wait until the permit expires to apply for a new one. Any fraudulent use of permits will lead to enforcement action.

Replacing a resident’s permit due to change of vehicle

All permit replacement requests must be submitted online. You will need your permit number and PIN number, which can be found in a letter which came with your permit. After submitting an online request please return your current permit together with proof of ownership for your new vehicle by posting it to Parking Services, PO Box 8459, Leicester LE1 8AW. Once received, we will post you your new permit. Please note, you will not be able to park in the residents parking zone without a valid permit or with the permit with a registration number for your previous vehicle. You will need to park outside of the residents parking zone, until you have received and displayed your new resident’s permit.

Cancelling permits

All cancellation requests must be submitted online. You will need your permit number and PIN number, which can be found in a letter which came with your permit. After submitting an online request please post the permit to Parking Services, PO Box 8459, Leicester LE1 8AW.

Explanatory notes (businesses)

Up to four business permits can be issued per property on a first come first served basis. This can be a combination of:

Business permits with a vehicle registration number (VRN) printed on the permit.
Business permits without a vehicle registration number printed on the permit.

Applying for permits

Please apply online.

When submitting a permit application for the first time you will need to upload proofs.

Permit type	Required proofs
Business permit with VRN	Proof of business address, proof of connection to the business and proof of vehicle ownership
Business permit without VRN	Proof of business address

We accept the following proof documents:

Proofs of business address
Please provide one of the following documents showing a business name and address in Clarendon park experimental zone:
• Utility bill (less than three months old)
• Telephone bill (less than three months old)
• Payslip (less than three months old)
• Bank statement (less than three months old)
• Business rates bill (less than 12 months old)
• Schedule of buildings or contents insurance cover (less than 12 months old)

Proof of connection to the business
Please provide one of the following documents, showing your name and a business name a vehicle registration number:
• Utility bill (less than three months old)
• Telephone bill (less than three months old)
• Bank statement (less than three months old)
• Payslip (less than three months old)
• Business rates bill (less than 12 months old)

Proof of vehicle ownership

Please provide one of the following documents, showing your name, address in the zone and a vehicle registration number:

• DVLA registration certificate V5C
• Insurance document showing your name as a main policy holder or named driver
• Lease/hire/finance agreement (please also provide your insurance schedule)
• Letter from your insurance company confirming that the vehicle is kept at your address. For company vehicles: letter on company headed paper stating vehicle is kept at your address and a copy of company’s motor insurance certificate
• For company vehicles: letter on company headed paper stating vehicle is kept at your address and a copy of company’s motor insurance certificate

Replacing lost or defaced permits

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