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Overview

If your business is in a controlled parking zone (CPZ), you may be eligible for a business parking permit for vehicles that are used for business reasons.

There are three types of business permits: 

  • Emissions based business permits, for 1 vehicle 
  • Multi vehicle business permits, for up to 10 vehicles but only 1 can use the permit at a time
  • All zones business permits, for 1 vehicle or up to 10 vehicles

Both types of business permits are virtual permits and are valid for 12 months from the chosen start date. 

A business permit is only valid in the CPZ it was issued for unless it is an all zones permit. An all zones permit is valid is all CPZ’s within the Royal Borough of Greenwich and can be used in any permit bay.

Having a permit does not guarantee you a parking space or give you the right to park outside your business.  

Who can apply 

Your business must be registered at an address in a CPZ in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.  

Enter the postcode of your registered business address to find out more information about business permits in your CPZ, including how much they cost. Not all addresses in a CPZ are entitled to a permit. 

How much it costs

In most of Royal Greenwich, your permit price is based on: 

  • your vehicle's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions 
  • if your vehicle is registered with DVLA as a commercial vehicle

Check business parking permit prices for your vehicle 

Multi vehicle and all zones business permit prices are the same for all vehicles.

  • Multi vehicle business permits cost £825.
  • All zones business permits cost £1500 for 1 vehicle or £1800 for up to 10 vehicles.

Permit prices in Abbey Wood, Blackheath Standard, Charlton, Eltham North and Westcombe Park will change at a later date. This is because these CPZs are going through a review process. You can find your permit price for these areas in our CPZ fees directory. 

Apply for a new permit or renew your permit online 

You can apply and pay for a new business parking permit online.  

You’ll need to create an online account if you do not already have one.

You can manage and renew your virtual permit in your online account. 

Find out what type of account you need

If your business parking permit is due to expire you should apply and pay for a renewal online. 

What you need to apply for or renew your permit 

You'll need one document that shows your business name and address. This must be dated within the last 3 months, such as a:  

  • utility bill 
  • Royal Borough of Greenwich business rates form 
  • letter from HMRC addressed to your business 

You will also need a credit or debit card for payment. 

Apply for or renew a business parking permit 

What happens next  

When you’ve completed the online application and paid the fee, your virtual permit will be issued and ready to use straight away. You’ll get an email to confirm this.

If you cannot apply online, call our contact centre on 020 8921 4339.