Business parking permits
A business is entitled to buy a permit if it is operating from an address in a permit parking zone and their vehicle is needed for business use.
The vehicle using the permit must be either a:
- passenger vehicle, constructed or adapted for the carriage of not more than twelve passengers.
- goods carrying vehicle, the height of which does not exceed 3.2 meters (10'), the length exceed 6 meters (19' 8') or maximum gross weight exceed 3 tonnes.
A business can only apply for a maximum of two permits.
Permits are not required for motorcycles, which may park free of charge in permit bays.
Parking permit fees / charges
| Permit type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident permit - first vehicle | £30 |
| Resident permit - second vehicle (where available) | £50 |
| Resident visitor scratch card (book of 10 vouchers) (where available) | £5.50 |
| Resident visitor disc (available to residents who also have a disabled blue badge) (where available) | £16 |
| Landlord permit | £50 |
| Business permit | £160 |
| Health professionals' permit | £110 |
| Replacement permit (for example, lost or stolen) | £20 |
| Change of vehicle fee | £10 |
| Trade permit | £10 flat fee plus £2 per vehicle per day |
| West Street loading bay permit | £160 |
| Refunds- Parking permits | BACS £15 Cheque £25 |
How to apply
An application form and guidance notes are available below to download. Please read the guidance notes to make sure that you apply for the correct permit and you include all the necessary documentation.
If you have any questions when completing the form please contact Parking Services on 0191 433 3636.
Please ensure you enclose the correct fee with your application.
Business Permit application form (PDF) [61KB] (opens new window)
Business Permit guidance notes (PDF) [91KB] (opens new window)
Permits can be applied for by post. Please include your payment (cheque or postal order made payable to Gateshead Council) with supporting documentation and send to:
Parking Services
Gateshead Council
Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
Please allow up to 14 days for your permit application to be processed