Permit parking

Parking permits - Ashfield, Dobroyd Point, Haberfield, Summer Hill, Ashbury, Croydon, Hurlstone Park, Croydon Park

Apply for a parking permit

You can use our online self-service website to apply for a parking permit. 

You will need to register for online self-service.

Go to online self-service

Locations

Map of parking areas

Fees

The permits are valid for 12 months.

The first permit annually is free, and the second permit costs $58.00

All other fees can be found in Council's fees and charges

Eligibility

You must be a resident who lives within the resident parking scheme area.

Permits are only issued to cars and motorcycles – not boats, caravans, buses, trailers, trucks and unregistered vehicles.

Number of parking permits

The maximum number of Resident Parking Permits per property is two and depends on how many parking spaces are on the property (including garages, driveways) and the number of vehicles registered to the property. The table below provides a rough guide.

Number of permits - Business parking permits

There is a limit of 1 permit per business at eligible addresses.

Documents required

Resident parking permits

Proof of both vehicle registration and residential address is required.

Business parking permits

Proof of both vehicle registration and business address must be provided. The vehicle must be registered  in the name of the business and be registered to the business address for your application to be processed.

Trade parking permits

Proof of residency is required, such as an existing valid parking permit, driver's licence, rate notice, utility bill or lease agreement.

Personal carer parking permits

A letter from the Department of Family and Community Services (FACS), Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC), the Local Health District, or a doctor's certificate.

Other parking permit types

Australian mobility parking permits

If you have an Australian Mobility Parking Scheme permits (MPS) you are NOT required to apply for parking permits.

The holders of MPS permits can park in any resident permit parking restricted areas.

Motorcycle parking

Please note that motorcycles do not require a parking permit to park in Council’s Permit Parking restricted areas.

Support worker parking permits

A new joint support worker parking permit is available for use across the City of Sydney and Inner West council areas.

Apply for Support Worker Parking Permit at the City of Sydney website

Parking permit renewals

Council no longer issues reminder notices via post. Council will only issue reminder notices to residents/business by email.

It is the responsibility of the permit holder to ensure they submit a completed parking permit application prior to the expiry date shown on the front of the parking permit.

Parking permits – Leichhardt, Lilyfield, Rozelle, Annandale, Birchgrove, Balmain, Balmain East

Apply for a parking permit

You can use our online self-service website to apply for a parking permit.

You will need to register for online self-service.

Locations

Map of parking areas (PDF 5.2MB)

Fees

Resident/visitors /pensioners parking permits

Free of charge for eligible residents

Business parking permits

Businesses are eligible for one free business parking permit.

If you require more permits these fees apply.

• Subsequent Business Parking Permits: $119.30 (2020/21 Fees and Charges)

You will be invoiced for your approved parking permit (if applicable). The invoice must be paid before the parking permits are issued.

Replacement parking permits (Lost/Stolen)

Replacement permits are $35.00 per lost/stolen permit (2020/21 Fees and Charges)

Eligibility

You must be a permanent resident or a registered business within a Parking Permit Scheme area of Leichhardt/Lilyfield/Annandale/Birchgrove/Balmain/Balmain East.

Dual occupancies, multi dwelling housing and residential flat buildings, subdivisions into two or more lots and the strata subdivision of residential flat buildings, approved after January 2001 are not allowed to participate in a resident parking scheme as off-street parking should be provided in accordance with Council's Development Control Plan - Parking.

Parking permits are NOT available for boats (on trailers), box trailers, caravans, buses and trucks (i.e. vehicles greater than 3 tonnes GVM).

Other restrictions may apply, please contact customer service on 02 9392 5000 to check your eligibility.

Number of permits

*These are the typical permit allocations. Additional restrictions may apply for some streets and properties. Please contact your closest Customer Service Centre to check your eligibility.

Where can I park?

• Parking Permits allow vehicles to overstay time limits within Inner West Council Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) areas displaying the same Area number shown on the permit. Signage indicating an exemption would typically have text indicating “Permit Holders Excepted” (or similar) followed by the Area number - see below example.
• Note: Pensioner Permits are valid in all RPS Areas, that is where the sign indicates “Permit Holders Excepted” (or similar)
• If signage does not indicate a exemption for permit holders, motorists must follow the time restrictions and/or payment instructions indicated on the signage

Documents required

Resident/visitor parking permits

A copy (one) of the following documents verifying that you are the resident of the property are required: (The address shown on the proof of residency must match the applicant's details)

• Current NSW Drivers Licence;
• Current Lease Agreement (front page only)
• Current Rates Notice
• Contract for Sale of Land (front page only)
• AND a copy of the current vehicle registration of the vehicle applying for the parking permit(s). Vehicle registration is not required for Visitor Parking Permit applications.

Note: If the subject vehicle is not registered in the name of the applicant, proof is required from the registered owner that the vehicle is normally used by the applicant, in the form of e.g. company letter or statutory declaration

Pensioner parking permits

One proof of residency

• A copy of your Commonwealth issued Pensioner Concession Card;
• A copy of your current vehicle registration showing you receive a pension discount.
• AND a copy of the current vehicle registration of the vehicle applying for the parking permit(s). Vehicle registration is not required for Visitor Parking Permit applications.

Note: If the subject vehicle is not registered in the name of the applicant, proof is required from the registered owner that the vehicle is normally used by the applicant, in the form of e.g. company letter or statutory declaration

Business parking permits

When applying for a Business Parking Permit you must provide documentation verifying that you are the business proprietor of the property: (The address shown on the proof of business must match the applicant's details)

• Current ACN Registration Certificate
• Current Lease Agreement (front page only)
• Current Rates Notice

Other parking permit types

Australian mobility parking permits

If you have an Australian Mobility Parking Scheme permits (MPS) you are NOT required to apply for parking permits.

The holders of MPS permits can park in any resident permit parking restricted areas.

Motorcycle parking

Please note that motorcycles require a parking permit to park in Council’s Permit Parking restricted areas.

Support worker parking permits

A new joint support worker parking permit is available for use across the City of Sydney and Inner West council areas.

Apply for Support Worker Parking Permit at the City of Sydney website

Additional permits

Due to strong demand for parking, we have to place limits on the number of parking permits.

Additional permits are not released.

Problems with permits

NSW licence does not have residential address

If you are a resident of New South Wales, you are required by law to have your licence with your current residential address.

If you are a visitor with an interstate or international licence you can show other forms of proof of residency such as a current rates notice or current lease agreement.

Vehicle isn't registered in NSW or in my name

Council can only issue annual permits to vehicles that are registered in New South Wales.

Council can issue a 'one-off' temporary permit for a maximum period of three months to vehicles registered outside New South Wales.

If you drive a company vehicle, you will need a letter from your employer stating that you regularly use the nominated vehicle.

Parking permit renewals

Council no longer issues reminder notices via post. Council will only issue reminder notices to residents/business by email.

It is the responsibility of the permit holder to ensure they submit a completed parking permit application prior to the expiry date shown on the front of the parking permit.

Conditions

To be eligible to participate in a Permit Parking Scheme (PPS), the applicant must be a resident or the proprietor of a registered business located within the boundaries of the former Leichhardt Council designated PPS Area.

The maximum number of resident parking permit(s) eligible per residence is two (2) minus one (1) for each off-street (on-site) parking space available regardless of its current use or the difficulty of parking in that space. This is in accordance with the Roads Maritime Services (RMS) Permit Parking Guidelines, as summarised below:

*In some areas the maximum number of resident permits is limited to one (due to limited on-street spaces).

Boats (on trailers), box trailers, caravans, buses and trucks (i.e. vehicles greater than 3TGVM) are not eligible for any parking permits.

Dual occupancies, multi dwelling housing and residential flat buildings, subdivisions into two or more lots and the strata subdivision of residential flat buildings, approved after January 2001, are not eligible for any parking permits.

A maximum of ONE visitor parking permit may be issued to any one residence where available. Visitor permits are not issued in some PPS areas, where the demand exceeds the limited on-street parking spaces available.

You will need to nominate which vehicle is to be issued with a permit if there is more than one vehicle registered at the property that is only eligible for one resident permit due to having an on-site space available

Motorcycles should have a clear registration holder affixed in order to display the parking permit.

A maximum of ONE pensioner parking permit may be issued to any one holder of a Commonwealth Department of Family and Community Services pensioner concession card.

Residences located above a business in Darling Street and Norton Street will not be issued with parking permits to park vehicles on Darling Street or Norton Street – only side streets.

Lost, stolen or change of vehicle registration permits will incur a replacement fee as per Council's adopted Fees and Charges. This fee is waived only if the permit originally issued is returned to Council or if there is documented evidence provided from the Police or an insurance company for stolen or written off vehicle/permit

Vehicles displaying a valid parking permit are exempt from the time limits imposed by parking restriction signage bearing the words "Permit Holders Excepted" or "Authorised Residents Vehicles Excepted" AND the corresponding PPS area displayed on the permit. Not all streets in your parking area will have special arrangements for permit holders; it is the responsibility of the driver to carefully read any signage before parking their vehicle.

A parking permit is only valid up until the expiry date shown on the permit or by a date otherwise indicated by Council.

To be valid, parking permits must be AFFIXED to the inside passenger side of the windscreen or placed where all details on the parking permit are clearly visible from outside of the car.

Resident and Pensioner parking permits are not transferable and are only valid for vehicle matching the same vehicle registration number displayed on the parking permit.

Parking permits are only valid for parking in accordance with the NSW Road Rules 2014. It does NOT exempt your vehicle from general parking restrictions such as "Loading Zone", "No Parking" etc.

Parking permits must not be sold, transferred or allocated to another person. Misuse or fraud are offences that may be referred to police. In the event of fraud or misuse, a minimum fine of $375 applies and Council may also cancel one or all permits issued to your residence indefinitely.

Parking permits – Marrickville, Camperdown, Newtown, Petersham, Dulwich Hill, St Peters, Enmore, Stanmore, Lewisham, Sydenham, Tempe

Apply for a parking permit

You can use our online self-service website to apply for a parking permit. 

You will need to register for online self-service.

Locations

There are 18 separate permit parking areas in this region, and some places which are not currently in a permit parking area.

Each permit parking area has a specific area code shown on the street signs. People who live in eligible properties in these areas can apply for a permit to park beyond the time limit shown on the signs.

Map of parking areas

Fees

# Note: In some areas, residents are only eligible for one permit.

These fees apply for parking areas M1 to M19 (i.e. those located in the former Marrickville Council area).

Eligibility

You must be a permanent resident or a registered business within the permit area you are applying for.

Number of permits - Resident parking permits

All parking areas EXCEPT M3 and M14

M3 and M14 Newtown-Enmore parking areas

Number of permits - Business parking permits

There is a limit of 1 permit per business at eligible addresses.

Documents required

Resident parking permits

Proof of both vehicle registration and residential address is required.

Business parking permits

Proof of both vehicle registration and business address must be provided. The vehicle must be registered  in the name of the business and be registered to the business address for your application to be processed.

Trade parking permits

Proof of residency is required, such as an existing valid parking permit, driver's licence, rate notice, utility bill or lease agreement.

Personal carer parking permits

A letter from the Department of Family and Community Services (FACS), Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC), the Local Health District, or a doctor's certificate.

Other parking permit types

Australian mobility parking permits

If you have an Australian Mobility Parking Scheme permits (MPS) you are NOT required to apply for parking permits.

The holders of MPS permits can park in any resident permit parking restricted areas.

Motorcycle parking

Please note that motorcycles do not require a parking permit to park in Council’s Permit Parking restricted areas.

Support worker parking permits

A new joint support worker parking permit is available for use across the City of Sydney and Inner West council areas.

Apply for Support Worker Parking Permit at the City of Sydney website

Parking permit renewals

Council no longer issues reminder notices via post. Council will only issue reminder notices to residents/business by email.

It is the responsibility of the permit holder to ensure they submit a completed parking permit application prior to the expiry date shown on the front of the parking permit.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions