Controlled parking zones

A controlled parking zone is an on-street parking scheme used to manage traffic and the demand for parking.

Controlled on-street parking zones

Controlled parking zones operate throughout North Yorkshire. With different combinations of charges, operational days, hours and maximum stay times, it is important to check the signs before parking. There are also restrictions stopping you returning to a zone within a specified time after leaving.

Harrogate district

Variations to charges can be viewed in the public notice below.

Area	Times of operation and charges	Maximum stay
Harrogate Pay and display Short stay areas 915 spaces across all zones	Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm Sunday 10am to 6pm 20 minutes - £0.60 40 minutes - £1.20	20 minutes 40 minutes 1 hour 3 hours, no return within 2 hours Permit holders exempt in certain streets
Harrogate Pay and display Inner zone 915 spaces across all zones	Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm Sunday 10am to 6pm 30 minutes - £0.80 1 hour - £1.60 1 hour 30 minutes - £2.40 2 hours - £3.20 2 hours 30 minutes - £4.00 3 hours - £4.80	20 minutes 40 minutes 1 hour 3 hours, no return within 2 hours Permit holders exempt in certain streets
Harrogate Pay and display Outer zone 915 spaces across all zones	Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm Sunday 10am to 6pm 30 minutes - £0.70 1 hour - £1.40 1 hour 30 minutes - £2.10 2 hours - £2.80 2 hours 30 minutes - £3.50 3 hours - £4.20	20 minutes 40 minutes 1 hour 3 hours, no return within 2 hours Permit holders exempt in certain streets
Harrogate Disc or residential parking 3663 spaces across various zones	Varies No charge for discs Residential parking permit prices apply	Varies between 10 minutes and 3 hours Permit holders exempt
Knaresborough Pay and display Market place 32 spaces	All days except Thursdays 8am - 6pm Up to 20 minutes - free 20 to 40 minutes - £0.40 40 minutes to 1 hour - £0.60 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes - £0.80 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes - £1	2 hours, no return within 2 hours Permit holders exempt
Knaresborough Disc or residential parking 218 spaces across 8 zones	Varies No charge for discs Residential parking permit prices apply	Varies between 1 hour and 3 hours, no return within 1 hour Permit holders exempt

Scarborough district

Area	Times of operation and charges	Maximum stay
Scarborough Pay and display 51 spaces	All days 9am - 6pm 30 minutess - £1.20 1 hour - £2.00	1 hour, no return within 1 hour
Scarborough Pay and display 555 spaces	All days 9am - 6pm 2 hours - £3 3 hours - £4 4 hours - £5 7 hours - £6	2 hours; 3 hours; 7 hours Permit holders exempt
Scarborough Disc parking 87 spaces	Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm Sunday 12 noon to 5pm No charge for discs	1 hour, no return within 1 hour
Scarborough Disc or residential parking 6,949 spaces	Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm Sunday 12 noon to 5pm No charge for discs Residential parking permit prices apply	Varies between 1 hour and 3 hours, no return within 1 hour Permit holders exempt
Scarborough Disc or residential parking 576 spaces	Monday to Saturday 9am to 7pm Sunday 12 noon to 7pm No charge for discs Residential parking permit prices apply	2 hour parking, no return for 1 hour Permit holders exempt

Richmondshire district

Area	Times of operation and charges	Maximum stay
Richmond Disc parking Town centre area 160 spaces	Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm No charge for discs	2 hours, no return within 1 hour
Richmond Disc or residential parking Newbiggin / Bargate 150 spaces	Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm No charge for discs	2 hours, no return within 1 hour Residents permit holders exempt

Hambleton district

Area	Times of operation and charges	Maximum stay
Bedale Disc or residential parking 288 spaces	Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm No charge for discs Residential parking permit prices apply	2 hours, no return within 1 hour Permit holders exempt
Northallerton Pay and display High Street 270 spaces	Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm 30 minutes - free* 1 hour - 80p 2 hours - £1.60 *You must still get a free ticket, available from nearby ticket machines, and display this in your vehicle. If you proceed to purchase a 2 hour ticket after using a free 30 minute ticket, your overall stay must not exceed 2 hours.	2 hours, no return within 3 hours
Northallerton Disc or residential parking 405 spaces across 13 zones	Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm No charge for discs Residential parking permit prices apply	30 minutes 1 hour 3 hours Permit holders exempt
Thirsk Disc or residential parking 36 spaces across 3 zones	Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm No charge for discs Residential parking permit prices apply	1 hour, no return within 1 hour Permit holders exempt

Frequently asked questions

How does a controlled parking zone work?

Controlled parking zones are indicated by signs which show when you are entering or leaving the zone. In a zone, every street will be subject to waiting restrictions or other parking controls, except where designated parking places are indicated.

Vehicles must always be parked within the marked-out bay markings. Breaking any condition of use, parking outside marked bays, or parking in a suspended parking place, may result in enforcement action.

Examples of parking places include resident, business, doctors or disabled badge permit holders only; pay and display; loading places and motorcycles only.

How can I get a parking disc to allow me to park for a limited time in a controlled parking zone?

Parking discs are free from nearby businesses and council offices.

Parking discs should be clearly displayed at all times in designated parking zones across North Yorkshire.

Where are motorhomes allowed to park?

There are certain restrictions for motorhomes parking in North Yorkshire. These can be found below. It is important to always check the local signs before parking in an area.

Park and ride areas

Motorhomes are allowed to park at the Scarborough park and ride sites, but not overnight. Caravans are not permitted.

Other parking areas

Motorhomes are not permitted to park between the hours of 11pm and 7am each day on the following streets:

The restricted times do allow the vehicles to park during the day.

Any other unrestricted road remains available for motorhome parking. It is important to always check the local signs and road markings before parking in an area. There are also many privately owned caravan camping sites along the coast line which welcome guests.

Can I obtain parking discs to give to customers and visitors?

Businesses can request stocks of parking discs to give to customers and visitors.

Contact Harrogate Borough Council, Scarborough Borough Council or your local district council for parking discs in their areas.

How do I start a petition about parking restrictions?

We have a parking petitions scheme (pdf / 18 KB) which allows anyone to raise a petition about parking restrictions in place for a specified location.