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Guidance notes for guest parking permits in the Harrogate area

Additional pre-application information for guest permits, eligibility and allowances.

Please read these guidance notes carefully before you apply for guest permits. These notes are intended to provide additional information, minimise queries and reduce possible delays in processing applications.

  • Zone list and maps - Harrogate
  • Zone list and maps - Knaresborough
  • Zone list and maps - Ripon and Pateley Bridge

Explanation of scheme

Guest permits are available to residents, guesthouses and hotels located within certain residential zones. Not all properties/zones are eligible. We administer this scheme on behalf of North Yorkshire County Council who is the Highway Authority. As such we cannot increase/amend guest permit entitlement.

How to apply

Apply online for a guest parking permit

Or by phone - please contact us to apply for guest permits over the phone.

Please allow three working days for your application to be processed. Please note we do not issue permits at our customer service offices

Cost

Scratch card guest permits are sold in books of 25 costing £6.25 (25 pence per scratchcard)

Hotels or guest houses with more than 60 guest rooms are expected to provide their own parking for guests.

A 50% reduction in the cost is available for residents if proof is provided that:

  • you are aged 60 years or over
  • you are registered disabled or in receipt of Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance

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