Section 19 and Section 22 Permits

We issue standard Section 19 Permits as a Governing Body under the Transport Act 1985. Please note that we do not issue large bus permits (17 or more passenger seats) - these can only be issued by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).

Further information about Section 19 Permits is available on VOSA's website.

How to apply for a standard section 19 permit  

To apply for a new permit, please complete the standard section 19 permit application form (PDF , 190KB).

Before completing the application, you should read the information provided in the standard section 19 permit application guidance notes (PDF , 50KB). 

Please return your completed application to us by:

Email: integrated.transport@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Post: Voluntary Transport Officer, Westmorland and Furness Council, PO Box 304, Kendal, LA9 9GY

Application charges 

The charge is £10.10 per permit. There is no charge for replacement permits.

You can pay by cheque, made payable to Westmorland and Furness Council or you can pay over the phone:

Telephone: 03332 406 965 (option 5 - charged at local rate)

Permits for other community minibus schemes

Community bus permits are issued under section 22 of the Transport Act 1985 by the Traffic Commissioner. 

We’re keen to encourage section 22 operators. 

If you’re interested in schemes working under this type of permit, please contact the Voluntary Transport Officer: 

Telephone: 03332 406 965 (option 5 - charged at local rate)
Email: integrated.transport@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk