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How to apply for the different types of permits for residents, contractors and car parks.
If you live in South Lakeland area you can buy an off-street parking permit in:
You can use this permit in any of the following car parks:
£599 for a full year from 1 April 2025.
This permit can be used at the same locations as an all areas parking permit in South Lakeland.
One permit that can be swapped between unspecified vehicles.
£717 for a full year from 1 April 2025.
You can use this permit in any of the following car parks:
£538 for a full year from 1 April 2025.
You can use this permit in any of the following car parks:
£538 for a full year from 1 April 2025.
This permit is only for:
It cannot be used in Milnthorpe Square or in other car parks within our district.
£278 for a full year from 1 April 2025.
Purchase South Lakeland permits
A full permit runs from 1 April to 31 March the following year, but you can purchase a permit at any point during the year.
Permit duration | Dates to apply |
---|---|
Full year | 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 |
11 months | 1 May 2025 to 31 March 2026 |
10 months | 1 June 2025 to 31 March 2026 |
9 months | 1 July 2025 to 31 March 2026 |
8 months | 1 August 2025 to 31 March 2026 |
7 months | 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026 |
6 months | 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 |
5 months | 1 November 2025 to 31 March 2026 |
4 months | 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026 |
3 months | 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026 |
2 months | 1 February 2026 to 31 March 2026 |
1 month | 1 March 2026 to 31 March 2026 |
For new applicants we usually require the first instalment to be paid by credit or debit card to allow time for the mandate to be set up. We may call you to take this payment, so please provide a telephone number and email address.
There is no extra charge for paying by Direct Debit. The payment date is always on the 20th of the month and this date cannot be changed.
Owing to resource requirements, we cannot arrange a permit by direct debit for less than a six months' commitment.
Pay for a parking permit by Direct Debit form (PDF 90KB / 1 page)
Settlement date is always the last day of a month as paying on the 20th is for that whole calendar month.
Do not cancel the direct debit before notifying this office.
We recommend sending the permit back by recorded delivery so you have a record of the date it was returned, or you can deliver it to South Lakeland House.
Parking Services
Email: parking3@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Telephone: 01539 733 333
Address:
South Lakeland House,
Lowther Street,
Kendal,
Cumbria
LA9 4DQ
Further charges are liable if a permit is surrendered when a new month has started. If the permit is returned later than the last day of the month then you will have to pay the next month's instalment.
Once the permit has been returned, and there are no outstanding charges, the remaining instalments will be cancelled.
After payment has been received and your application is processed, the permit will be posted to you within five working days.
We will send a renewal notice in early March to permit-holders.
The permit needs to be returned to us for swapping to a new registration, please make sure you get the permit from the old vehicle before it is sold. You can let us know about a new registration by phone or email.
You can either:
Kendal Town Hall
9a Lowther Street,
Kendal
LA9 4DA
This form should only be used for South Lakeland off-street parking permits. For resident on-street please refer to Residential on-street parking | Westmorland and Furness Council
Parking Permit Change Form (PDF 135KB)
To cover yourself for a few days please put a note on your dashboard showing the permit number with a note stating 'Awaiting new permit, notified Council on (date)'.
If you have lost your permit or card, you can call the Parking Services to arrange a replacement.
There is a charge of £41 to replace a lost standard or transferable permit and £57 to replace a lost business permit.
You can get a refund if you paid for your permit in full and no longer require the permit. If you surrender the permit by the end of a month, you will get the remaining months refunded pro rata. Further charges are liable if a permit is surrendered when a new month has started. If the permit is returned later than the last day of the month then you will have to pay the next month's instalment.
We will require your bank details as we only refund by BACS, you can do this by completing the parking permit refund form.
You should return the permit by recorded delivery or hand it in at Kendal Town Hall Reception.
This form should only be used for South Lakeland off-street parking permits. For resident on-street please refer to Residential on-street parking | Westmorland and Furness Council