The scheme allows for the issue of a very limited number of permits to businesses. The Council wishes to encourage businesses to make more use of public transport or provide their own off-street parking space however, season tickets can be obtained for public car parks and information on these is available from NCP who can be contacted on 0845 050 70 80.
The limited amount of Business Permits that are made available are primarily intended for businesses who need their vehicles for operational business purposes and where the businesses are located in the controlled resident permit streets.
The annual charges are £500 for a permit useable in Resident Permit zones where the hours of control are 8.30am to 8pm and £250 in zones where the hours of control are only two hours per day.
Application forms are available from the St Albans Parking Shop, and it will be necessary to describe the nature of the business to achieve priority. Full details and requirements are contained on the application form.
The vehicle to which the business permit has been allocated to, must be used in the St Albans District on a regular basis throughout the day.
Business Permits are only valid if clearly displayed on the near-side of the windscreen of the vehicle owned or regularly used by the business to which it has been issued. It may only be used in the resident permit zones shown upon it. These permits are not valid for parking outside of the resident permit zone shown on the front of the permit.
Details of the season ticket arrangements at all Council car parks, including the low priced Park and Ride facility at the City Station are available from the Parking Shop. Similarly, the Intalink Travel Guide for public transport is available from the Parking Shop.