Apply for a parking permit in the Northampton town centre area
Fraudulent PCN text messages
We are aware of scam text messages being sent to West Northamptonshire residents. They are fraudulently claiming that residents have been issued a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) and must follow a link to pay a fine.
Be aware that we never issue PCNs via text.
If anyone has received a genuinely issued PCN from us, it will have been:
- on their vehicle when they have returned to it (parking PCN)
- via the post with photographic evidence (bus lane offence and/or moving traffic offence)
Please ignore any text messages you receive regarding the issuing of a PCN.
Resident permits
We offer resident parking permits to properties within the inner ring road in Northampton town centre. The scheme allows permit holders to use selected town centre long stay car parks.
Cost
A town centre resident permit costs £33 per month.
Apply online
When creating a new account for an off street parking permit, ensure you select the appropriate option with the prefix “carpark”.
Examples include: Carpark residents, Carpark non-residents, Carpark Businesses, Carpark Season Tickets, Carpark Commuters, Carpark Country Parks.
After you apply
It may take up to 3 working days to process your application, during which time you will have to pay normal parking charges.
All permits are virtual - paper permits will no longer be issued.
Season tickets
We also offer season tickets and commuter permits, you can choose from the following car parks:
- Abington Place
- Commercial Street
- Doddridge Street
- Grosvenor Multi-Storey
- Marefair
- Market Street
- Mayorhold Shoppers car park
- Midsummer Meadow
- St. Johns
- St. Michael's multi storey car park
- Upper Mounts
Long stay LS season tickets are valid for use on any long stay surface car park.
Multi storey MS season tickets are valid for the multi storey car park you select.
Season ticket prices
| Duration | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 month | £118.80 |
| 3 months | £356.40 |
| 6 months | £712.80 |
| 12 months | £1425.60 |
Discounts are available when buying multiple permits.
| Quantity | Discount |
|---|---|
| 10-19 | 15% |
| 20-49 | 20% |
| 50-99 | 25% |
| 100-199 | 30% |
| 200+ | POA |
Commuter parking permits
Commuter parking permits are available to holders of rail season tickets.
Commuter permits cost £55 per month and are not available for periods of less than one month.
Commuter parking permits allow holders to park on Chalk Lane, Doddridge Street and Marefair - these are just minutes away from the station.
To support your application you must provide a valid rail photo ID and rail season ticket which must be valid for at least two thirds of the period of the permit you are applying for.
We do not accept retrospective evidence or proof of payment as evidence of a rail season ticket.
Apply for a season ticket or commuter permit
Please use the permit portal to apply for a permit. You may apply for up to 9 season tickets.
All permits are virtual – paper permits will no longer be issued.
For any permit renewal please apply at least a week in advance of your current permit's expiry date so that your application can be processed before your permit expires. If you do not renew your permit in time you will have to pay for parking until you do renew it.
If you require 10 or more permits please telephone 01604 526732 for assistance.
Last updated 20 August 2024