Parking Permits FAQ
For further information regarding Parking Permits please contact Parking Services 01942 488280
Am I entitled to a discount on all my permits?
If you are a senior citizen, blue badge holder, registered charity or a place of worship you are entitled to a 50% discount on the annual and daily visitor permits. You are also entitled to a 50% discount on the resident's permit that is issued for your vehicle only.
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Can I apply for more than 1 annual visitor permit?
No, each household is allowed one Annual visitor permit per year at a cost of £8.00
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Can I collect my permits?
Yes, if you let us know at the time of application we can arrange for you to collect them from Civic Buildings, New Market Street, Wigan.
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Can I use the annual visitor permit in my own vehicle?
No, a visitor permit can only be used by people visiting premises.
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How do I know what zone I live in?
You can search for the zone you live in by visiting www.wigan.gov.uk and following the link for parking permits or you can check the sign plates on street as they will display the name of the zone.
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How long will my permits take to arrive?
Approximately 5 working days.
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I have lost my permit, is there a charge for a replacement?
Yes lost permits will be charged as follows:
Lost Visitor Permits - £10
Lost Residents Permits - £5
Lost Business Permits - £10
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I own the property but do not reside there, am I entitled to permits?
You are entitled to the daily visitor permit only.
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What proof can I provide to apply for a residents permit?
Acceptable documents include:
Full Vehicle Registration Document (V5) or Car Insurance Document quoting your address. This is only required if applying for a resident permit.
If you’re applying for a resident permit for a company car, you will need a letter from your employer on letter headed paper which confirms the registration number of the vehicle which will be residing at your address.
Recent Utility Bill or Council Tax demand
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