Can I get a car towed out of a bay I reserved?

Only the traffic authority can authorise removal, and only if the notices were displayed in time. Call the traffic department rather than moving a vehicle yourself.

Do I need a permit for a skip or container?

Yes, usually a parking reservation plus a road-reserve approval, since the container occupies public space.

Is a residents' parking disc the same thing?

No. A residents' disc is an ongoing entitlement to park; a temporary permit reserves specific bays for a defined period.

What about disabled bays?

Disabled bays generally cannot be reserved or blocked at all.

Municipal Permits

Temporary Parking Permit

In plain English

A temporary parking permit reserves on-street bays for a short period — for a wedding, film shoot, house move, skip or container drop-off, or short-term construction. It is issued by the municipal parking authority or roads department.

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Who needs this permit

Anyone who needs to keep public parking bays free for a specific period: event organisers, removal companies, contractors, film crews and residents hosting a large function.

When is it required

Before the bays are occupied. Cones or bins placed in public bays without a permit can be removed and fined.

Eligibility

The bays are in an area the parking authority controls
The reservation does not block a bus stop, loading zone, fire hydrant or disabled bay
Pedestrian access remains safe

Documents you need before applying

Completed temporary parking reservation application
Sketch showing the exact bays and dates required
Proof of identity or company registration
Traffic accommodation measures where a lane is affected
Payment of the daily bay tariff

Download a printable checklist

A one-page PDF of everything you need to bring with you. Tick items off before you go.

How to apply — step by step

1
Identify the bays and count them
Fees are charged per bay per day, so an accurate count avoids a dispute later.
2
Apply to the parking authority or roads department
In cities with a contracted parking operator, the application goes to the operator; elsewhere the municipality handles it directly.
3
Pay and collect the reservation notices
You are usually issued printed 'no parking' notices that must be placed on the bays at least 24 hours in advance.
4
Place the notices and cones in good time
Notices posted too late are not enforceable against motorists already parked there.
5
Remove everything when you are done
Leaving cones and barriers in place beyond the permit period attracts penalties.