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Who can apply for an essential user permit and how much it costs.
Essential user permits are generally provided to people that work in the public sector. Please note that essential user permits can only be used while working, if you also live in the Borough and in a controlled parking zone, you will also have to purchase a residential permit.
Parking permits are now virtual which means there is no need to display a permit in your vehicle.
Civil enforcement officers can check which vehicles have a valid permit using the vehicle registration number.
You can apply if you work for the fire, police or health services and use a vehicle for essential business in the borough.
If you work for LBWF directly, you are not eligible for an Essential Permit. Please access the Intranet where there is further information on how to apply for a Staff Essential Permit.
Period | Each permit |
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1 month | £100 |
Engine Capacity / CO2 emission (g/km) |
Period 1 Year |
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Up to 100g/km |
£195 |
101 – 170g/km or up to 1549cc |
£455 |
over 171g/km or 1549cc |
£700 |
Accepted proofs:
Waltham Forest Council retains the right to carry out random checks on permits in order to check the information supplied in the application.
You can apply for a new permit and renew your permit online:
You'll need to:
Photos of documents of proof will be accepted in the following file formats: DOC, DOCX, PDF, GIF, PNG or JPEG file.
You may not need to upload any documents of proof during your application but you may be asked to supply copies of those documents at a later date.
If you don’t supply documents when asked, your permit may be cancelled and your vehicle will become subject to enforcement action.
Please allow 1 working day to receive a response from the parking control office about your online requests.
To apply or renew by post you’ll need to:
Payment should be made by cheque or postal order payable to 'LBWF'. Please do not send cash through the post.
Download the Essential user parking permit application form (PDF file).
To get an application form sent to you by post, contact our permit team by email wfpshop@nsl.co.uk or call them on 0203 092 0112, option 3 for assistance.
Provide your full name and postal address and your application form will be sent to you the next working day.
You can also drop off permit application forms at the following libraries:
This is a drop off service and your applications will not be checked by a member of library staff. You must include documents of proof and payment with your application form.
If you don't fill in your form fully or include payment it will cause a significant delay to the process of getting your permit.
If you don’t provide telephone and email contact details in your application your application will be disregarded and your permit will not be issued.
Please allow 10 days for your permit to arrive if you apply by post or the library drop off service.
If you need a postal application form, or this permit doesn't meet your needs please contact our permit team by email wfpshop@nsl.co.uk or call them on 0203 092 0112, option 3 for assistance.
This parking permit entitles the user to park the vehicle displaying a valid permit in:
Essential user permits are not valid in:
Only doctors essential user permits are valid in doctors bays.
Please ensure you renew your permit before it expires. The responsibility for renewals rests with the permit holder.
Please also note that:
Please let us know if:
If you change your vehicle and have an existing valid permit, you must surrender that permit, complete a further application form and pay the appropriate fee. You can register a change of vehicle using the online form or alternatively you can register by post by downloading an essential user parking permit application form (PDF) file and sending it with evidence to the Parking Control Office
If your permit is lost or stolen it will be immediately rendered invalid. You will need to report this, complete an application form and pay the appropriate fee for a replacement permit. You will be asked to provide the crime reference number supplied by the police. You can post it by downloading an essential user parking permit application form (PDF) and sending it to the Parking Control Office.
Parking Services
Permit Team
PO Box 74924
London
E17 0UG
Telephone lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, (closed public holidays)
If you don't have a computer, you can use a self-service PC at any library in Waltham Forest to log your request/report.
Staff there can help you to log in and create a MyAccount.