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New Changes to Off Street Parking Permits
From 1 April 2009, Stratford on Avon District Council implemented changes in the Town Centre car parks.
From this date, Arden Street and Windsor Street Car Parks became LIMITED STAY car parks. This means that for pay and display purposes you can only purchase up to a maximum of 4 hours at a time. The remaining car parks became UNLIMITED STAY, allowing parking up to 24 hours.
All day Season Tickets are now available for purchase for ALL Stratford District Council car parks. The applicant MUST choose which car park they wish to apply for. Please see the table below for details:
| Season Ticket Valid For |
Season Ticket Cost |
| Bridgefoot & Unicorn Meadow Car Parks |
Annual £500
Quarterly £135 |
| Riverside Car Park |
Annual £500
Quarterly £135 |
| Recreation Ground & Swans Nest Lane Car Parks |
Annual £500
Quarterly £135
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Church Street Car Park
(This car park is only available for use in evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays)
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Annual £500
Quarterly £135
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| Arden Street Car Park |
Annual £500
Quarterly £135
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| Windsor Street Car Park |
Annual £500
Quarterly £135 |
Should you have any queries regarding the changes to permits please refer to the frequently asked questions below or contact this office.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do these changes take place? The changes to the Town Centre car parks became effective on 1 April 2009.
The price of a permit has almost doubled, how am I still making a saving? The cost of a Season Ticket has increased, but as a Season Ticket holder you are still benefiting from greatly reduced parking in Stratford upon Avon. For example the cost of an annual permit used an average of 5 days per week has a daily cost of £1.92. Considering the cost of parking for up to 24 hours is £20.00, thats quite a saving!
How long can I park in a designated car park with my permit? The remaining District Council car parks have become UNLIMTED STAY. Holders of a valid permit can park in their designated car park for as long as they please.
Why has the Council made this change? To make more parking available for short term visitors to the town, encourage commerce and hopefully boost the local economy and to encourage the use of Park and Ride for longer term visitors.
Can I still park in any car park? If you are a permit holder, then the answer is NO. You will only be able to park in the car park for which your permit is valid. However, if you wish to use another car park you can pay and display or use the pay on foot system at Bridgefoot Multi Storey.
Does this mean that I am only able to park in one car park using my permit? Yes, you will be asked to choose your car park at the point of application. If you do not choose a car park then your application will be delayed. The car park that you have chosen will be printed on your permit and this will be the only car park that you can use.
Do I still have to provide my vehicle registration number? Yes, you must still provide your vehicle registration number.
Can I have more than one vehicle registration number on my permit? No, only one vehicle registration number is permitted on the permit that you purchase.
Can I purchase multiple permits? For season tickets only, yes! Other permits in circulation are issued as a result of a membership to an establishment etc... and only one permit per person is available in these circumstances.
Download and complete an application form for a season ticket. If your registration details change you need to complete a change of registration form. Please note that if you are applying for your permit in person we can only accept cheques(supported with a valid guarantee card) or credit/debit card as a method of payment.
You can download a disabled entry/exit pass card application form for use in Bridgefoot and Unicorn Meadow car parks.
For further information please contact the Parking Services Team on 01789 260691 or by email at parking@stratford-dc.gov.uk or by fax on 01789 260007.
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