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Dispensations


How does a dispensation work?

A dispensation allows a vehicle to park on any of the following:

  • a no waiting restriction (double or single yellow line)
  • a shared use bay (combined resident and limited wait bay, i.e. Resident permit holders or 2 hours No return within 4 hours): Parking sign: Mon - Sat 8 am - 6 pm Permit holders A or 2 hours No return within 4 hours
  • a limited wait bay (i.e. 1 hour No return within 4 hours): Parking sign: Mon - Sat 8 am - 6 pm 1 hour No return within 4 hours

A dispensation is not valid in a:

  • resident permit only bay: Parking sign: Resident permit holders only - G
  • blue badge bay
  • loading ban (kerb blips / timeplate) restricted area
  • bus stop or bus stand
  • cycle lane
  • council car park
  • taxi rank
  • loading bay
  • other special purpose bay (i.e. police)

A dispensation does not allow parking:

  • on a footway
  • where it obstructs pedestrians or vehicles
  • within 18.5 metres or 60 feet of a traffic signal controlled junction, bus stop, school or hospital entrance

How much is a dispensation?

  • £15 per vehicle per day

How to apply?

Quote the Tunbridge Wells Dispensation Location: 28518

Dispensations must be bought on each day, up to a maximum of five consecutive days and are non-refundable.