This page gives you essential information for getting the most out of residents parking. The scheme has been introduced to our 3 main town centres in Carmarthenshire – mainly, Ammanford, Carmarthen and Llanelli. If you reside in the zones made available for residents parking, you can apply for a permit if you so wish.
Rules have been produced to tell you everything you need to know about the residents parking scheme and how to get the most out of it
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Permit Type |
No of Permits |
Proofs |
Charge |
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Resident motor vehicles under 2 tonne unladen weight and/or 5.3 metres (17’ 4”) in length or with a maximum of 8 passenger seats. (Includes blue badge holders and LPG or electric vehicles) |
2 |
Issued in order of date of application to Carmarthenshire Parking Permits Section. 2 proofs of residency required and proof that you are entitled to drive the vehicle. Permit is issued for a specific vehicle. In addition, if you are a Blue Badge holder then you need to supply a copy of both sides of your Blue Badge or LPG or electric vehicle owners will need to supply proof that their vehicle uses LPG or electricity. |
Each permit will cost £30. Any permit in respect of a blue badge holder or LPG or electric vehicle will be issued free of charge. |
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Resident visitors (cars, light vans only) |
1 |
Issued to the first applicant for a resident permit. Can also be issued, on application, to non-car owners or non-applicants for a resident permit. If you have not applied for a resident permit, you will need to provide 2 proofs of residency. |
£30 |
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Business located in the zone |
1 |
A copy of the last Non Domestic Rates Bill |
£50 |
All completed applications will be processed strictly in order of the date of their arrival at our offices. Permits are available to those people who reside in the residents zones and are valid for 12 months. You should be aware, however, that a permit does not guarantee you a place to park your vehicle - it only gives you permission to do so in the appropriate zone, if space is available. This permission only applies during the period of validity of your permit and from Monday to Saturday, 8am-6pm.
A permit does not allow you to park on:
- yellow lines during their time of operation
- in the one hour limited waiting areas for longer than one hour.
The County Council reserves the right to refuse or withdraw permits for households found to be abusing the scheme.
WHAT ARE THE OTHER ESSENTIALS THAT I NEED TO KNOW?
REPLACEMENT PERMITS
1. What if I lose or damage my permit or change my vehicle?
If you lose, damage or destroy your permit or change your vehicle and require a new permit, you will need to make a fresh application along with the relevant proofs and any payment. Any replacement permits issued will be valid for 12 months from its issue date. In the case of a change of vehicle, you will need to surrender your current permit. The charge is to cover the administration cost involved with producing a new permit.
TEMPORARY VEHICLES
2 What if it's just a temporary change of vehicle?
If you have a temporary change of vehicle for a period of not more than one week (i.e. a courtesy car whilst your vehicle is in for repair/service or a hire car) you can use your visitors permit.
MOVING HOUSE
3 What should I do if I move out of my house?
If you move out, you should return your permit(s) to us for cancellation. Please send your permit(s) to:
Carmarthenshire County Council (Residents Parking)
FREEPOST
Carmarthen
SA31 3ZZ.
This is an important part of maintaining the parking permit scheme since until you return your permit(s), we will not be able to issue permit(s) to the new occupiers.
4 What should I do if I have just moved into my house?
If you have just moved in then you should supply the proofs mentioned in the Section headed ‘How do I apply for a permit’ above. If you move to another permit parking zone you will need to apply for a permit for the new zone. This will require the completion of a new application form, submission of the correct proofs and any payment. Please ensure that you surrender the permit(s) applicable to your former address.