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Permits for Students

A limited number of parking permits are available to students.

Eligibilty

Students are only eligible to apply for a parking permit if:

  • they reside in the Langstone Student Village,
  • they are registered disabled badge holders (proof is required and these permits will be issued free of charge),
  • they have other mobility difficulties (such applications would be considered by a University review panel and supporting evidence from a GP or relevant medical professional would be required),
  • they have restricted public transport from their home address, which must be outside the PO1-PO6 areas (a covering letter is required with the application).

No other students outside these categories will have applications for car parking considered.

Cost

In the academic year 2013/2014, the charge for a student car parking permit is £75.

Applying for a 2013/2014 permit

Applications for car parking permits must be submitted by 1 November 2013 (with the exception of disabled Blue Badge holders).

Student car parking application form (to be updatedby 1 June 2013)

Students are requested to provide a covering letter explaining reasons why a permit is required, with the exception of Langstone Student Village students.  Students must also enclose a copy of their vehicle insurance.

All applications will be considered by a panel and permits only issued if judged to be essential.

How to pay

If an application is successful, payment can be made by cheque, credit/debit card or through a new online payment facility available to process payments. Details of the online payment facility are at:

http://onlinestore.port.ac.uk/browse/product.asp?catid=80&modid=1&compid=1

Payments will not be accepted over the phone.

Other information and transport links:

University Bus

The University also operates a University intersite bus service between Langstone Student Village and the main campus.  The timetable can be found at www.port.ac.uk/bus

Queries?

For any queries or enquiries please email: car.parking@port.ac.uk