Dispensation permits and Chester city centre access
We allow commercial vehicles to park with a dispensation permit (works permit) in locations where otherwise they would be in contravention of parking restrictions, but only where the vehicles are essential to enable the following works to be carried out:
- maintenance, building, excavation and demolition works
- glaziers involved in emergency repair work
- plumbers, electricians and gas fitters on emergency call outs
Permits don’t allow parking in a place designated for a particular use, such as a disabled persons’ bay, loading bay, taxi rank or bus stop.
Chester city centre access
Important note
Access to the pedestrianised area via Northgate Street is permitted before 10.30am and after 4.30pm (during normal operational hours). However, parking with a dispensation is not permitted within a restricted area in any of the following streets between 10.30am and 8pm.
- Northgate Street
- St Werburgh Street
- Eastgate Street
- St John Street
- Bridge Street
- Watergate Street
Any vehicle seen parked within the bollards in these streets will be liable to be issued with a Penalty Charge Notice.
How do I apply for a permit?
Please give as much notice as possible before applying. Permits can be applied for on the day, however a penalty may be issued if the vehicle is parked before the application is approved.
How much does it cost?
- £30 per day
- £20 per day for residents' parking areas (only eligible residents may apply)
Permit holders and Taxis
Access permit holders may enter the pedestrianised area at any time. Taxis are allowed into Frodsham Street and Foregate Street to get to the taxi rank.
Apart from certain limited exceptions, taxis are not allowed in some of the other central shopping streets between 8am and 6pm. This applies only to black Hackney carriages and not private hire vehicles which are restricted in the same way as ordinary cars.