General terms and conditions
These general terms and conditions apply to all of the permit types detailed within these terms and conditions.
2.1 Vehicles active on a season ticket or parking permits should satisfy the legal requirements for use of a vehicle on the public highway, including:
- being roadworthy
- being registered with the DVLA
- having up-to-date vehicle tax
- holding a current MOT certificate if required
2.2 A season ticket or parking permit does not guarantee a parking space.
2.3 Failure to comply with these terms and conditions and those advertised within the car park may result in a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) being issued.
2.4 Parking is only permitted in marked bays in the car park for which the season ticket or permit has been issued.
2.5 Vehicles must be parked wholly within the bay markings.
2.6 Where applicable, paper permits must be completed in ink, or the relevant information scratched off the correct panels. Alterations to the details on a paper permit or incorrect usage will automatically render it invalid.
2.7 Paper permits are valid for use in any vehicle, unless specified on the permit.
2.8 Digital permits are only valid for the active vehicle as shown in MiPermit.
2.9 If a season ticket or permit holder changes their vehicle, it is the season ticket/permit holder’s responsibility to ensure the season ticket or permit is updated accordingly. Alternative parking should be sought until the vehicle registration is changed.
2.10 Responsibility for renewal of a season ticket or permit lies with the season ticket/permit holder.
2.11 Parking without a valid season ticket or permit or other form of parking authorisation may result in a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) being issued.
2.12 In accordance with the Council’s Traffic Regulation Orders, the Council or Police may temporarily suspend the whole or part of a parking place which will be marked accordingly. Vehicles should not be parked in a suspended parking place without signed authorisation from an authorised Council Official or Police Officer.
2.13 Please note, the Council may cancel, withdraw or refuse to issue a season ticket or permit if it appears that any of the particulars or evidence supplied by the applicant is falsified or untrue.
2.14 The Council reserves the right to request evidence to verify any details provided within a season ticket or permit application and will complete regular checks throughout the year. Failure to provide the requested information within 21 days or any evidence of falsified information may result in the cancellation of parking season tickets or permits described within these terms and conditions, with no recourse to a refund.
2.15 Where a dispute arises as to the eligibility for a season ticket or permit, or use of a season ticket or permit not in accordance with these terms and conditions, the decision made by the Head of Parking Services will be final.
2.16 The Council will consider refunds of any full remaining months for season tickets or permits listed within these terms and conditions on a case-by-case basis if the season ticket or permit is no longer required, subject to the application of a £10 administration charge.
2.17 We reserve the right to make changes to these terms and conditions.
Season tickets
3.1 Season tickets are available in selected long-stay car parks managed by the Council.
3.2 Season tickets are digital and available through MiPermit. Find out more on our apply for a season ticket at a long stay car park page.
3.3 Anyone may apply for a car park season ticket, with costs varying by location and duration required.
3.4 The Council introduced emission-based season ticket charges for council car parks in Bath in September 2023, Keynsham in November 2024 and Midsomer Norton in March 2025.
3.5 Up to 10 vehicles can be registered against an emission-based season ticket at the time of purchase. You will be charged the rate which applies to the most polluting vehicle you have registered (i.e., the vehicle with the highest emissions classification). Only one vehicle can use the permit at a time, digital permits only being valid for the nominated ‘active vehicle’ as shown in MiPermit.
3.6 Emission-based season tickets are available on a 1-month, 3-month and 6-month basis, chargeable pro rata, as well as for 12 months.
3.7 You can make changes to an existing season ticket to accommodate changes in car ownership but only for less polluting vehicles. If you are thinking of changing your vehicle in the near future, you may wish to consider a shorter duration season ticket.
3.8 If you have a change in vehicle and need to update your season ticket, you can only do this by contacting Parking Services either by email at parking@bathnes.gov.uk or calling 01225 477133. A £10 administration charge is payable for any vehicle registration mark changes that are accepted.
3.9 A current season ticket will need to be cancelled and a new season ticket purchased if you change to a more polluting vehicle. Refunds are available for any complete months remaining on the season ticket you are cancelling. A £10 administration fee would apply. Contact Parking Services as shown above.
3.10 A season ticket purchased for a long stay car park in Bath is valid for the specified car park only. This being either Charlotte Street car park, or Avon Street car park or Manvers Street car park.
3.11 A season ticket purchased for Keynsham long stay car parks is valid across all the following locations (inclusive):
- The Labbots South
- Fox & Hounds
- Bath Hill East
- Station Road
3.12 Cost of Bath car park season tickets
The charges shown below represent the lowest charge for the least polluting to the highest charge for the most polluting. Actual charges for your vehicle are provided online on MiPermit.
| Car park | 1 month | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Street (Monday to Friday) | £245.70 to £312.00 | £737.10 to £936.00 | £1,474.20 to £1,872.00 | £2,948.40 to £3,744.00 |
| Manvers Street (Monday to Friday) | £245.70 to £312.00 | £737.10 to £936.00 | £1,474.20 to £1,872.00 | £2,948.40 to £3,744.00 |
| Charlotte Street (Monday to Friday) | £245.70 to £312.00 | £737.10 to £936.00 | £1,474.20 to £1,872.00 | £2,948.40 to £3,744.00 |
| Charlotte Street (7 days) | £373.67 to £474.50 | £1,121.01 to £1,423.50 | £2,242.01 to £2,847.00 | £4,484.03 to £5,694.00 |
3.13 Cost of Keynsham car park season tickets
| Car park | 1 month | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keynsham long stay (Monday to Saturday) | £52.00 to £70.20 | £156.00 to £210.60 | £312.00 to £421.20 | £624.00 to £842.40 |
3.14 Cost of Midsomer Norton (South Road) car park season tickets
| Car park | 1 month | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Road long stay (Monday to Saturday) | £39.00 to £54.60 | £117.00 to £163.80 | £234.00 to £327.60 | £468.00 to £655.20 |
Residential and business-only car parks
4.1 A Resident or Business car park permit will provide you with authorisation to park in a non-reserved space in a Council-managed business and resident car park. These car parks are often small and located in residential areas of Bath and the surrounding areas.
4.2 Permits are sold on 1 permit to 1 space allocation, but do not guarantee a parking space.
4.3 If all permits are sold, the Council will manage a waiting list for new applicants.
4.4 The Council reserves the right not to offer permits to business users when demand for the limited permits available is high and a waiting list is in use.
4.5 Only residents who live in a property which is within 500 metres of the car park are eligible to apply for the resident’s car park permit, subject to availability.
4.6 Only businesses located within 500 metres of the car park and liable for Business Rates are eligible to apply for the business car park permit, subject to availability
4.7 Waiting lists may be closed to new applicants where demand exceeds the number of permits available.
4.8 Vehicles used with a resident’s car park permit must be registered with the DVLA to the residential address given, or an authorised lease/company car.
4.9 Permits not renewed before their expiry date may be offered to applicants held in the waiting list.
4.10 It is the permit holder’s responsibility to contact the Council to renew the permit, no reminders will be provided.
4.11 Cost of a permit
| Car Park | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford Street | £273.75 | £547.50 |
| Brougham Hayes | £273.75 | £547.50 |
| James Street West | £273.75 | £547.50 |
| London Street | £273.75 | £547.50 |
| Southview Road | £273.75 | £547.50 |
| Car Park | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| James Street West | £365.00 | £730.00 |
| London Street | £365.00 | £730.00 |
| Bedford Street | £365.00 | £730.00 |