Residential Permits

Council provides residential parking permits to eligible residents with the Woolwich Area (W1). These permits exempt vehicles from parking time restrictions in sign-posted areas.

Eligibility

Eligible Properties 

  • Woolwich Road from No.74 to Gale Street and No. 73 to No. 103
  • Gale Street from Woolwich Road to The Point Road
  • Collingwood Street from No. 5 to No. 17
  • Margaret Street from No.16 and No.18
  • Alfred Street from Margaret to Edgecliff Road
  • Elgin Street adjacent to No.4 to No.8
  • Franki Avenue

Exclusions

  • The scheme does not include businesses
  • To ensure that the number of permits issued is not more than the number of on-street spaces, all strata units or multi-dwelling properties are excluded to apply
  • Council may refuse a permit if they determine that the property has adequate off street parking.

Conditions

1. There is a maximum of two residential parking permits issued per property. The number of permits issued per household is:

  • Zero off-street parking spaces – eligible for two permits.
  • One off-street parking space – eligible for one permit.
  • Two off-street parking spaces – eligible for visitors permit only.

Note: Off-street parking includes carports, hardstand areas, and garages. Tandem spaces are considered as two (2) off-street spaces.

2. Vehicle is not a truck, bus, tram, tractor or trailer (boat or caravan)

3. Vehicle is registered in NSW

4. A valid permit exempts a vehicle from time restrictions only when parked in an area signposted with ‘permit holders excepted Area W1’.

5. Residents of the scheme who meet eligibility are also eligible for visitors permit. A parking permit does not provide exemptions from other parking restrictions or laws, for example bus zone, loading zone, no stopping, no parking

6. A parking permit does not guarantee a parking space within a permit parking area

7. Should your circumstances change and the permit holder no longer meets the eligibility criteria, the permit is no longer valid and the permit must be cancelled by submitting the applicable form to Council.

8. Should you change vehicles, a new application form needs to be submitted and an existing permit cancelled to ensure eligibility criteria is met.

9. Resident Parking Permit is valid until 30 June 2028. It is the permit holder’s responsibility to renew parking permits at this time even if your details remain unchanged.

10. Permit scheme must meet mandatory RMS guidelines and Council will review as required.

Online

Step 1.Confirm Eligibility

Familiarise yourself with the eligibility requirements and conditions outlined above to check that you are eligible for a Woolwich (W1) parking permit. If you are still unsure please call our Customer Service team on 02 9879 9400

Step 2.Prepare Documents

Residents are required to show proof of residency by providing one of the following documents:

  • rates notice
  • residential lease
  • utility bill.

Residents must also provide proof of vehicle ownership. If the vehicle is a company car, a letter authorising the use of the vehicle must be submitted on company letterhead with ABN and signature.

Step 3.Apply Online

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Step 4.Receive Your Permit

You will receive an email from our Customer Service team confirming that your digital permit has been accepted.

Please continue to sign-posted restrictions until you have received confirmation. 

 

In Person

Step 1.Confirm Eligibility

Familiarise yourself with the eligibility requirements and conditions outlined above to check that you are eligible for a Woolwich (W1) parking permit. If you are still unsure please call our Customer Service team on 02 9879 9400.

Step 2.Prepare Documents

Residents are required to show proof of residency by showing us of the following documents:

  • rates notice
  • residential lease
  • utility bill.

Residents must also provide proof of vehicle ownership. If the vehicle is a company car, a letter authorising the use of the vehicle must be submitted on company letterhead with ABN and signature.

Step 3.Visit Us

Visit our Customer Service team at 22 Alexandra Street Hunters Hill, between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

Step 4.Receive Your Permit

Our Customer Service team will process your digital parking permit and provide you with a confirmation letter.