Permit Parking
Finding the right way to manage parking can be a hassle, but permit parking systems make it simple. Whether you’re managing a busy office, a residential area, or a shared car park, these systems help keep everything running smoothly by making sure the right people have access to the right spaces.
What is a Parking Permit System?
A parking permit system is a solution designed to regulate and control access to parking spaces. By issuing permits for parking, whether physical or digital, property managers, businesses, and public institutions can ensure that only authorised vehicles use their parking facilities. These systems provide an efficient way to reduce unauthorised parking, organise traffic flow, and offer convenience to users.
Parking permits are especially valuable in busy or restricted areas where limited parking must be managed efficiently. Advanced systems, such as those incorporating Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), further enhance security and ease of use.
Take back control over your site
Our innovative permit solution gives you complete control over who can access your car park, allowing you to monitor and manage your site using our easy-to-use online client portal.
A stress-free solution to permit parking
Everything is managed online, which keeps admin to a minimum and reduces the need for paper permits, therefore cutting consumption costs. Permits cannot be lost or copied, and all stages of the application are automated and trackable.
A bespoke approach to your access challenges
We provide a tailored solution to your parking issues, completely suited to your business’ size and location. By offering a cost-efficient and secure parking permit system, you can ensure that the customer experience improves while reserving spaces for authorised users.
Why choose Permit Parking
- Complete control
Our client portal gives you full access to the list of permit holders, allowing you to manage who parks
- Seamless operation
ANPR cameras mean no barriers and the technology works around the clock in all weather conditions
- Tailored applications
Applications can be as simple or complex as required and tailored to suit individual client requirements
- Increased efficiency
Removes the daily need to monitor who is parked on your site, cutting down on needless admin
- Multiple permit types
You can offer multiple permit types with any combination of price, length of stay, time of day/week etc
- Compliant and legal
Your parking terms are communicated via clear, concise and compliant signage at key locations
We provide Permit Parking
management systems for
Residential sites
Securing spaces for owners and residents using flexible online permit systems
Commercial sites
Ensuring there is always convenient parking for businesses and their staff
Healthcare providers
Providing available and accessible parking for employees at NHS/health facilities
Ready to implement Permit Parking?
Creative Car Park makes it easy to implement a permit parking system tailored to your needs. Whether you’re managing a residential complex, a corporate office, or a public space, we provide the tools and expertise to ensure your parking is organised and secure. From digital permits to fully integrated management solutions, we’ll help you take control of your parking. Contact us today to make it happen.
Related services
ANPR Management
Our cutting-edge camera technology will keep your car park running smoothly, day and night, in any weather, allowing you to get on with running your business
Space Monitoring
Is your car park part of a larger site with multiple entrances and exits? Our SpaceWatch system can monitor specific parking bays or a small area for peace of mind
Pay to Park
Our phone and pay service lets users pay for their parking with their mobile phones, either by calling or using a mobile app. It’s completely cashless and super smooth
Consultancy
Not sure which solutions will work best for you? We’ll always propose a tailored solution based on your exact requirements. Find out more about our bespoke approach
Permit Parking FAQs
Why choose a permit parking system?
Parking permit systems are an essential tool for creating organised and secure parking environments. They provide a structured approach to parking management that benefits both administrators and users. Here’s why a permit system might be the ideal choice:
- It ensures that spaces are available to the right people, whether tenants, employees, or visitors.
- Automation reduces the administrative burden and eliminates the risk of misplaced applications or permits.
- The system can be adapted to meet the unique demands of various settings, from residential areas to large organisations.
A tailored parking permit system provides long-term cost savings, better resource allocation, and improved user satisfaction
Where do parking permit systems work well?
Parking permit systems are incredibly versatile, making them suitable for a variety of settings. In each of these environments, they address specific challenges, ensuring efficient parking operations:
- Residential Areas: Residential permit parking systems prevent disputes and guarantee that tenants and their guests have access to allocated spaces.
- Corporate Office Car Parks: Businesses can allocate parking to employees, clients, and visitors, ensuring seamless access.
- Healthcare Facilities: Reserved parking for staff, patients, and ambulances ensures accessibility and convenience.
- Retail and Hospitality: Customer parking remains protected from unauthorised vehicles, improving the visitor experience.
Implementing a permit system in these settings reduces congestion, improves accessibility, and enhances user satisfaction
Who can use a parking permit system?
Parking permit systems are highly adaptable and can serve a wide range of users. Organisations and individuals across various sectors can benefit from implementing this solution, including:
- Property Managers: Ideal for managing tenant and visitor spaces in residential buildings, through resident permit parking.
- Businesses: Effective for allocating parking to employees and clients in busy office parks.
- Educational Institutions: Supports organised parking for staff, students, and guests on campus.
- Event Organisers: Temporary permits can be issued for attendees, ensuring a hassle-free experience.
- Public Institutions: Local councils and public organisations can use permit systems for shared or restricted-access spaces.
No matter the use case, a parking permit system offers scalability, control, and convenience
What are the different types of permit systems available?
Creative Car Park’s permit systems are designed to meet the unique needs of each client. Whether you’re managing a small lot or a large multi-use facility, our innovative solutions streamline parking operations and enhance the user experience. Key features include:
Online Permit Applications
Applicants apply online for car parking permits. This keeps admin to a minimum and reduces the need for paper, therefore cutting paper consumption costs. All stages of the application are automated and trackable and applications cannot be lost or copied.
Tailored Permit Applications
Applications can be as simple or complex as required and tailored to suit individual client requirements. We ask questions to accurately assess the client’s needs and tailor the solution accordingly, making it scalable to the size of the car park.
Multiple Verification Levels
To add an extra layer of security to the permit parking application process, we can introduce as many verification stages as you wish, going a step beyond the usual one-time email verification requirement for situations that call for more care.
Multiple Permit Types
We allow you to offer multiple (often complex) permit types with any combination of price, length of the permit, allowable car park(s), length of stay, time or day of the week. You can even implement a pay-as-you-go permit parking system with automated payment methods for ease of use.
Cloud or Paper Permits
With Creative Car Park, permit parking management is an endlessly convenient solution to unauthorised parking. We can give clients the ability to print permits or print them ourselves in advance. Our permits can also be managed online or through an app, a paper-free and trackable solution to physical permits.
NHS and University Parking Permit Systems
The permit parking system is particularly useful for large complex organisations where a car park needs to be shared between different users such as staff, contractors, patients, students or visitors
Linked Permits
Parking permit solutions can be tied into several of the other car parking solutions we offer. For example, access systems like ANPR Parking Management Systems and SpaceWatch Parking Bay Monitoring help to manage your unauthorised visitors. Car Park Enforcement can also help to ensure accurate ticketing.
Multiple Payment Options
We give you the ability to offer multiple payment options for your permit parking systems. While we generally recommend that you use automated and cashless payment options (credit and debit cards, direct debit solutions or a fully linked salary sacrifice/deduction payment), you can also offer cost codes, cash, invoicing and non-automated salary sacrifice/deduction.
Aligning Parking Permits to Applicants
Applications for parking permits can be tailored to the applicant’s commute. For example, the applicant can express a willingness to car-share and be matched to co-workers with similar postcodes and working patterns. We can also give preference to applicants who live further away.
Vehicle Emissions Allocation & Charging
An automated vehicle online search can be used to gain the applicant’s car emission details so that the vehicle’s tax banding can then be used to allocate points and give preference to more environmentally friendly vehicles or even allocate the price the applicant pays for their permit.
