Dispensations, Suspensions And Waivers

Dispensations

A parking dispensation allows a vehicle to park in some restricted areas. This includes permit bays, limited waiting bays and loading bays. If an alternative parking solution is available, it should be used.

A dispensation permit costs £60 per week or part week, per vehicle.

There is an additional charge for occupying a Pay and Display parking bay. This costs an additional £10 per day, per bay/vehicle up to £60 per week.

Bay suspensions

Bay suspensions may be required to ensure parking is kept free for tasks where unloading of heavy or bulky goods may be required or where emergency works on the highway are taking place.

A parking bay suspension costs £90 per week or part week, per vehicle or parking bay.

Contact us and apply

We require a minimum of ten days’ notice to consider granting a parking bay suspension. We need to check what else may be happening in the area and to get notices and cones in place before the start date. 

Parking Dispensation or Bay Suspension Application Form.

Email: If you have any queries about these rules or related matters please contact the team by email to permitcustomercare@ashford.gov.uk. We will try to answer as quickly as we can. 

Road closures and temporary traffic orders

Longer road closures and associated bay suspensions may require the use of a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (TTRO). These are undertaken by the Kent Highways team at Kent County Council.