Cost of foster carer essential service parking permit

Part of: Foster carer essential service parking permit

Permit length

Permits last 1 year.

How we work out the cost of your permit

The cost of your permit is partially subsidised. Once you get your permit, contact your social care worker to be reimbursed.  

Vehicles registered after 1 March 2001

If your vehicle was registered after 1 March 2001, the cost is based on the environmental impact of your vehicle – check GOV.UK to see how much CO2 your car produces (g/km).

Vehicles registered before 1 March 2001

If your vehicle was registered before March 2001, your vehicle's CO2 emissions are not available. The cost of your permit is based on your vehicle's engine size (CCs).

Diesel vehicles

Diesel vehicles pay an extra £80 on yearly permits. 

Vehicles registered after 1 March 2001 – emission bands

  Yearly permit cost Permit cost for diesel vehicles – extra £80 charge
Up to 100 CO2 g/km including electric vehicles £34.10 £114.10
101-110 CO2 g/km £45.10 £125.10
111-120 CO2 g/km £56.10 £136.10
121-130 CO2 g/km £79.20 £159.20
131-140 CO2 g/km £102.30 £182.30
141-150 CO2 g/km £124.30 £204.30
151-165 CO2 g/km £170.50 £250.50
166-175 CO2 g/km £192.50 £272.50
176-185 CO2 g/km £215.60 £295.60
186-200 CO2 g/km £238.70 £318.70
201-225 CO2 g/km £260.70 £340.70
226-255 CO2 g/km £306.90 £386.90
Over 255 CO2 g/km £328.90 £408.90

Vehicles registered before 1 March 2001 (or where CO2 emissions are unknown) – engine size

  Yearly permit cost Permit cost for diesel vehicles – extra £80 charge
Not over 1549cc £90.20 £170.20
Over 1550cc to 3000cc £215.60 £295.60
3001cc and above £328.90 £408.90