Starting a business

Use this guide to help you when starting a business in Lambeth.

Business parking permits

A business parking permit allows a vehicle to park in business bays, or any shared-use bays that specify use by business permit holders and generic permit holders.

To apply for a business parking permit:

  • you must have a business in the area that the permit is valid
  • your vehicle must be used and insured for business purposes

You can use different forms to apply for a doctors parking permit

Where you can park with this permit

There are two options for the type of permit:

  1. A single, specified Controlled Parking Zone permit.
  2. An 'all zones' permit.

Check the controlled parking zones in Lambeth.

Costs

See our up-to-date parking permit costs.

Before you start

You’ll be asked to set up an account on the Lambeth parking website using an email address and password.

You'll need to upload a copy of:

  • current copy of your National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) (business rates)
  • a valid insurance certificate for your vehicle

Apply for a business parking permit

What happens next

Business permits are now e-permits, this means you will no longer receive a physical permit by post. Your permit will be displayed as part of your online account and you will receive a confirmation email after your application has been approved. You can apply for and renew these permits online. You can apply to renew your existing permit from 30 days before your current permit expires. You are now also able to request a change of vehicle through your online account.

Problems with applying

If you’re having problems with applying, contact the permit team.