Parking permits
There are various types of parking permits available.
There are different types of parking permits. They vary in price and cover 6 months. They can be bought throughout the year and used across a combination of car parks:
Car park permits January 2019
| Permit type | Duration | Price | Car parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long stay | 6 months | £770 | Canon Street Castle Street Enfield High Street Orchard multi-storey Tangier Wood Street |
| Commuter | 6 months | £660 | Belvedere Road Firepool Kilkenny Victoria Gate |
| Wellington | 6 months | £300 | Longforth Road North Street South Street |
A £10 administration fee will apply for any permit alterations or loss of a permit.
How to apply
You can download and complete the Taunton and Wellington Parking Permit application form and return it to the address below. Payment can be made by debit or credit card either at our offices or over the telephone on 0300 304 8000. Purchase orders will be accepted for businesses buying permits. Somerset West and Taunton Council no longer accept cheques.
Parking Services
Somerset West and Taunton
PO Box 866
Taunton TA1 9GS
Permit applications are processed within 5 working days from when we get your application. It can take longer at busy times.
There are different types of parking permits. They vary in price:
- shoppers short stay
- named car park
- district permits
- business district permits
- weekly permit - these permits can be obtained through PayByPhone
| Permit type | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Shoppers short stay | 1 year | £40 |
| Named car park (excluding Watchet and Dulverton) |
6 months | £150 |
| Named car park (excluding Watchet and Dulverton) |
12 months | £195 |
| District | 6 months | £170 |
| District | 12 months | £300 |
| Business district | 6 months | £210 |
| Business district | 12 months | £385 |
| District 1 hour permit (9am-10am) |
6 months | £25 |
| Dulverton | 6 months | £150 |
| Dulverton | 12 months | £195 |
| Watchet | 6 months | £150 |
| Watchet | 12 months | £195 |
| Weekly (via PayByPhone) | 7 days | £25 |
A £10 fee will apply for any permit alterations or loss of a permit.
Parking permit locations
Permits can be used in these car parks:
- Minehead: Quay West, Warren Upper, Clanville, Alexandra Road and North Road
- Porlock: Porlock Central
- Dunster: Dunster Steep and Park Street
- Williton: Williton Central
- Watchet: Anchor Street, Market Street, Harbour Road, Swain Street and West Pier
- Dulverton: Exmoor House, Lion Stables and Guildhall
Parking permits are not valid in:
- Summerland car park, Minehead
- Doverhay car park, Porlock – except Doverhay permit holders
- Parsons Street car park, Porlock – except Parsons Street permit holders
How to apply
To apply for a new parking permit or to change the vehicle on an existing parking permit download and complete the West Somerset Parking Permit application form and return it to the address below. Payment can be made by debit or credit card either at our offices or over the telephone on 0300 304 8000. Somerset West and Taunton Council no longer accept cheques.
Parking services
Somerset West and Taunton
PO Box 866
Taunton TA1 9GS
We’ll issue you with a temporary permit (except renewals and shoppers) valid for 14 days. This must be used in your vehicle until your specific permit arrives.
Somerset County Council is responsible for the management of all on-street resident parking schemes in Somerset check Somerset County Council for more information.
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