School Street permit

What are School Streets?

A School Street is where a road with a school temporarily closes to motor vehicles to become a pedestrian and cycle zone around the school’s opening and closing times.

By temporarily closing roads outside schools there will be a reduction in congestion and pollution at the school gates. This will also make it easier and safer for children to get to and from school.

The council is implementing a number of School Street Schemes under an experimental traffic order and monitoring the benefits over an 18-month period.

During this 18-month period residents will be contacted again, to ask for their views on whether the scheme works effectively, before we take a decision on whether to make it permanent or not.

Find out more about the School Streets Scheme

More information about the school streets scheme.

Which schools and streets are affected?

The following streets will be subject to restrictions on the week commencing Monday 14 September unless stated, check local signs for details.

Schools	Streets Affected	Restricted Times (am)	Restricted Times (pm)
Ben Jonson Primary and Harry Roberts Nursery School	Essian Street Commodore Street	8.15am - 9.15am	3pm - 4pm
English Martyrs Primary School	West Tenter Street North Tenter Street Scarborough Street	8.30am - 9.15am	3pm - 3:45pm
Malmesbury Primary School	Coborn Street	8.15am - 9.15am	3pm – 4pm

Globe Primary School (restrictions due to begin in October 2020)	Cyprus Street Moravian Street Gawber Street	8.15am - 9.15am	3pm - 4pm

The restricted times will not operate in the school holidays or at weekends.

How will I know if it is a school street?

There will be signs and cameras at the entrances to the closed streets. 

Why do I need a permit?

Vehicles will not be able to enter school streets between the restricted times unless they have a school street permit.

If a vehicle enters a school street during the restricted times without a school street permit then a penalty charge notice will automatically be issued.

Who can apply for a school street permit?

Residents whose vehicles are registered or insured on a school street
vehicles are registered or insured on a school street
Blue badge holders
Parent or carer taking a child with special educational needs (SEN) to school
School staff at the school
Businesses based on school streets

Can a blue badge holder apply for more than one school street permit?

No – you will only be able to apply for one school street permit, either on the school street that you live or another school street.

Can a parent or carer apply for a school street permit?

No – you will not qualify for a permit unless you or your child is a blue badge holder, or your child has SEN.

How will a school street be enforced?

We are using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to automatically check if a vehicle has a school street permit.

If a vehicle enters a school street during the restricted times without a school street permit a penalty charge notice will automatically be issued.

What happens if my vehicle is parked on a school street, during the restricted times without a school street permit?

You will be able to leave without a penalty charge notice being issued.

However, if you then return during the restricted hours, a penalty charge notice will automatically be issued.

What should I do if I’m expecting a delivery?

You should arrange for your item to be delivered outside of the restriction times, and if the vehicle is parked before the restricted times then they will be able to leave without a penalty charge notice being issued.

Do I get a permit to display in my vehicle?

No – we are using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras to automatically check if a vehicle has a school street permit.

However, we will send you a confirmation email as soon as your application is processed.

What documents do I need to provide for a school street permit?

Applicant	Documents required for a permit
Resident	UK registration Certificate or Insurance Certificate and Policy
School staff	School letter to confirm that you are an employee, and insurance certificate to show that you are insured for commuting
Parent/Carer	School letter to confirm that the child has SEN, and Either your UK Registration Certificate or Insurance certificate
Blue badge holder	Blue badge, and Either your UK registration Certificate or Insurance Certificate and Policy
Blue badge holder (does not drive)	Blue badge, and Department for Work and Pension benefit letter for the current tax year, and Another occupant’s UK registration Certificate or Insurance Certificate and Policy showing your address
Business employer/owner	Company letter to confirm that you are an employee, and insurance certificate to show that you are insured for business use

Do I need to apply if I already have an active virtual (paperless) permit?

Yes – but the application process will be shorter and quicker because we already have your details.

What happens after I submit my application?

We will send you an email to let you know if your application has been approved within 5 working days.

Tips on uploading your documents

If you are not sure how to scan and upload your documents, read our tips on uploading documents

What happens after I complete my application?

We aim to process your application within 5 working days and email you as soon as we process your application.

What should I do if I need to park on a school street before my application is processed?

You can park on another street or if you are already parked in the school street before the restricted times you will be able to leave without a penalty charge notice being issued.  

However, if you then return during the restricted hours a penalty charge notice will automatically be issued.

How do I apply for a school street permit?

Read the terms and conditions
Complete the online application and upload your documents

Apply for a school street permit

You can apply for a school streets permit online