Appendix C - waivers

Waivers for temporary parking in contravention are available from us. We'll try to meet individual requests wherever possible for waivers to cover important occasions, particularly where these occur in densely parked or widely restricted areas.

In some instances we may request confirmation that the event is taking place. Ordinarily the date and time of the event, its location and likely numbers requiring to park is sufficient. The usual restrictions regarding obstruction, dangerous and footway parking still apply.

Waivers can be issued for:

• Building/maintenance/repair works where close proximity to the site is essential
• Goods deliveries in respect of which it's reasonable to allow longer than that normally permitted by the regulations
• The hearse and chief mourners' vehicles at funerals
• The bridal and attendants' vehicles at weddings
• Other circumstances in which we may reasonably regard the requirement to be essential

Waivers will not be issued for:

• Applications where parking may adversely affect the disabled, doctors, business bays, taxi ranks or bus stops
• Applications where loading restrictions are in place if the waiver is requested during the restricted periods(s)
• Locations within 20 metres of a signal controlled junction, the entry/exit pedestrian crossing marking, on a footway and/or other locations where parking may cause danger to pedestrians and road users, or a serious obstruction/traffic flow impediment
• Requests where there are doubts concerning the validity of the application

Officers have discretion to vary these conditions if it's considered reasonable to approve the application. Applications should be received at least five working days before the required date to allow a visit to the area to ensure that allowing parking is safe in that location.

Should a waiver be issued for parking in any pedestrian zone, the driver will be responsible for obtaining authorisation from us for access into that zone during the restricted hours.