How can I buy a parking permit from Southwark council before I move to a new property?

[sidmeister]

Hi,

I was wondering if anybody could advise me on this. I am moving into a house that's in the middle of a CPZ, and need to get myself a parking permit. I need the parking permit before my move so that I can park my car. However, Southwark Council won't (for reasons that I understand) allow me to buy a permit online before I get a council tax number for the property in question.

I was wondering if anybody knows how I can solve this vexing conundrum by doing something like:

1. Buying a post-dated parking permit using my new rental contract as proof, or

2. Buying a temporary parking permit, or

3. Getting a council tax number in advance.

I was very surprised that Southwark Council's website didn't have anything on this at all. I can't be the first person to face this issue! :-(

Thanks in advance,

Sid

[jrpfinch]

Speak to someone at Southwark Council on the phone.

Or ask a neighbour for some visitors permits and say you'll repay them once you move in.

[jrpfinch]

Also, if you register for council tax they will give you your account number over the phone before you get your first bill.

[sidmeister]

That should work well, jrpfinch, thanks a million. I was very confused by the whole parking permit thing as, by some quirk of a benevolent fate, I have never had to live on a road that required parking permits before this.:-)

[The Minkey]

Also, the vehicle with your furniture will need one to offload so get hold of some visitors day passes at the same time. You can get these from the One Stop Shops - there is one on the Old Kent Road but surely must be one a bit closer. When I lived in a CPZ, I always had a book of them to hand.

[intexasatthe moment]

The Parking Shop in the Old Kent Rd is now closed .

Southwarks web site says you need to apply by phone or on line

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/info/200220/on-street_parking_permits/484/visitor_parking_permit_booklets