Charity Permit

Charity Permits are for charities operating in parking permit areas, during enforcement times. To see if you can apply, check out the eligibility page.

Find information on other permit types.

Where you can use your Charity Permit

It can be used in any street in the same permit scheme zone (for example, J2, OB1, G3) as where the charity is located. You must check the bay is for permit holders.

Applying for a permit

Before submitting your application, please ensure:

• you are eligible for this permit type
• you are applying at least 14 days before the permit is needed (if possible)
• you have the right documents - preferably in PDF or Word format
• if you are including a vehicle registration on the permit, you've checked if your vehicle is low emission - vehicles with emissions up to 110 g/km qualify

You do not pay for your permit when you apply. You pay after your application is approved.

Applications for permits can be made online. Applications should be sent from the charity address, and from a single authorised member of staff. You can get up to 10 permits per charity. This number may be reduced at the discretion of the Council.

Documents you will need

For your Charity Permit application, you will need proof of charity address.

Accepted proof of charity address documents are:

• business letterhead documentation
• the registered charity number or number provided by HMRC in connection with Gift Aid
• a business rates statement for the current financial year
• a tenancy agreement
• a utility bill
• a bank statement 

All documents must include:

• your charity name
• the property address
• an issue date within 3 months

If your tenancy dates aren't within the last 3 months, you’ll also need to provide a dated letter from your landlord or letting agent.

Low Emission Discount

The rules for getting a Low Emission Discount, which are set by national legislation, have changed.

New applications and requests to change a vehicle registration must now meet the new limit of 110g/km or below.

If you already have a permit discount with the old limit of 120g/km or below, you will keep your discount if your next renewal is in this calendar year (2026).

From 2027 onwards, any:

• renewal
• new application
• change of vehicle request

will need to meet the new limit of 110g/km or below.

After you apply

You should receive an email within 14 days. Please check your junk/spam folder.

If your application is approved

The email will include a link to pay for your permit. You need to pay within 14 days, or your application may be withdrawn.

If you have not heard from us

Check your junk or spam folders. If you still have not received an email after 14 days, contact us at parkingpermits@newcastle.gov.uk. Include your reference number in the email

When can you expect to receive your permit

Permits are posted to the permit address in time for the permit start date. Your permit cannot be posted to any other address.

For permit renewals, you should receive your new permit within 7 days of paying.

While waiting for your permit, you can print your payment confirmation email and use it as a temporary parking permit for up to 14 days. Make sure your payment date and permit reference number are visible.