Resident Parking permits

About our resident parking scheme

It's often difficult to find a parking space, even in your own street. Council is working hard to improve parking for our residents and to increase the availability of on-street parking in the local area.

Resident Parking Schemes operate in parts of Randwick City; residents who live within the boundaries of a Resident Parking area can make use of the scheme by applying for a permit.

A Resident Parking Permit allows you to park for an unlimited time, in the parking zone designated on the permit, in areas that are signposted ‘Permit Holders Excepted’.

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How to apply

Read the Resident Parking Permit Guide

You can apply for a Resident Parking Permit:

Applications for NEW Parking Permits:

  • In person (if eligibility criteria met, you will receive your permit on the spot): Council’s Customer Service Centre at 30 Frances Street, Randwick.
    Open 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
    Fees may be paid by cash, cheque, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and EFTPOS.
    If you apply in person you and you meet the eligibility criteria, you can collect your permit on the spot.

  • Online (allow up to 15 business days to process and 10 business days after payment for postage)Create a New Permit Permit  Application
  • By post (allow up to 15 business days to process and 10 business days after payment for postage): Print and complete an Application Pack PDF, 941.33 KB and post it, along with all required documentation (JP certified copies are not necessary), to:

    Randwick City Council
    30 Frances Street
    Randwick NSW 2031

Applications for Transfers & VISITORS/TRADES Permits:

  • In person (if eligibility criteria met, you will receive your permit on the spot): Council’s Customer Service Centre at 30 Frances Street, Randwick.
    Open 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
    Fees may be paid by cash, cheque, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and EFTPOS.
    If you apply in person you and you meet the eligibility criteria, you can collect your permit on the spot.
  • By post (allow up to 15 business days to process and 10 business days after payment for postage): Print and complete an Application Pack PDF, 941.33 KB and post it, along with all required documentation (JP certified copies are not necessary), to:

    Randwick City Council
    30 Frances Street
    Randwick NSW 2031

Do not submit original documents, they will not be returned. If you submit your application Online or By Post, once your application has been approved you will be contacted by a Council officer for payment.  Assessment of your application can take up to ten business days (during busy periods this time can be extended).

For Transfer Applications, please ensure you remove the permit you are wishing to transfer from your vehicle prior to disposing of the vehicle, as the permit MUST be returned to Council as part of your transfer application.

Applications for RENEWAL Parking Permits

  • In person (if eligibility criteria met, you will receive your permit on the spot): Council’s Customer Service Centre at 30 Frances Street, Randwick.
    Open 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.
    Fees may be paid by cash, cheque, MasterCard, Visa, American Express and EFTPOS.
    If you apply in person you and you meet the eligibility criteria, you can collect your permit on the spot.
  • Online  (allow up to 10 business days to process and 10 business days after payment for postage): Renew parking permit form
  • By post (allow up to 15 business days to process and 10 business days after payment for postage): Print and complete an Application Pack PDF, 941.33 KB and post it, along with all required documentation (JP certified copies are not necessary), to:

    Randwick City Council
    30 Frances Street
    Randwick NSW 2031


    Do not submit original documents, they will not be returned. If you submit your application Online or By Post, once your application has been approved you will be contacted by a Council officer for payment.  Assessment of your application can take up to ten business days (during busy periods this time can be extended).

Parking permit scheme areas map

Randwick City Council operates a number of Resident Parking Scheme Areas across the city. You are only able to obtain a permit for the area you currently live in; it is only valid for use within the designated Resident Parking Scheme Area shown on the permit.

To see if your property falls within a Resident Parking Scheme Areas, enter your address into the map.

For mobile users please visit our full screen parking permit map for a better experience.

Disclaimer: While this map can give an indication of entitlement, please contact Council for final advice.

Who’s eligible?

To be eligible for a Randwick City Council Resident Parking Permit, you must demonstrate that you live in a residential property in a Resident Parking Scheme area, and prove your ownership or private use of the vehicle you’re seeking the permit for.

Parking permits are only issued for vehicles where off street parking is not available. We are unable to issue Resident Parking Permits to non-residents (even if you are a ratepayer or business owner in our area); however, for guests visiting residents, we offer a temporary Visitor/Tradesperson Parking Permit.

Resident Parking Permits cannot be issued to long or heavy vehicles (from 7.5 metres in length and longer; and from 4.5 tonnes, and heavier), trucks, buses, tractors and trailers.

The maximum number of parking permits issued per household is two. The number of permits a household may be entitled to is limited by the number of off-street parking spaces available and the number of cars registered to that address.

Properties approved by Council after 14 June 2013 may not be eligible – check your development consent or contact us for more information.

For the purpose of vehicle ownership or use, a maximum of one vehicle per resident can be nominated in instances where the vehicle is not registered in your name, or owned by your employer.

Parking permit areas (pdfs)

Randwick City Council operates the following Resident Parking areas:

Coogee

  • CO1 (download map) PDF, 498.16 KB: Approximately bound by Arcadia Street, Arden Street,  Moore Street, Major Street, Baden Street, Dolphin Street, Brook Street, Bream Street and Hill Street.
  • CO2 (download map) PDF, 569.68 KB: Approximately bound Dolphin Street, Brook Street, Alfreda Street, Arden Street, Dudley Street, Byron Street and Mount Street.
  • CO3 (download map) PDF, 470.31 KB: Approximately bound by Carr Street, Beach Street, Dudley Street, Asher Street and Waltham Street.
  • CO4  (download map) PDF, 684.84 KBApproximately bound by  Mount Street, Marcel Avenue, Moira Crescent, Brook Street, Arcadia Street, Division Street, south side of Quail Street, Beach Street (north of Moore Street) and Gordon Avenue.
  • CO5 (download map) PDF, 667.12 KB: Approximately bound by Alison Road, Mount Street, Mount Lane, Byron Street, Carr Street and Carrington Road.
  • CO6 (download map) PDF, 612.13 KB : Approximately bound by Wolseley Road, Cairo Street, Malabar Road, Mount Street Neptune Street and South of Dudley Street.

Kensington

Kingsford

Maroubra Junction

Randwick

  • RA1 (download map) PDF, 517.79 KB: Approximately bound by Alison Road, Bell Lane, Belmore Road, Clara Street, Hospital Road, High Street and Wansey Road.
  • RA2 (download map) PDF, 805.07 KB: Approximately bound by Avoca Street, Eulalie Avenue, Wood Street, Dutruc Street, Pitt Street, Judge Street, Ada Street, Coogee Bay Road, Belmore Road and Avoca Street.
  • RA3 (download map) PDF, 591.19 KB: Approximately bound by Cowper Street, Avoca Street and Alison Road.
  • RA4 (download map) PDF, 419.95 KB: Approximately bound by King Street, Wentworth Street, Cowper Street and Alison Road.
  • RA5 (download map) PDF, 484.18 KB: Approximately bound by Botany Street, Magill Street, Hay Street, Barker Street, Young Street and Middle Street.
  • RA6 (download map) PDF, 13285.76 KB: Approximately bound by Wentworth Lane, Challis Lane, Power Lane, Avoca Street, Market Street, Clovelly Road, Frenchmans Road, Cowper Street, Wentworth Street and Dangar Lane.
  • RA7 (download map) PDF, 525.31 KB: Approximately bound by Gilderthorpe Avenue, Carrington Road and Clovelly Road.
  • RA9 (download map) PDF, 546.29 KB: Approximately bound by Dolphin Street, Carrington Road, Coogee Bay Road, and Judge Street.
  • RA10 (download map) PDF, 570.42 KB: Approximately bound by Pine Street, Fern Street, Hooper Street, Clovelly Road and Carrington Road.
  • RA11 (download map) PDF, 617.32 KB: Approximately bound by Avoca Street, Bundock Street, Ellen Street, Higgs Street, Howard Street and Dudley Street.
  • SP1 (download map) PDF, 578.85 KB: The Spot - approximately bound by Cuthill Street, Coogee Bay Road, Dudley Street, Lee Street, Ivy Street, Howard Street and Avoca Street.

What you’ll need

In order for us to successfully process your application, you will need to provide proof that you live in an eligible property, proof that you are connected with the vehicle and (if relevant) proof that the car cannot be parked in other off-street parking space(s).

1. Proof you live in an eligible property

You must provide two of the following documents, showing the same name and address on the application form:

  • Current driver’s licence
  • Tenancy document in your name (this can not be hand written)
  • Utility bill (gas or electricity. Sydney Water not accepted)
  • Bank or credit card statement
  • Home/contents insurance
  • Rental bond board receipt.

2. Proof you are connected with the vehicle

  • If the vehicle is in your name: You must provide us with the current vehicle registration papers, showing the same name and address on the application form.
  • If the vehicle is not registered in your name: You must provide the current registration papers; and a letter from the vehicle owner that confirms you use the vehicle; and it is normally parked at your home address; and the registration number of the vehicle and the vehicle details (make, model and type of vehicle).
  • If the vehicle is owned by your employer: You must provide a written statement from your employer on company letterhead that includes the businesses’ ABN that confirms you use the vehicle; and it is normally parked at your home address; and the registration number of the vehicle and the vehicle details (make, model and type of vehicle).

3. Proof the car cannot be parked in any other off-street parking space(s) – if applicable

You need to prove that the car cannot be parked in any existing off-street parking spaces by providing the registration papers for the other vehicle(s) at your home address.

For Transfer Applications, please ensure you remove the permit from your vehicle prior to disposing of the vehicle, as the permit MUST be returned to Council as part of your transfer application.

Fees and charges

The following non-refundable fees currently apply for parking permits:

Permit number1 year
1st permit$54.50 
2nd permit$139.00 
3rd permit
(Valid only to existing 3rd resident permit holders as at 2018/19)
$242.00 
Pensioner - 1st permit per householdExempt 
Replacement or Transfer of Permit (lost or damaged) $24.00 

Applicants who have a Pensioner Concession Card receive their first permit free of charge.

Important things to know

How long do parking permits last?

Randwick City Council offer Resident Parking Permits that last for 1 year (12 months) from the date of issue.

How many parking permits can I have?

The maximum number of parking permits issued per household is two. The number of permits a household may be entitled to is limited by the number of off-street parking spaces available and the number of cars registered to that address.

Number of off-street spaces availableNumber of vehicles at the residenceMaximum number of permits that can be issued
011
02 or more2
110
121
13 or more2
210
220
23 or more1
3 or more

You are not eligible for a Resident Parking Permit

What does the Council consider when reviewing my parking permit application?

The number of permits a household may be entitled to is limited by the number of off-street parking spaces available and the number of cars registered to that address. Randwick City Council will review the number of garages, carports and other off-street parking spaces at the applicant's property. We will also assess whether the property can be reasonably modified to provide off-street parking facilities.

Permits will not be issued where the resident has made off-street parking unavailable due to a change of use (i.e. using a garage for storage), granted usage to a third party or where the vehicle is too large to fit into the off-street space.

For the purpose of vehicle ownership or use, a maximum of one vehicle per resident can be nominated in instances where the vehicle is not registered in your name, or owned by your employer.

How to display my parking permit

The parking permit must be affixed to the left-hand side of the vehicle's front windscreen.  Failure to do so renders the parking permit invalid.

How to affix my parking permit

1. Check all details are correct.

2. Remove ALL expired parking permits.

3.Thoroughy clean the glass.

4.Gently peel the permit from the back of the permit letter.

5. Be sure to leave the cut-out panel on the parking permit.

6. Your permit is self-adhesive.

7. Your parking permit must be affixed to the left-hand side of the vehicle's front windscreen.  Failure to do so renders the permit invalid.

For motorcycles and scooters, it is recommended the permit be displayed in a registration label holder (available from auto accessory stores), which is affixed to any suitable mounting or bracket at the rear of the motorcycle under or next to the number plate.

What do I do if my permit is lost or stollen or I move?

You are responsible for all permits issued to you. If you sell your vehicle or move house, you must inform Council. If your permit is lost, stolen or damaged, you may be asked to complete a statutory declaration, provide a Police Event Number or return the damaged permit. These requirements minimise the risk of fraud.

Last Updated: 21 December 2023
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