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Extenuating Circumstance permits on College Lane allow students to use some Staff designated car parks. If you are not eligible for an EC permit, you can still register with our Hozah website and use the Multi Storey car park, or car park E (behind Art & Design) without displaying an Extenuating Circumstance permit. All other car parks require a valid, and in date EC parking permit to be displayed, this is inclusive of car park I (LRC).
Parking on de Havilland campus is Extenuating Circumstance permit holders only. There is a free shuttle bus between campuses during term time.
Blue Badge holders
Students who have a Blue Badge do not need to apply for an extenuating circumstances permit. Instead, you need to apply for your Blue Badge discount via the Hozah website by uploading a copy of your Blue Badge and selecting the Blue Badge discount option (£1 for a full day). You can book an appointment with the Student Wellbeing team if you need any help.
Please ensure that when you park in an accessible bay, you clearly display your Blue Badge.
Permits for Medical or Disablility reasons (non Blue Badge)
If you have a disability or difficulty which means you are not able to use the Park and Ride facility, please contact Student Wellbeing to discuss your requirements. Following an assessment, if you are recommended by the Wellbeing team, please submit an application where you will be approved for your permit.
Please note that an extenuating circumstances permit does not entitle you to park in the accessible bays. Designated areas will be confirmed by the Wellbeing team. Permits must be displayed at all times while parking on campus.
If you have a short-term injury that would prevent you from using the Park and Ride service, you can apply for a temporary parking permit. Your application must be supported by the evidence listed below.
If successful, you will be issued a dated permit disc which must be handed back to Main Reception at the end of the expiration date. Please note that using the permit beyond the expiration date will result in in a Penalty Charge Notice.
Extenuating circumstances permits 2024/25
Applications for 2024/25 exceptional circumstances-based permits are open. You need to be registered onto your programme before making an application and permits are not issued on a first-come first-served basis. You can only apply for one of these permits if one of the following criteria applies to you:
- You have caring responsibilities for a family member
- Evidence required = Carers passport or letter from medical professional, support worker or social worker naming you as carer. A personal statement or one from a family member is not deemed sufficient evidence.
- You have a child of Primary School age (11 or below)
- Evidence required = Copy of full birth certificate showing you as the parent.
- You are a part-time student who doesn’t live in Hatfield
- Evidence required = Copy of course offer letter or a scan of your student ID card.
- You are a postgraduate research student who doesn’t live in Hatfield - This applies to PhD students only, not Masters students.
- Evidence required = Copy of course offer letter or student ID card.
- Short Term Injury
- Evidence required = A document from a medical professional that mentions the nature of the injury, that you are fit to drive, the need for you to park on campus and a timeframe of your need for a parking permit.
An Extenuating Circumstance permit allows you to park on de Havilland campus and College Lane campus (Green) Student car parks and some Staff (Blue) car parks, as long as there are no restrictions in place (for example, barrier controlled). EC Permits must be displayed at all times, and a space is not guaranteed.
Exams - Please note that permits cannot be given for exam attendance. The shuttle busses run between College Lane and de Havilland campuses and please ensure you plan enough time in your journey to arriveearly for your exam.
Parking tariffs still apply for EC permit holders, please ensure that you are registered with Hozah auto pay. Hozah Website
Submit your application- please note, in order to complete an application form, you need to be logged into your University, Microsoft Office 365 account.
Please contact Student Parking if you have further enquires.
We aim to process applications within 5 working days of submission, but please be aware that at busy times, this may not be possible.
Change of Vehicle
If you are approved for an Extenuating Circumstance permit but change your vehicle part way through the year, please ensure to update your Hozah account to reflect your new registration number.