- Where can I park?
- How do I apply for a residential parking permit?
- Blue Badge permits
- Motorcycles and mopeds
- Am I eligible for a residential parking permit?
Where can I park?
Residential student parking is only available on College Lane campus.
Students with a residential parking permit can park in the purple zones shown on the campus parking map.
Please do not park on residential streets near the University. This can cause problems for local residents and may result in disciplinary action.
How do I apply for a residential parking permit?
Applications for 2026/27 residential parking permits are expected to open in mid-August.
Before applying, you must:
- Have accepted a room in College Lane accommodation.
- Meet one of the eligibility criteria below.
- Upload supporting evidence with your application.
Applications are not assessed on a first-come, first-served basis. All applications are reviewed against the eligibility criteria.
If your application is approved, you will be contacted with payment instructions.
Please note:
- Applications must be submitted by the vehicle owner or named driver.
- The University may ask for proof of vehicle ownership.
Blue Badge permits?
If you hold a Blue Badge, you can apply for a permit free of charge.
You will need to provide a copy of your Blue Badge.
Motorcycles and mopeds?
Motorcycles and mopeds do not require a parking permit.
However, you must regisrer with the Parking Team at parking@herts.ac.uk and park in designated motorcycle bays.
Parking is free for registered motorcycles and mopeds.
Am I eligible for a residential parking permit?
Meeting the criteria below does not guarantee that a permit will be issued. Applications are assessed individually and must include the required evidence.
Medical or mobility needs
You will need a letter from a GP or specialist that:
- Is on headed paper.
- Is dated within the last 12 months.
- Explains how long the need is expected to last.
- Explains why you need to park on campus.
Regular medical appointments
If you need to attend medical appointments at least every three weeks and they cannot reasonably be reached by public transport, provide a letter from a GP or specialist that includes:
- Appointment location.
- Frequency of appointments.
- Relevant dates.
- Why you need to park on campus.
Priority programmes
Students studying the following programmes may apply:
- Nursing (BSc and MSc)
- Midwifery (BSc and MSc)
- Paramedic Science (BSc and MSc)
- Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging
- Therapeutic Radiography
- Radiotherapy and Oncology
- Physiotherapy
- Dietetics
- Social Work
- Optometry
- MPharm
- Physician Associate Studies
- Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies
- Medicine (MBBS)
Evidence required:
- Offer letter, or
- Student ID card (returning students)
Please note there is no guarantee that if you fit into one of the categories listed below that you will be awarded a residential parking permit. When submitting, please ensure your evidence includes all the points listed for your category, as applications cannot be approved otherwise.
Placement requirements
You may be eligible if your placement:
- Starts or finishes when public transport is unavailable, or
- Is more than 30 minutes' drive from campus.
Evidence required:
- A letter from your placement provider that includes the placement address.
Caring responsibilities
If you regularly need to travel home to support an immediate family member with an illness or disability, provide:
- A Carers Passport, or
- A letter from a support worker, support organisation, GP, or specialist.
The evidence must confirm:
- Your relationship to the person receiving care.
- Their illness or disability.
- Why you need to park on campus.
Sport Scholars
Sport Scholars who regularly travel to training or competitions may apply.
Evidence required:
- A letter from the University's Sport Scholarship Coordinator.
Short-term injury
You may be eligible for a temporary permit if you have a short-term injury.
Evidence required:
- Confirmation that you are fit to drive.
- Details of your injury.
- Why you need to park on campus.
- How long you need the permit for.
Exceptional circumstances
Applications based on exceptional circumstances are considered individually.
You must provide supporting evidence from an independent source. Personal statements from you or family members are not sufficient on their own.