Parking permits are valid for the calendar year. Applications are invited each autumn to apply for permits valid from 1st January. Annual permits The Transport and Parking Office issues permits which expire on 31st December each year. During October / November each year, staff and students are invited to apply for permits valid from 1st January. Annual permit applications Permit allocations are reviewed annually to take account of changes to personal circumstances, overall demand for parking, and to the supply of parking spaces. This enables the points threshold to be adjusted to reflect these changes. Applying through the year Staff and students are welcome to apply at any time during the year and permits are issued and charged at a pro-rata rate. This article was published on 2024-02-13