About the different types of parking permits staff can apply for to park at the King’s Buildings. Staff and students must ensure they have a valid permit in order to park in University car parks. There are two different types of permit available. The application process determines the type of permit you are eligible for. Permits are virtual and validated by number plate recognition. No physical permit will be issued for display on vehicles. King’s Buildings permits may also be used at Easter Bush car parks. They cannot be used in the City Areas or at BioQuarter. Staff and Student King’s Buildings A - Essential User Permit This is an annual permit for members of staff or students for whom it is essential to use their vehicle every day. The annual cost for this permit type is £93. There are three payment options for this permit type: Three month option – Four payments of £23.25 Six month option – Two payments of £46.50 Twelve month option – One payment in full of £93 Staff and Student Zero Emissions King’s Buildings A - Essential User Permit This is an annual permit for members of staff and students for whom it is essential to use their vehicle every day and who drive a zero emission vehicle. Zero Emission Staff and Student King’s Buildings A parking permit holders may park in King’s Buildings and Easter car parks. Zero Emission Staff and Student King’s Buildings A parking permit holders may make use of the University charge points for a maximum of 4 hours per day (one visit) and will be charged at a discounted rate of £0.25 per kwh. Chargecards are available from the Parking Office and can be requested by emailing transport@ed.ac.uk. Once a chargecard has been issued, users require to register with Chargeplace Scotland and provide a payment card which will be charged each use: Charge Place Scotland The annual cost for this permit type is £46.50 There are two payment options for this permit type: Six month option – two payments of £23.25 Twelve month option – one payment in full of £46.50 Staff and Student King’s Buildings B – Essential User Permit This is a pay-as-you-go permit for members of staff and students for whom it is essential to use their vehicle, but not on a daily basis, for example part-time staff. Pay as you go permits are charged for half day or full day usage. Cost of a full day voucher – £0.44 Cost of a half day voucher – £0.22 B Permit Holders must purchase and activate daily or half-daily vouchers on days they wish to park. If both full day and half day use is required, an application for both should be submitted. B permits without a valid voucher activated will be considered to be parked without authorisation and will be issued with a parking charge notice. Staff and Student Zero Emissions King’s Buildings B – Essential User Permit This is a pay-as-you-go permit for members of staff and students for whom it is essential to use their vehicle, but not on a daily basis, for example part-time staff and who drive a zero emission vehicle. Pay as you go permits are charged for half day or full day usage. Staff and Student King’s Buildings parking permit holders may park in King’s Buildings and Easter Bush car parks. Zero Emission Staff and Student King’s Buildings B parking permit holders may make use of the University charge points for a maximum of 4 hours per day (one visit) and will be charged at a discounted rate of £0.25 per kwh. Chargecards are available from the Parking Office and can be requested by emailing transport@ed.ac.uk. Once a chargecard has been issued, users require to register with Chargeplace Scotland and provide a payment card which will be charged each use: Charge Place Scotland Cost of a full day voucher – £0.22 Cost of a half day voucher – £0.11 Zero Emission B Permit Holders must purchase and activate daily or half-daily vouchers on days they wish to park. If both full day and half day use is required, a Zero Emission application for both should be submitted. Refunds Refunds can be issued by the Parking Office on King's Buildings A permits that are no longer required. Vouchers are non-refundable. This article was published on 2024-02-13