Update - December 2021

Over the next two years, 2022 - 2023, Waverley Council will consult with residents in each of the areas highlighted to determine their support for a resident parking scheme.

Parking in these areas has become increasingly difficult over the last few years, especially during COVID-19. A resident parking scheme will give on-street parking priority to eligible residents who cannot park on their own property.

A parking permit allows the resident to park their vehicle for an unlimited time in a designated area, not just the street they live in. Eligibility criteria apply and are explained below.

Consultation is currently programmed for:

Area A: Consultation complete

Council resolved to:

1. Install ‘2P 8 am–10 pm, Permit Holders Excepted Area 11’ parking restrictions in Fletcher Street, Bondi/Tamarama, between Illawong Avenue and Silva Street, and in Silva Street and Wonderland Avenue, as shown in Figure 1 of the report.
2. Monitors the parking restrictions for 12 months and officers prepare a report to the Traffic Committee with outcomes and further recommendations.

Area B: Consultation complete

Area C: Open for consultation - extended 11:59pm Monday 26 September 2022.

Area D: February 2023

Area E: June 2023

Background

Resident Parking Schemes (RPS) currently operate in parts of Bondi Junction, Bondi Beach, Bronte, Charing Cross, Queens Park and Tamarama.

Residents who live within the boundaries of an RPS zone can apply for a Residential Parking Permit which allows the permit holder to park their vehicle free of charge, for an unlimited time, in the parking zone designated on the permit, in areas that are signposted hour parking – ‘Permit Holders Excepted’. Valid permits must be displayed clearly on the front passenger side of the vehicle to avoid infringement.

A permit only applies within the zone in which the resident lives,

Eligibility

Residents of Waverley within a Resident Parking Scheme (RPS) zone are entitled to up to:

• 3 permits per single residence
• 3 permits per unit in strata buildings
• 1 permit per unit in non-strata buildings
• 1 permit per room in boarding houses

Note: The number of permits is reduced for each off-street car parking space available to the residents.

Eligible vehicles

Private cars, company cars, rental cars, motor bikes/scooters, and electric scooters are eligible for resident parking permits.

Trucks, buses, trams, tractors, or trailers (boat or caravan) are not eligible for resident parking permits. A truck is a motor vehicle with a GVM over 4.5 tonnes, except a bus, tram or tractor.

Private cars

The resident must provide registration papers showing the applicant’s name and Waverley address.

Company cars

The resident must supply a letter from the company stating that they have sole use of the vehicle and that it is normally parked at the address. If the resident is the sole director of the company then an ASIC Report disclosing that information is required.

Rental / Leased vehicles

The resident must supply a copy of the current rental agreement documentation showing the applicants’ name and address.

Number of permits and fees

The number of permits available reduces for every off street parking space at the property (garage, car port or driveway). The first permit is free for residents with no off-street parking. Annual visitors, short term, interim, and carers permits are also available. They are included as part of the maximum permit allocation per household. Fees apply in other circumstances as per the table below.

Permit eligibility table and fees.

Rental / Leased vehicles

The resident must supply a copy of the current rental agreement documentation showing the applicant’s name and address.

More information

Head to waverley.nsw.gov.au/rps for more information.

Should your area have a resident parking scheme?

Complete the survey located at the survey tabs of this page.