Consultation on Resident Parking Schemes
Since 2022, Waverley Council has been consulting 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
Area B: Consultation complete
Area C: Consultation complete
Area D: Consultation complete
Areas E1 and E2: Consultation complete
Area F: Consultation 28 August - 25 September
Area G: Consultation 28 August - 25 September
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.
Residential | 1st Permit Property has no parking space | 2nd Permit Property has 1 car space | 3rd Permit Property has 2 car spaces |
12 Months Low Emissions Vehicle 6 Months Motorcycles/Scooters | Free Free Free Free Free | $158.50 $51.00 $97.00 Free Free | $237.25 $158.50 $148.00 Free |
Free | |||
Beach | 12 Months | 6 Months | 3 Months |
Residents/Ratepayers | $165.00 | $95.00 | n/a |
Seniors Card | $118.00 | $70.00 | n/a |
Pensioners/Veterans Card | $118.00 | $70.00 | n/a |
Youth Allowance Card | $118.00 | $70.00 | n/a |
Non-Residents | $1830.00 | $915.00 | $457.50 |
Annual Visitors | 1 Registration | 2 or 3 Registrations | |
$190.00 | $547.00 | ||
Short Term Visitor | 30 Days | ||
$51.00 | |||
Carers | 12 Months | ||
$50.00 | |||
Interim | 30 Days (NSW) | 3 Months (Interstate) | |
$51.00 | $165.00 |
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.
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Complete the survey located at the survey tabs of this page.
More information
Head to waverley.nsw.gov.au/rps for more information.
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