Residential/Transitional Parking Permits

The Town of Victoria Park provides parking permits to eligible residents in accordance with the Parking Permit Policy and the Town’s Parking Local Laws. Two types of residential parking permits may be issued following assessment against the eligibility criteria.

Permit Types

Residential Parking Permit
A Residential Parking Permit provides eligible residents who have limited or no on-site parking with an exemption to park near their property in sign-posted time-restricted parking areas.

Transitional Parking Permit
A Transitional Parking Permit may be issued when parking restrictions adjacent to a property have recently changed, providing residents up to 12 months to make alternative parking arrangements where on-site parking is insufficient.

Fees

Residential and Transitional Parking Permit

Application Fee and Renewal Fee: $35*
Fees are inclusive of GST and are current until 30 June 2026.

*Please note that the application fee is non-refundable, as it covers the cost of assessing eligibility and processing the application.


Residential Parking Permit applications are assessed in accordance with the Town’s Parking Permit Policy and the State Planning Policy 7.3 Residential Design Codes (R-Codes).As part of the assessment, the Town will determine whether the property has the required amount of on-site parking.

The required number of on-site parking bays depends on factors such as:

  • housing type
  • number of bedrooms
  • proximity to high-frequency public transport

Depending on these factors, a property may be required to have between zero and two on-site parking bays. If the property meets the required on-site parking provisions, a Residential Parking Permit may not be issued.

A Transitional Parking Permit may be considered where new parking restrictions have recently been introduced adjacent to a residential property. This permit provides residents temporary relief for up to 12 months to make alternative parking arrangements if on-site parking is insufficient.

Eligibility will be assessed by the Town and may depend on factors such as:

  • when the parking restrictions were introduced
  • the availability of on-site parking at the property
  • whether the property previously relied on unrestricted street parking

Transitional Permits are intended as a temporary measure and will not usually be renewed once the transitional period has expired.

  • For older residential properties, an additional fee of $110 may apply if archive plans need to be retrieved to assess the property.
  • For strata properties, a copy of the current strata plan must be provided as part of the application. Strata plans can be obtained from Landgate.
  • Applicants must provide vehicle registration documentation confirming that the vehicle is registered at the residential address.
  • If the vehicle registration does not reflect your current address, this must be updated with the Department of Transport before submitting an application.

 

Permit Conditions

  • Residential and Transitional Permits are issued to vehicles registered to the resident.
  • The Town’s Parking Permit Policy does not currently include visitor parking permits.
  • Permits provide an exemption from certain time-restricted parking areas, but do not apply to other restricted parking zones.

A permit does not guarantee the availability of a parking bay.

How to Apply

Residential and Transitional Parking Permit applications must be submitted through the Town’s ePermits system.

Learn more about ePermits and how to apply for a parking permit

Applications will be reviewed by the Town to confirm eligibility before a permit is issued.

Important Information

  • Parking permits are digital and linked to your vehicle registration.
  • Vehicle registration details must be correct and kept up to date.
  • Only the approved vehicle(s) may use the permit.
  • Incorrect or unauthorised vehicles may receive an infringement notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does my property on-site parking comply with the Residential Design Codes?

The minimum on-site car parking requirement depends on the housing type, number of bedrooms and proximity to high frequency public transport. The minimum on-site car parking requirement can range from nil to 2 bays on-site.

What are the minimum car parking requirements?

The Planning Officer will assess whether your property falls under:

  • Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) Volume 1 – Part B,
  • Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) Volume 1 – Part C or
  • Residential Design Codes (R-Codes) Volume 2.

This depends on the housing types and the density code (R-Code) of your property.

Minimum car parking requirement: R-Codes Volume 1 – Part B

Type of dwelling Car parking spaces
Location A Location B
1 bedroom 1 1
2+ bedroom 1 2
Aged persons dwelling. Accessible dwelling or small dwelling 1 1
Ancillary dwelling Nil 1

Location A - includes all land located within:

• 800m walkable catchment of a train station on a high frequency rail route; or

• 250m walkable catchment of a transit stop: o on a high frequency transit route; or o that has multiple transit routes, that when combined stop every 15 minutes during weekday peak periods (7am – 9am and 5pm – 7pm).

Location B - includes all land that is not within Location A.


Minimum car parking requirement: R-Codes Volume 1 – Part C

Table2.3a Car parking requirements

Occupant car parking

 Location A Minimum parking space(s)
Ancillary dwelling 0
Studio and 1 bedroom dwelling 0
2-bedroom dwelling 0
3+bedroom dwelling 1
Location B Minimum parking space(s)
Ancillary dwelling 0
Studio and 1 bedroom dwelling 1
2-bedroom dwelling 1
3+bedroom dwelling 1

Location A – includes all land located within:

- 800m walkable catchment of a train station on a high-frequency rail route.

- 250m walkable catchment of a transit stop:

  • on a high-frequency transit route; or
  • that has multiple transit routes, that when combined stop every 15 minutes during weekday peak periods (7am –9am and 5pm – 7pm); or

- the defined boundaries of an activity centre.

Location B – includes all land that is not within Location A.

 

Minimum car parking requirement: R-Codes Volume 2

Parking types
 Location A Location B
Car parking



 1 bedroom dwellings 0.75 bay per dwelling 1 bay per dwelling
2+ bedroom dwellings 1 bay per dwelling 1.25 bays per dwelling
Visitor

 1 bay per four (4) dwellings up to twelve (12) dwellings
1 bay per eight (8) dwellings for the 13th dwelling and above

Location A: includes all land located within:

− 800m of a train station on a high-frequency rail route, measured in a straight line from the pedestrian entry to the train station platform to any part of a lot;

− 250m of a high-frequency transit route, or multiple transit routes that if combined have timed stops every 15 minutes during weekday peak periods (7 –9am and 5–7pm), measured in a straight line from along any part of the transit route to any part of the lot; and/or

− within the defined boundaries of an activity centre.

Location B: not within Location A

 

If you've encountered a problem with the website or have any general feedback, please provide comment via this form.

Was this page helpful?
Get Audio Code