Car parking permits

How to apply for parking permits in Cumberland Council off-street car parks

Parking permits in Carlisle

You can buy a permit for certain car parks in Carlisle.

Parking permits in Allerdale

You can buy permits to allow you to park in individual towns or all towns in the former Allerdale district.

Parking permits in Copeland

You can buy a permit for certain car parks in the former Copeland district.
 

Details of all permits and durations available to purchase can be found on the MiPermit site.

How the permits work

You'll need to register your vehicle's registration number when you pay for the permit. If you use a different vehicle, you will need to update this in your account.

The annual parking permit is only valid in the car park you purchased it for and is valid on the day you receive it.

You cannot transfer your permit to another car park.

How to apply

You will firstly need to register and set up an account on MiPermit to purchase a permit.

Set up an account on MiPermit

After you've set up an account

You can apply for as many permits as you need.

Apply for a parking permit

If you want to cancel your permit

You will be given a refund of any full unused months during your permit period.

To apply for a refund contact MiPermit by email.

MiPermit
Email: contact@mipermit.com

Withdrawal of a permit

Your permit will be revoked without a refund if:

  • you sublet your bay or permit
  • your vehicle is not properly licensed, taxed or insured
  • you misuse the facilities offered at the car park