Parking in the Lancaster district

Information about parking in the Lancaster district, including car park charges and maps, permit applications, and what to do about parking fines.

Top Tasks

• Apply for a residents' parking scheme permit
• Pay or appeal against a parking fine (see below) 
• View a map of car park locations (see downloads)
• Find out about disabled parking and Blue Badges
• Apply for a tradesperson's parking permit

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Parking fines

Parking throughout the Lancaster district is managed by Lancashire Parking Services. Lancaster City Council retains responsibility for car park enforcement.

• What to do if you receive a penalty charge notice (PCN)
• Pay your PCN (including online payment facility)
• Challenge a penalty charge notice (PCN) online 

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Parking charges

• View and download parking charges in PDF format:
• Car Park Charges from 2nd April 2013
• On street parking charges
• Parking charges at privately operated car parks
• Parking at Carnforth railway station
• Parking at the Port of Heysham  
• Motorcycle Parking

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Permit parking

We issue general parking permits for Lancaster and Morecambe, tradesman's parking permits, and permits for Lancaster pedestrian zone. See our Parking Permits page for full details.

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Residents' parking schemes 

We operate residents' parking schemes in Lancaster and Morecambe. See our Residents' Parking Schemes page for further information and applications.

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