Suspend a parking bay

Parking places on the public highway can be suspended in certain circumstances, for example for: 

• removals 
• building works 
• utility works 
• special events 

Suspending a parking place stops people from parking in it if you need to park a specific vehicle, preserve clear access, work on the highway or store materials. Additional licenses or permissions will be required for certain activities. 

You can view parking restrictions to identify parking places to be suspended by searching the map at the Traffweb website. 

We normally suspend permit or paid parking places, however other types of bay may be suspended in exceptional circumstances. 

If you need to restrict the use of a location where parking is not normally subject to any restriction, or need to change the use of a location where waiting restrictions apply, you will need to contact the street works team to request a Temporary Traffic Order.  

If a suspension application is approved we will provide clear signage to show that the bay is suspended from normal use and waiting and loading is prohibited. The signage will include the extent, duration and purpose of the suspension. 

We can’t guarantee that people will not park in a suspended bay, but if they do they’ll get a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) and in certain circumstances the vehicle may be relocated or removed. If you wish to report a vehicle parked in contravention of a parking suspension you can phone our 24-hour enforcement line on 0203 856 0020  

If you request a parking suspension for the purpose of building works, vehicles connected with those works must park within the suspended area.  

Apply for a parking bay suspension 

Applications must be submitted at least 5 working days prior to the date you require your suspension to start.   

You can apply online, and will need the following information: 

• exact location 
• reason 
• date(s) 
• number of parking spaces 

You will normally need a debit or credit card to make payment. 

Please be advised that it is the applicant’s responsibility to check that an application matches the parking places available before submitting a suspension request. While we may contact you for clarification an incorrect application may be delayed or result in the wrong bays being suspended.  

If you request the suspension of a parking place that has already been suspended by another customer or is otherwise unavailable we will contact you to advise. 

Suspension prices 

Parking suspensions are charged at a daily rate of £40 per day for a resident permit parking space (a 5-metre length), and £55 per day for an on street paid parking place (a 5-metre length). There is also an administration fee of £130 per application. 

We do not normally suspend other types of parking place but may do so in exceptional circumstances. 

You should pay in advance of the suspension being carried out. However, if payment can’t be made in advance we’ll need a purchase order number, with payment being provided shortly afterwards. 

Cancellations or changes 

Should you need to change or cancel the suspension you have booked, please contact our Parking Permit and Suspension Team as soon as possible. Please note that cancelling your booking within your permit account will not cancel the booking. It will not normally be possible to change the location or start date of a suspension with less than five days’ notice. 

If the signs have already been put on street then we cannot amend a booking and no refund can be issued. 

If you need to cancel or amend your suspension, there may be additional amounts to pay for amendments and we will advise you of any refund due.  

The administration charge amount for £130.00 per booking is non-refundable. 

Contact us for further help 

You can contact us by email Parking Permit and Suspension Team or by telephone 0208 359 7446. Our lines are open Monday to Thursday 9 am to 5.15 pm and Friday 9 am to 5 pm. 

Skip operator licence 

If you’re carrying out building work and require a skip you’ll need to get a skip operator licence 

Parklet locations which we cannot suspend 

In order to help businesses make the most of the outdoor space in front of their premises some parking bays around the borough have been suspended to allow the installation of parklets.  These locations are listed below.  If you require a suspension in the vicinity of these locations, you must contact us to discuss options before making an application.  We cannot suspend parking bays which have been repurposed as a parklet but will do our best to assist with your requirements. 

You can also find general information about these measures here. 

Parklet locations 

Business Name	Business Address	Town Centre
Ye Old Monken Holt	193 High St, Barnet, London EN5 5SU	Chipping Barnet
Cafe Casa Pepe	89 High Road, London N2 8AG	East Finchley
Maddens Bar	130 High Road, N2 9ED	East Finchley
Café de la Poste	222 Station Road, Edgware, London HA8 7AU	Edgware
A&A Sable Pasty and Bakery	206 Station Road Edgware, London HA8 7AR	Edgware
Liam’s Coffee House	238 Station Road, HA8 7AU	Edgware
Annies Free House	168 Ballards Ln, Finchley, London N3 2PA	Finchley Central
Nowroz Lounge	127 Ballards Ln, Finchley, London N3 1LJ	Finchley Central
Bespoke Café	103 Ballards Ln, North Finchley, London N3	Finchley Central
Bellz Caribbean Restaurant	332 Regents Park Road, N3 2LN	Finchley Central
Impact Store	6, Station Road, N3 2RY	Finchley Central
Florentine	85 Golders Green Rd, London NW11 8EN	Golders Green
Hosh Golden Sheesh Ltd	40-42 Golders Green Rd, London NW11 8LL	Golders Green
Hummus Bar	82 Golders Green Road, London NW11 8LN	Golders Green
Pita	102 Golders Green Rd, Golders Green, London NW11 8HB	Golders Green
Novellino Bistro Ltd	111a – 113 Golders Green Road, London NW11 8EN	Golders Green
Visa Place	134 Brent Street London NW4 2DR	Hendon
La Brioche	81 to 83 Brent Street,  NW4 2DY	Hendon
Mani and Nick	20 The Broadway, Mill Hill, London NW7 3LL	Mill Hill
Simple Coffee	53 The Broadway, London NW7 3DA	Mill Hill
Café Broadway	26 The Broadway, London NW7 3LL	Mill Hill
BlueBelles	57 The Broadway, Mill Hill, London NW7 3DA	Mill Hill
Lezziz Grill Restaurant	361 Ballards Lane, North Finchley, London, N12 8LJ	North Finchley
My Caffe	731 High Road, North Finchley, London, N12 0BP	North Finchley
Boulangerie Joie de Vie	359 Ballards Ln, North Finchley, London N12 8LJ	North Finchley
MKs Cafe	787 High Road, N12 8JT	North Finchley
Joie de vie café	25 Temple Fortune Parade, London NW11 0QS	Temple Fortune
One Ashboure	Temple Fortune, 1255 Finchley Rd, London NW11 0AD	Temple Fortune
Gail	30 Temple Fortune Parade, London NW11 0QX	Temple Fortune
Seventeen Fish Bar	50-52 Totteridge Lane, Whetstone, London, N20 9QJ	Whetstone