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Car Parking at Residences - Terms and Conditions 2026/27

Terms and conditions for residence parking permits 2026/27

Parking is only available at the following residences:

  • Devonshire Hall
  • James Baillie Park
  • Leodis Residence
  • Lupton Residence
  • Montague Burton Residence
  • Sentinel Towers (very limited)

A. Allocation of Permits

You can only apply for a parking permit if your allocated residence offers parking. Permits are allocated on a first come first served basis (unless a student has a particular need and this has been agreed by the Accommodation Manager) and are for use at your allocated residence only.

Permits are issued for an academic year period and part-year permits are not usually available (unless agreed in advance by the Accommodation Manager).

B. Parking Permit Fees

The charge for a permit is added to your residence account.

  • Cars £200
  • Motorbikes £50

C. Replacement Cards/Keys
At sites with designated parking bays, you will be given a pass, card or key which allows access through the barrier. If you lose them, you will be charged for a replacement pass/card/key.

D. Displaying Parking Permit
A valid permit must be clearly displayed on the windscreen at all times.

E. Damage or Loss
All property is left at the owner’s risk. The University accepts no responsibility for the loss of, damage to, or security of any vehicle left on University property.

F. Change of Vehicle, Lost or Stolen Permits
Notify your Residence Office promptly of any changes to your vehicle, or lost/stolen permits.

G. Pedestrian Areas
Vehicles are not to be used or parked on grass, pavements or pedestrian areas.

H. Conduct
Noise from the engine of your vehicle is to be kept to a minimum. Unacceptable conduct may result in the withdrawal of parking privileges and/or your vehicles being clamped, with a charge being made for removal. Examples of unacceptable conduct are:

  • making a false statement to obtain a permit
  • parking without displaying a current permit or valid ticket in the vehicle
  • parking in a non-designated space, in a prohibited area, on double yellow lines or a hatched loading bay
  • causing obstruction to other vehicles
  • Speeding
  • ignoring any one-way systems
  • misuse of barrier pass/card/key or permit
  • abusive behaviour towards staff

Forgery or other fraudulent use of parking permits or barrier cards may be regarded as theft and will be dealt with under the University’s disciplinary procedures.

I. Penalty Charge
Unauthorised parking in designated zones will result in a fixed penalty charge.

J. Refund of Parking Permits
Once issued, a part refund will only be given if you:

  • withdraw from your course at University
  • move to another residence where no parking facilities are available
  • no longer have a vehicle due to it being involved in an accident and is written off

 A refund will only be given for any full academic terms remaining on the permit.