Staff parking
All permits are valid from 1 October to 30 September (henceforward referred to as a "transport year"). The Parking Office in the Estates Department administers and issues the permits. Parking is enforced by Campus Watch. Parking is limited and permit holders cannot be guaranteed a parking space.
Before applying please ensure you have read the Regulations for the Management of Traffic at the University of Kent for Staff, Students and Other Persons (henceforward referred to as the "UoK Traffic Regulations") and are aware of the list of infringements. For further information and to apply please click on the appropriate tab below.
Type of permits available
There are five types of permit available to staff parking on the Canterbury campus, issued in accordance with the UoK Traffic Regulations.
Pink permit - for staff who wish to use any car park throughout the transport year
A pink permit is for permanent members of staff and allows the holder to park in any car park on campus except visitor Pay & Display car parks.
Payment
There is a charge for the permit which is based on your gross salary according to the table below.
| Gross Salary | Annual charge |
|---|---|
| £1 - £25,000 | £30.00 |
| £25,001 - £37,000 | £50.00 |
| £37,001+ | £75.00 |
For full-time or part-time permanent members of staff the cost of the permit will be covered by monthly deductions from your salary. Deductions will cease when you leave the University or when you inform us that you no longer require your permit.
Deductions will be made in installments of one twelfth of the relevant scale charge in each of the months from October to September during which the permit is held, and in each month concerned the scale charge will be determined by reference to the total gross pay in the month multiplied by twelve. If your permit commences or ends part way through a month, the deduction to be made for that month will be apportioned on a daily basis.
How to apply
Full-time and part-time permanent staff should apply online.
If you have not received your permit within 5 working days please contact the Parking Office.
Blue permit - for staff who wish to use a car park throughout the transport year but restricted to Blue Zone car parks only
A blue permit allows the holder to park in Giles Lane, Rear of the Sports Centre, Sports Pavilion, Sports Field and Park Wood Courts car parks. You are not allowed to park in any other car park, including visitor Pay & Display car parks.
Payment
There is a charge of £20 per transport year for a blue permit.
For full-time or part-time permanent members of staff the cost of the permit will be covered by monthly deductions from your salary. Deductions will cease when you leave the University or when you inform us that you no longer require your permit.
Deductions will be made in installments of one twelfth of the relevant scale charge in each of the months from October to September during which the permit is held, and in each month concerned the scale charge will be determined by reference to the total gross pay in the month multiplied by twelve. If your permit commences or ends part way through a month, the deduction to be made for that month will be apportioned on a daily basis.
For timesheet and hourly-paid staff (temporary or casual staff and sessional teachers) full payment will be required on collection of the permit. Payment can be made by cash or cheque made payable to 'UNIKENT'.
How to apply
Full-time and part-time permanent and temporary staff should apply online. Other staff should contact the Parking Office (email parking@kent.ac.uk or telephone (01227 82)3609) for a paper application form. You will then need to send this form to the Parking Office for processing.
If you have not received your permit within 5 working days please contact the Parking Office.
Grey temporary permit - for staff who wish to use a car park for a temporary period of time during the transport year
How to apply
Please contact the parking office.
Payment
There is a charge of £4 per month (for a blue or a pink permit), unless your contract lasts for 12 months or more, in which case there is a charge of £20 per year for a blue permit and £30 per year for a pink permit. Full payment will be required on collection of the permit. Payment can be made by cash or cheque made payable to 'UNIKENT'.
Occasional User Permit (OUP) - for staff who only need to use a car park a few times within the transport year. (Ideal for those who usually commute by public transport or car share).
This is a new system, which the Estates Department is trialling this year. It has been designed to meet the requirements of:
- Staff who only need to park at the University on an occasional basis. It is therefore ideal for those who commute by public transport, bike, car share or on foot.
- Staff who require a permit for up to ten consecutive working days and who do not hold an annual parking permit.
How the system works
An Occasional User Permit is a scratch card valid for one day only. Staff will be able to park on the day of their choice. The total number of scratch cards that can be purchased in each transport year varies according to the type of user. Please see the table below for further information.
| Type of user | Number of scratch cards permitted |
|---|---|
| Staff contracted for an academic year who do not hold an annual parking permit | 60 per transport year |
| Staff contracted on a temporary basis who do not hold an annual parking permit | Approximately 25% of contracted days * |
| Staff who hold a staff car share permit | 10 per transport year |
| Staff who require a permit for up to 10 consecutive working days and do not hold an annual parking permit | 10 per academic term |
* See Appendix A for guide
Scratch cards are valid for staff and students who do not have an annual blue or pink permit and are issued in accordance with the UoK Traffic Regulations and subject to the acceptance of the OUP Terms and Conditions and guidelines.
Payment
Scratch cards are normally sold in batches of 5, charged at £2.50. They can be purchased from the Parking Office in the Estates Department using cash only. It will not be possible to cancel the scratch card once it has been purchased. It is the responsibility of the scratch card holder to contact the Parking Office if a scratch card is no longer required.
Getting started
A simple two stage process must be followed in order to obtain scratch cards.
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Registration and booking
Staff will need to register and book to use the OUP system. This is done by completing the Occasional Use Permit form and emailing it to parking@kent.ac.uk or posting it to the Parking Office in the Estates Department. Your application will then be reviewed by the Estates Department and a confirmation email will be sent to you if successful.
Students will need to complete the application form for Exceptional Circumstances. Further information will be given once a decision has been made by the Parking Panel.
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Purchasing
Once your application has been approved, you can purchase the OUP scratch cards (up to your maximum allocation) from the Parking Office in the Estates Department.
If you have any suggestions for improving the scheme, please send them to parking@kent.ac.uk or the Parking Office in the Estates Department.
Car share permit - for staff travelling together who wish to use any car park throughout the transport year
This permit allows a team of car sharers to share the cost of a permit. Please see the car share guidelines for further information.
Payment
There is a charge of £15 per person per transport year for a green permit. Full payment will be required on collection of the permit. Payment can be made by cash or cheque made payable to 'UNIKENT'.
How to apply
All members of the car share team will need to complete a paper application form together. Please ensure that the first person entered is the main contact for the team. You will then need to send this form to the Parking Office.
Please read this further information if you are Blue Badge holder or a driver with a medical condition.
Please note that parking in the Woolf College quadrangle car park is operated and enforced independently. For further information please contact the UUP Residence's helpdesk on 01227 379313.
Type of permits available
There are two types of permit available to staff parking on the Medway campus, issued in accordance with the UoK Traffic Regulations.
Pink permit
A pink permit is for staff based at Medway for 3 or more days per week. You can park in the Gillingham Building or Drill Hall car parks. If these are full there are some spaces available at the Historic Dockyard car park.
Payment
There is a charge for the permit which is based on your gross salary according to the table below.
| Gross Salary | Annual charge |
|---|---|
| £1 - £25,000 | £30.00 |
| £25,001 - £37,000 | £50.00 |
| £37,001+ | £75.00 |
For full-time or part-time permanent members of staff the cost of the permit will be covered by monthly deductions from your salary. Deductions will cease when you leave the University or when you inform us that you no longer require your permit.
Deductions will be made in installments of one twelfth of the relevant scale charge in each of the months from October to September during which the permit is held, and in each month concerned the scale charge will be determined by reference to the total gross pay in the month multiplied by twelve. If your permit commences or ends part way through a month, the deduction to be made for that month will be apportioned on a daily basis.
For timesheet and hourly-paid staff (temporary or casual staff and sessional teachers) full payment will be required on collection of the permit. Payment can be made by cash or cheque made payable to 'UNIKENT'.
How to apply
Full-time and part-time permanent and temporary staff should apply online. Other staff should contact the Parking Office (email parking@kent.ac.uk or telephone (01227 82)3609) for a paper application form. You will then need to send this form to the Parking Office for processing.
If you have not received your permit within 5 working days please contact the Parking Office.
Blue permit
A blue permit is for staff based at Medway for 2 or fewer days per week. You can park in the Gillingham Building or Drill Hall car parks. If these are full there are some spaces available at the Historic Dockyard car park.
Payment
There is a charge of £20 per transport year for a blue permit.
For full-time or part-time permanent members of staff the cost of the permit will be covered by monthly deductions from your salary. Deductions will cease when you leave the University or when you inform us that you no longer require your permit.
Deductions will be made in installments of one twelfth of the relevant scale charge in each of the months from October to September during which the permit is held, and in each month concerned the scale charge will be determined by reference to the total gross pay in the month multiplied by twelve. If your permit commences or ends part way through a month, the deduction to be made for that month will be apportioned on a daily basis.
For timesheet and hourly-paid staff (temporary or casual staff and sessional teachers) full payment will be required on collection of the permit. Payment can be made by cash or cheque made payable to 'UNIKENT'.
How to apply
Full-time and part-time permanent and temporary staff should apply online. Other staff should contact the Parking Office (email parking@kent.ac.uk or telephone (01227 82)3609) for a paper application form. You will then need to send this form to the Parking Office for processing.
If you have not received your permit within 5 working days please contact the Parking Office.
Please read this further information if you are Blue Badge holder or a driver with a medical condition.
A barrier is in operation at the Medway Campus car parks. To open the barrier you need to ensure that your KentOne card is activated. For further information please contact the Parking Office.
Parking is extremely limited at the Tonbridge Centre. Staff must obtain a parking permit in advance from the Tonbridge office (telephone 01732 352316), but there is no guarantee of a space and none are reserved for University members of staff. There is plenty of public parking nearby, the cheapest being at the local Sainsbury's store.
Sissinghurst
Please park in the Visitors' Car Park on Thursdays. For further parking details contact the Administrator by telephone on 01508 710702.
Turner Contemporary, Margate
Please park in the Pay & Display seafront car park next to Droit House.
Wildwood Trust, Herne Common
Please park in the Visitors' Car Park. For further details, visit the Wildwood Trust website.