Select 'New 2023/24 Permit' when applying for a new permit for this year. You can add the details of up to 2 vehicles as part of the registration process.

Select 'Replacement Permit' only if you have already purchased a new permit for the year, but have changed your vehicle since you made the payment.

In order to apply for a Staff vehicle parking permit, you must complete the registration process online: There is a £10 annual fee payable for permits. The fee is non-refundable and is fixed at £10, regardless of whether the permit is provided at the beginning of the academic year or any time thereafter up to and including the last day of the academic year. Registered Blue Badge holders are exempt from paying the £10 fee and should contact [email protected] for further details on permit application.

Guidelines for Vehicle Parking Permits

In the interest of Estates Management and Safety, the following rules govern the parking of vehicles at University for the Creative Arts at Canterbury.

·       University management is not obliged to provide parking facilities for staff or students and limited car parking spaces are available. The issuing of parking permits is in accordance with the University Car Parking Permit Policy (below). Parking is for permit holders only and is available on a first come first served basis. When all spaces are occupied it is the individual's responsibility to find alternative parking off campus.

·       All vehicles must be parked in the appropriate car park. University safety regulations require that all roads within the University boundary must be kept clear for unrestricted use by emergency vehicles and parking in such areas is strictly forbidden.

·       Vehicle parking outside designated areas is strictly forbidden. Double parking is not allowed. Designated reserved parking is to be respected.

·       Vehicles should be parked precisely within the lines designating each parking bay so that the best use can be made of the limited space available. Where there are no lines, vehicles should be parked sensibly. Vehicles parked behind F block should be parked with the rear of the vehicle away from the building to avoid fumes being released into windows and doors.

·       Non-compliance with the car parking conditions can result in withdrawal of the permit and disabling of such member of staff’s access through the car park barrier.

·       Parking is entirely at the owner's risk and University management will not accept any responsibility for inconvenience or damage to vehicles however incurred.

·       Vehicles using the car park must have a valid road user’s license, be insured and (if applicable) have a valid MOT certificate.

·       On completion of the parking application and receipt of a confirmation email, staff ID card will be programmed to have access to operate the car park barriers. Loss of ID card should be reported to the HR department and Receptionist. Change of vehicle or registration number must be notified via the online system.

·       Car parks are for daily commuter parking. Vehicles are not to be left on car parks overnight without written permission from the Estates & Facilities Management Department. Abandoned vehicles will be disposed of.

·       A speed limit of 5 mph is in force in all areas of the University and tailgating at the barriers is forbidden.

University Car Parking Permit Policy - Canterbury

·       Parking permits will be valid for a maximum of 1 year: Staff will receive an email notification when the new application process opens online (usually in August each year).

·       Upon completion of an online application by each staff, their ID card will be programmed to enable them to operate the car park barrier and access the car park. Staff who are registered disabled or have a medical condition which affects their mobility, and which necessitates vehicle access to the University, should notify Human Resources.

·       Car park barriers are installed with SALTO card access controls and staff are to swipe their ID cards on the card reader on the right side of each barrier to activate them.

·       Vehicle parking outside designated areas or on grass is forbidden. The University takes safety of pedestrians and other car park users seriously and any parking that creates hazards will be dealt with under the University’s Disciplinary Policy and Procedure.

The University is not obliged to provide parking facilities on campus. However, there is limited parking available under certain circumstances for staff. Student parking is available on campus for blue badge holders and under some circumstances, including where medical conditions necessitate the provision of a permit.   

The campus car park is controlled by automatic barriers and access is only granted to permit holders. Permits are stored electronically on UCA Identity Cards, which can be swiped against barrier card readers to gain access.

Annual parking permits are available for a fee of £10. The fee is non-refundable and is fixed at £10, regardless of whether the permit is provided at the beginning of the academic year or any time thereafter up to and including the last day of the academic year.

Parking permits provide the user with access to the car parks, but do not guarantee a parking space with daily access on a first come first served basis. When all spaces are occupied, it is the individual's responsibility to find parking off campus.

Public Car Parks

There are also local public car parks within walking distance of the University. See link below for full details.

Public car parks in Epsom

Please note that Epsom & Ewell Council offer a regular parker card for use at Hook Road car park, which is about ten minutes’ walk from campus. Daily parking fees are reduced to £3.50 per day for those with a regular parker card which are available at

Application for a Regular Parker Card

UCA Parking Permits

If you are student or staff member and a Blue Badge holder, please email the [email protected] who will arrange a permit free of charge. Every effort is made to provide sufficient parking for Blue Badge holders, but day to day availability is on a first come first served basis.

Students and staff that wish to appeal regarding ineligibility for a parking permit should email the [email protected]. Each appeal will be judged on its own merits and where circumstances support the appeal a permit will be provided.  The Sustainable Travel Group will respond to each appeal within 10 working days.

Please note:

·       Parking is entirely at the owners' risk and University management will not accept any responsibility for inconvenience or damage to vehicles however incurred.

·       Vehicles using the car park must have a valid road users licence, be insured and (if applicable) have valid MOT certificate.

·       Car parks are for daily commuter parking.  Vehicles are not to be left on car parks for more than 72 consecutive hours without written permission from the Estates Department.  Abandoned vehicles will be disposed of.

·       All vehicles must be parked in the appropriate car park. In the interests of ecology, parking is not allowed on the campus grassed areas or verges.

·       University safety regulations require that all roads within the University boundary, must be kept clear for unrestricted access by emergency vehicles and parking in such areas is strictly forbidden.

·       Vehicles parking outside designated areas is strictly forbidden. Vehicles must be parked neatly within the lines designating each parking bay, parking on double yellow lines is not permitted.

·       A speed limit of 5mph is in force in all areas of the car park.

·       Details of permit holders’ cars will be held for use by Epsom Reception and Security in the event of the need to contact the owner.

Declaration

By requesting a parking permit I acknowledge that University for the Creative Arts is not obliged to provide car parking facilities, but where such facilities are provided I agree to abide by the rules governing the use of such areas and that any infringement of those rules as printed above may lead to the withdrawal of my parking permit.

Details of permit holders’ cars will be held for use by Epsom Reception and Security in the event of the need to contact the owner.

Applying for a Permit

Staff - Select 'Staff New Permit' when applying for a new permit for this year. You can add the details of up to 2 vehicles as part of the registration process.

Select 'Replacement Permit' only if you have already purchased a new permit for the year, but have changed your vehicle since you made the payment.

The University is not obliged to provide parking facilities on campus. However, there is limited parking available under certain circumstances for staff. Student parking is available on campus for blue badge holders and under some circumstances, like medical conditions that necessitate the provision of a permit. There are public car parks near to campus, including discounted parking for students at Waverley Borough Council’s Riverside 3 car park, in Farnham – see below for further information.

The campus car parks are  controlled by automatic barriers and access is only granted to permit holders. Permits are stored electronically on UCA Identity Cards, which can be swiped against barrier card readers to gain access.

Annual parking permits are available  for a fee of £10. The fee is non-refundable and is fixed at £10, regardless of whether the permit is provided at the beginning of the academic year or any time thereafter up to and including the last day of the academic year.

Parking permits provide the user with access to the car parks, but do not guarantee a parking space with daily access on a first come first served basis. When all spaces are occupied, it is the individual's responsibility to find parking off campus.

Public Car Parks

There are local public pay and display car parks within a short walking distance of the University.

Public car parks in Farnham

Significant discounts on term-time season tickets are available to UCA students and staff in Waverley Borough Council’s Riverside 3 public car park, which is about a fifteen-minute walk to campus through Farnham Town Centre. Follow the link below for further information.

Student and Staff Discounts at Riverside 3 car park

UCA Parking Permits

If you are student or staff member and a Blue Badge holder, please email the [email protected] who will arrange a permit free of charge. Every effort is made to provide sufficient parking for Blue Badge holders, but day to day availability is on a first come first served basis.

Students and staff that wish to appeal regarding ineligibility for a parking permit should email the [email protected]. Each appeal will be judged on its own merits and where circumstances support the appeal a permit will be provided.  The Sustainable Travel Group will respond to each appeal within 10 working days.

Staff that live within the Permit Eligibility Exclusion Zone are not eligible for a parking permit

A Permit Eligibility Exclusion Zone is in operation for staff. If you live within approximately 25-minutes' walk of the University, you are not eligible for a parking permit, unless you are a Blue Badge holder.

The Exclusion Zone applies to many of the roads in the GU9 7.., GU9 8.. and GU9 9.. postcode sectors, which are within approximately 25 minutes’ walk of the University on pavemented walking routes.

See map of exclusion zone:

Parking Permit Exclusion Zone

Please note:

Parking is entirely at the owners' risk and University management will not accept any responsibility for inconvenience or damage to vehicles however incurred.

Vehicles using the car park must have a valid road users’ licence, be insured and (if applicable) have valid MOT certificate.

Car parks are for daily commuter parking.  Vehicles are not to be left on car parks for more than 72 consecutive hours without written permission from the Estates Department.  Abandoned vehicles will be disposed of.

All vehicles must be parked in the appropriate car park. In the interests of ecology, parking is not allowed on the campus grassed areas or verges.

University safety regulations require that all roads within the University boundary, including those between buildings (especially courtyards) are kept clear for unrestricted access by emergency vehicles and parking in such areas is strictly forbidden.

Vehicles should be parked neatly within the lines designating each parking bay, where there are no lines vehicles should be parked considerately.

Declaration

By requesting a parking permit you acknowledge that University for the Creative Arts is not obliged to provide car parking facilities, but where such facilities are provided you agree to abide by the rules governing the use of such areas and that any infringement of those rules as printed above may lead to the withdrawal of your  parking permit.

Details of permit holders’ cars will be held for use by Farnham Reception and Security in the event of a need to contact the owner.

Applying for a Permit

If you are a member of staff and live outside the permit exclusion zone, but within Post Code sectors GU9 7.., GU9 8.. or GU9 9.., select the option ‘GU9 7, GU9 8, GU9 9’ otherwise select ‘All Other Post Codes’.

You can add the details of up to 2 vehicles as part of the registration process.