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Can I apply for a parking permit?
You can apply for an annual parking permit on our website.
There are a limited number of parking spaces available on Talbot Campus. In order to qualify students must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Live at an address, during term time, more than 10 miles from Talbot Campus by road transport.
- Have a child aged 12 or under. Evidence of this will be required.
- Be registered as a disabled blue badge holder. Evidence of this will be required.
- Have a medical condition whereby not having a parking permit would impede their studies. Medical referrals will be required to complete an additional form on application.
- Be an official Carer. Evidence of this will be required.
- Please note that periodic checks are carried out to ensure that the information entered for successful applications are correct and circumstances have not changed. Where the information is found to be incorrect the e-permit will be revoked and appropriate disciplinary action initiated.
General Information
Parking restrictions apply from 7am – 4pm Monday to Friday. During these times all users of the University Car Parks must have a valid e-permit.
BU operate an Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system using the vehicle registration details submitted as part of this application.
E-Permit holders must keep their vehicle information up to date. Amendments can be made by returning to the BU parking portal at any time and logging on to their online record.
Updates to vehicle details must be amended online 24 hours in advance. For same day changes, please contact Parking Services upon arrival to the University.
Vehicles found to be contravening the Terms and Conditions, including parking on campus with an unregistered vehicle, will be liable for a Parking Charge Notice.
There is no student parking at the Lansdowne Campus.
Students will not be able to apply until at least 48 hours after they have completed their online student registration.
Contact Information
Should you have any parking enquiries or are unable to complete the online application process, please contact Parking Services on parking@bournemouth.ac.uk or phone 01202 966778.
More information can be found on our parking website.