General / Welfare

University Car Parking Policy 2012-13

Lancaster University has excellent bus services (up to 16 per hour) and good cycle routes. Most students find they do not need a car.

For transport information see: http://www.lancs.ac.uk/facilities/travel/

Access to parking permits is regulated to limited student categories to ensure that those students who do need a car are eligible for a car parking permit. Students without a permit should not park inappropriately on any public highway surrounding the University campus. Pay and display visitor parking on campus should be used in these instances. Pay and display tickets are only valid in designated Visitor Car Parks.

Student Eligibility for Parking Permits

Requests for the 2012-2013 academic year starting in Oct 2012 can only be made after 15th July 2012.

Applications under categories 1-4 below are processed by StudentWellbeing Services.

Applications under categories 5-8 are dealt with by the University Car Parking Office. (main reception building next to the chapliancy centre)

A map of the parking zones can be viewed here

Students who fully meet the criteria for any category 1-4 below should read the guidance, complete the application form and submit it with any necessary evidence after 15/07/12 to:

Car Parking Administrator
Student Wellbeing Services
c/o The Base A-Floor
University House
Lancaster University
Tel: 01524 592525
Email: thebase@lancaster.ac.uk

Please note:

Any supporting letters will need to provide proof that the stated criteria is satisfied.

Category	Required Evidence	Permit Location
1. Blue Badge Holders and students with temporary reduced mobility or medical conditions that impact on their mobility.	*Click here for application form with evidence checklist	Dependent on disability/condition
2a. Campus residents where the illness or disability of an immediate family member (parent/legal guardian, spouse, brother or sister) necessitates frequent visits home. (This is offered on compassionate grounds)	*Click here for application form with evidence checklist	Alexandra Park only
2b. Campus residents where the illness or disability of a dependent family member necessitates frequent visits home. The family member must be dependent on the student for support and the medical evidence will need to confirm this. (This is offered on grounds on dependency)	*Click here for application form with evidence checklist	Alexandra Park only
2c. Campus residents who have lost an immediate family member (parent/legal guardian, spouse, brother or sister) in death within the last 6 months.	*Click here for application form with evidence checklist	Alexandra Park only
3. Any student with children aged 16 or under.	*Click here for application form with evidence checklist	Alexandra Park. (Staff zone for students with disabled children or if resident on main campus.)
4. Campus residents who are required to attend frequent (at least 3 weeks) medical appointments or medical treatment in an area which cannot reasonably be reached by public transport.	*Click here for application form with evidence checklist	Alexandra Park only

Complaints Procedure:

Any student wishing to make a complaint about the student car parking policy and/or make suggestions for further improvement can email the Facilities Division at parkingpolicy@lancaster.ac.uk. All complaints / suggestions will be logged for future policy reviews although it cannot be guaranteed that a personal response will be received for each email submitted.