Supplementary Parking Scratchcards for Residents

Scratchcards were introduced to meet residents' needs (e.g. for family gatherings and social occasions) and support additional business and community requirements and supplement the existing resident and visitor permits.

Details are scratched off to show the relevant date and the permit zone and the vehicle registration number must be entered.
What length of time does a scratchcard provide a parking exemption for?

Books of scratchcards can be purchased for full or half days.

What times do full and half day scratchcards provide coverage for?

• A full day scratchcard is valid from any time on the date you scratch off and provides coverage through until 10.00am the following day;
• A half day scratchcard is valid for either:
  • AM – between the hours of midnight and 12.00 noon or
  • PM – between the hours of 12.00 noon and 10.00am the following day 

How long do residents scratchcards last for?

There is no end date on the scratchcards, so they do not need to be used by a certain date.

How to apply

Applications for permits or scratchcards will need to be submitted online or by post. Please allow 14 days for your application to be processed.

• Apply Online (Online Form)

• Or download and complete an Application Form (pdf, 130kb)

How do I pay for supplementary scratchcards?

If you have applied and received an offer for supplementary scratchcards, payment can be made below.

Pay for Supplementary Scratchcards

Provide proof of residency

If you don't already hold permits please provide the following to support your application:

• Tenancy Agreement (must be signed by both landlord and tenant and show the tenants and dates of tenancy),
• Utility Bill dated within the last 3 months;
• A deposit protection scheme letter for rented accommodation showing property address, tenants, and the term of the tenancy.
• Council Tax Bill issued within the current financial year;
• If you already hold a valid resident or visitor permit for your address you do not need to supply proof again.

Information regarding how your personal data may be collected, processed, shared and retained following your application for scratch cards can be found here.

How many scratchcards can I apply for?

The maximum number of resident supplementary scratchcards is set at 60 in a rolling 12 month period.

The allocation may be restricted at the discretion of the Council having considered the impact on residents parking provision and the number of supplementary scratchcards previously issued.

How much do scratchcards cost?

A full day scratchcard costs £2.00 and a half day scratchcard costs £1.00. Both types can be ordered in multiples of 5, 10 or 20.

Discount

There are no discounts applicable for scratchcards.  Please be aware that full books of unused scratchcards returned to Newcastle Parking Services within 14 days of issue, will be subject to a full refund of the price paid.  After this 14 day period, unused scratch cards cannot be transferred or be subject to a refund.

Who do I contact if I have a query?

If you have any general queries please email parkingpermits@newcastle.gov.uk or ring us on 0191 2772728 Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 3.30pm.