Frequently asked questions about parking in Purbeck
| Question | Answer |
| How do I apply for a parking permit? | To apply for a permit there are certain criteria to be met. Further information, together with application forms, can be found at Residents parking permits in Corfe Castle and Wareham. |
| How much does a parking permit cost? | Bonnets Lane East Unreserved £248.24, Bonnets Lane West Unreserved £248.24, Connegar Lane Unreserved £248.24, Reserved £330.97, Pound Lane Reserved only £330.97, Streche Road Unreserved only £248.24, West Street, Corfe Castle Residents Reserved £330.97, Residents Unreserved £248.24, Second/Holiday Home owners £496.45. |
| Is there a waiting list for a car parking permit? | Yes there may be a waiting list for certain car parks on occasions. |
| When should I display my car parking permit? | The permit should be displayed in the front windscreen at all times. |
| Does my permit mean I get a guaranteed car parking space? | Having a parking permits allows you to park 7 days a week and reduces the costs of a daily charge, but unreserved parking permits do not guarantee a parking space at all times. |
| What car parks is Purbeck District Council responsible for? | Bonnets Lane East, Bonnets Lane West, Connegar Lane (off Church Lane), Rempstone Centre (by Sainsburys) and Streche Road in Wareham. West Street and Station Road in Corfe Castle (Station Road is for residents and only has reserved spaces). The Council also owns Norden Park and Ride but it is managed by Swanage Railway. |
| What other car parks are available in Purbeck and who is responsible for them? | Howards Lane car park in Wareham is owned by Wareham Town Council. St Johns Hill, Church Green and The Quay car parks in Wareham are owned by Dorset Country Council. Swanage car parks are owned by Swanage Town Council. Durlston Country Park is owned by Dorset County Council. Norden Park and Ride near Corfe Castle is managed by Swanage Railway. The Forestry Commission has car parks at Wareham and Affpuddle Forests. The Ministry of Defence has car parks at Bovington and Tyneham. The RSPB has a car park at the Arne RSPB Nature Reserve. There are also car parks in Corfe Castle and Studland owned by the National Trust, the car park at Lulworth Cove is owned by the Lulworth Estate and the beach car park at Kimmeridge is owned by the Smedmore Estate. There are also small walkers car parks around the district owned or managed by parish councils. |
| How long can I stay in a pay and display car park? | Bonnets Lane East/ Bonnets Lane West maximum stay 4 hours, Connegar Lane maximum stay 23 hours, Streche Road maximum stay 23 hours Rempstone Centre maximum stay 2 hours. West Street Corfe Castle 23 hours, Station Road Corfe Castle no time limit providing a valid permit is displayed. |
| What coach parking facilities are available? | There is a coach park facility at the Streche Road car park. There are also coach parking facilities at various visitor attractions throughout the district. |
| What camper van parking facilities are available? | None. |
| Are there any restrictions in the car parks? | Vehicle must be parked wholly within a marked bay. |
| What motorbike parking is available? | Motor cycle parking at Rempstone Centre car park. |
| Who do I contact if I receive a car parking fine? | Dorset County Council issue parking fines and can be contacted on 01258 450447 or 01305 228526. |
| What disabled parking is available? | Blue badge holders may park in all of the district council's pay and display car parks free of charge for 3 hours providing they display a valid Blue badge. This does not apply to Norden Park and Ride near Corfe Castle. |
| Are there are any designated parking areas for bicycles? | There is bicycle parking at the Rempstone Centre car park, Bonnets Lane East car park and Purbeck District Council offices in Wareham. There is also bicycle parking next to Station Road car park in Corfe Castle and at Norden Park and Ride near Corfe Castle (managed by Swanage Railway). There is other bicycle parking around the district at other car parks, libraries, railway stations and visitor attractions. |
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Name: The Income Office
Email: carparks@purbeck-dc.gov.uk
Tel: 01929 557236
Full details for The Income Office
