Permit Types and Cost

For all permits -

Standard Permits are 12 month permits, most suited to those who are required to travel to the University by private car for the majority of time. 

Occasional Permits are pay-as-you-go type permits, most suited to those who travel on occasion to campus by private car. They can be used for up to a maximum of 150 parking occurrences per annum.

Staff who hold a contract of employment with the University are eligible to make an application for Standard, Occasional and Blue Badge Permits.

Staff who hold a contract of employment with an affiliate organisations will be eligible to make an application for an Affiliate permit. Please contact the parking team for more information.

Students can apply for permits for Garscube Campus ONLY unless they have a valid blue badge. 

 Permit Costs for 2025/26 (from 1st September 2025)

Permit Type Location Application accepted by Motorcycles Permit properties Criteria Cost 
Standard    Gilmorehill 

Staff

Affiliates

 Yes allows unlimited parking on Gilmorehill Campus, including St Andrew's Building Business need, travel alternatives for commuting, care responsibilities, contracted start/finish hours

£450 per annum

£180 per annum for motorcycles
 Garscube 

Staff

Affiliates

 Yes allows unlimited parking on Garscube Campus  Business need, travel alternatives for commuting, care responsibilities, contracted start/finish hours

£285 per annum

£180 per annum or motorcycles 

£84 per annum for students

Students

Yes

 Travel alternatives for commuting, care responsibilities
Outlying areas - Tay House  Staff No allows parking at locations at Tay House Business need, travel alternatives for commuting, care responsibilities, contracted start/finish hours  £285 per annum
Occasional   Gilmorehill

Staff

Affiliates

 Yes allows occasional parking on Gilmorehill Campus, including St Andrew's Building, for up to a maximum of 150 parking occurrences per annum. Permits are bought in blocks of 10 parking day vouchers. Business need, travel alternatives for commuting, care responsibilities, contracted start/finish hours £20.00 for block of 10 parking day vouchers, up to a maximum of 150 parking day vouchers per annum
Outlying areas - Berkeley Sq

Staff

 allows occasional parking at Berkeley Square, for up to a maximum of 150 parking occurrences per annum. Permits are bought in blocks of 10 parking day vouchers. Business need, travel alternatives for commuting, care responsibilities, contracted start/finish hours
Garscube 

Staff

Affiliates

allows occasional parking on Garscube Campus, for up to a maximum of 150 parking occurrences per annum. Permits are bought in blocks of 10 parking day vouchers.

 Business need, travel alternatives for commuting, care responsibilities, contracted start/finish hours
Students Travel alternatives for commuting, care responsibilities
Blue Badge Permit   Gilmorehill

Staff

Students

 No allows unlimited parking on Gilmorehill Campus, including St Andrew's Building, in accessible parking bays Valid Blue Badge No cost
Garscube

Staff

Students

 allows unlimited parking on Garscube Campus, in accessible parking bays
Outlying areas Staff allows parking Berkeley Square
Temporary Mobility Issue Permit  Gilmorehill Staff No

Policy on Temporary Parking Permits for Mobility Impairment Issues applies

 Recommendation of OHU received Pro-rata
Garscube Staff