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A business parking permit exempts a business vehicle from time limits in spaces signposted ‘permit holders excepted’.

How to apply

You can conveniently apply and pay online. 

You are unable to apply online for certain property types i.e. mixed business / residential building, company title, community title, dual occupancy or non-strata. You will need to email or mail your application form.

If you cannot apply online please complete the application form and send or email your application to Council at council@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au 

Apply online

Eligibility

Business permits will only be issued to vehicles registered in the name of the business or the name of the proprietor.

The business must be located in an existing Manly parking permit scheme area.

Documentation needed for application

If you are applying only for a business parking permit, please ensure you have electronic copies of these documents ready before you apply or hard copies to mail in. 

  • Vehicle registration in the names of the proprietor of the business or business name
  • Business registration certificate
  • Current valid commercial lease or recent utility bill

Number of permits

Registered businesses may be eligible for one Manly business parking permit.

In situations where a business occupies one or more shops, suites or floors (with single or separate commercial or retail agreements) no more than one business permit will be issued to each registered business.

Permit scheme areas and application dates

The framework only applies to the management of parking permits issued through the existing Manly parking permit scheme in the following areas:

  • Little Manly and Balgowlah
    Applications open 15 August 2024. Valid until 30 September 2025.
  • Ocean Beach and Ethel Street West
    Applications open 15 September 2024. Valid until 31 October 2025.
  • Isthmus and Fairy Bower
    Applications open 15 October 2024. Valid until 30 November 2025.
  • Tower Hill and Tower Hill Extension
    Applications open 15 January 2025. Valid until 28 February 2026. 
  • Ivanhoe Park and Ivanhoe Park Extension
    Applications open 15 February 2025. Valid until 28 March 2026. 

Fees and charges

  • Business permit - $243