Apply for a School Street exemption

If you are eligible, you can apply for an exemption from School Street restrictions.

School Street resident

You can apply for an exemption if you live on a School Street.

How to apply

Complete the School Street exemption application form and provide the documents described below.

Proof of address

You must provide proof of address clearly showing your name and address. You can provide one of the following documents.

  • A utility bill or financial statement dated within the last three months.
  • A Council Tax document for the current tax year.
  • A fully signed, termed tenancy agreement. We only require the pages that show the tenant names, property address, tenancy term dates and signatures.
  • An official letter from an organisation such as HRMC, NHS, benefits agency, or the local council - dated within the last three months.
  • A payslip dated within the last three months.

Proof you are the vehicle's registered keeper

You must prove that you are the registered keeper, clearly showing your name, address and vehicle registration. Your vehicle must be registered to the address within the zone.

You can provide one of the following documents.

  • Front cover of your vehicle registration document (V5C).
  • Company letter (for a company car).
  • Long-term lease agreement.
  • New keeper supplement.
  • Sales invoice.
  • Lease agreement registered to your employer.