On 1 April 2026, revised off‑street parking charges were introduced before the required public consultation had taken place.
As a result, refunds will be made for the affected period up to 24 April 2026.
Find out about the parking charge refund process.
We are aware of scam text messages being sent to West Northamptonshire residents. They are fraudulently claiming that residents have been issued a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) and must follow a link to pay a fine.
Be aware that we never issue PCNs via text.
If anyone has received a genuinely issued PCN from us, it will have been:
- on their vehicle when they have returned to it (parking PCN)
- via the post with photographic evidence (bus lane offence and/or moving traffic offence)
Please ignore any text messages you receive regarding the issuing of a PCN.
Car parks
Blue Badges
Find Blue Badge information, including:
- how to apply
- the application process and timings
- appealing a Blue Badge decision
- replacing and returning a Blue Badge
Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)
Pay a parking Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)
You can pay a parking PCN online, by telephone or by post
Appeal a parking Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)
If you think that you should not have received a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), you can appeal
Pay or appeal a bus lane Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)
The penalty for driving in a bus lane is £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days
Pay or appeal a moving traffic Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)
The penalty for a moving traffic offence is £70, reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days
Apply or request
Apply for a parking permit
We operate a number of parking permit schemes which only allow vehicles displaying the relevant parking permits to park in a designated bay or zone
Apply for a dropped kerb
How to apply for a dropped kerb, including conditions, limitations and costs
Apply for a disabled parking space outside your house
If someone in your household has a Blue Badge you can apply to have a disabled parking bay outside your home
Obstruction of driveways – apply for a white access line
You can apply for a white access line to be constructed – if your application is successful, you must pay a fee of £260 for this work to be completed
Parking waiver or dispensation
In certain circumstances, we will consider the issue of a parking waiver/dispensation which gives exemptions from certain restrictions
Request new parking restrictions
How to request restrictions to deal with a parking issue affecting your local area