5.1 Staff are entitled to apply for a Permit if they live outside the Exclusion Zone for their main Site of work as detailed below:
5km or more away from Headington Campus (including the Marston Road site). The radius is measured as the crow flies from OX3 0BP, or
- 1km or more away from Wheatley (OX33 1HX) Campus, or
- 1km or more away from Harcourt Hill (OX2 9AT) Campus, or
- more than a 45-minute commute via public transport from the Swindon campus (SN5 7XQ). Please refer to the public transport map and bus operator websites (journeys times are based on timetabled schedule at peak travel times) set out in Appendix 2 of the Parking Policy.
5.2 The mapping function is based on excluded postcodes that are within the exclusion zones.
5.3 Staff who work predominately during Off-Peak Hours may apply for an Out of Hours Permit. There is no Exclusion Zone for these Permits and the applicable Charge must be paid if parking during Peak Hours. Out of Hours Permits are exempt from the Charge during Off-Peak Hours. The User’s line manager will be contacted regarding any application for an Out of Hours Permit to confirm the User’s working pattern.
5.4 Tickets are transferable between Sites during Peak Hours.
5.5 Electric vehicles are subject to the same rules as for other vehicles of the same type but are eligible to recharge with free electricity at the University’s charge points (subject to availability).
5.6 Multi-car Permits – Staff may register up to 2 vehicles to their Permit so that multiple vehicle households can use either vehicle. Please note that only one vehicle can use the Permit at any time.
5.7 Single-use vehicles – a mechanism will be put in place for Users to be able to register other vehicles to their Permits in advance in exceptional circumstances e.g. courtesy cars.
Other type of Staff Permit
5.8 Loan Permits will be issued to departments upon request. Prior to each use of the Loan Permit the number plate of the User must be logged. Users displaying a Loan Permit are exempt from the Charge.
5.9 The purpose of Loan Permits is to allow members of Staff to use the parking facilities occasionally where this is required for that member of Staff to undertake University business. Each department is required to provide a named individual who is responsible for the issuing of these cards and is required to keep a log of the Permit’s use.
5.10 Exam Invigilators will be issued with temporary Loan Permits for the period of the exams and must pay the applicable Charge.
5.11 Other types of Staff who are not on the University’s payroll but have a contract with the University (e.g. affiliate staff or contract staff) may apply for a Permit but, if they are also a Student, they will be subject to the rules applicable to Students as set out below.
5.12 Contractor parking must be arranged in advance through the member of staff or faculty or directorate contracting the work and all vehicles must display a physical Loan Permit. Users displaying a Loan Permit are exempt from the Charge.
5.13 Hall Wardens may apply for a Permit to park at the hall of residence where they reside only and will be exempt from the Charge for that Site only.
5.14 Vehicles owned by the University will be issued with a Permit at no charge and they are exempt from the Charge.
5.15 Hire Vehicles that have been hired by a faculty or directorate and the University car club vehicles will be issued with a physical Loan Permit and are exempt from the Charge. The Loan Permit must be displayed at all times when on Site.
Motorbike Permits
5.16 All Staff can apply for a Permit for a motorbike as the Exclusion Zone does not apply. Motorbikes are also exempt from the Charge. However, the University asks you to park your motorbike considerately in the designated areas.
5.17 Please note that motorbikes may receive a Parking Charge Notice if they are not parked within designated locations.
Blue Badge Scheme
5.18 Staff and Brookes Sports community members who hold a valid Blue Badge may apply for a University issued Blue Badge Holder Permit free of charge. Users holding a Blue Badge Holder Permit may park in the Accessible Bays and are exempt from the Charge.
5.19 During Off-Peak Hours, Users holding a valid Blue Badge may park in the Accessible Bays free of charge provided that they display their Blue Badge.
Medical Permits
5.20 Where Staff present a long term medical reason why they need a Permit (but are not Blue Badge holders) they will be referred to the University’s Occupational Health services for assessment. If Occupational Health supports their application then the User may apply for a Medical Permit. Medical Permit holders are not permitted to park in the Accessible Bays. Medical Permit holders are subject to the applicable Charge save when they reside in a Halls of Residence and they are parking in those halls.