The University has a limited number of parking spaces available to residents on College Lane Campus, these are available to purchase annually, if you fall into one of the following categories:
Blue Badge holders
You will be asked to provide a copy of your blue badge and will be issued with a permit free of charge.
Please note: There is no guarantee that if you fit into one of the categories listed below that you will be awarded a residential parking permit.
Mobility problems
You will need to support your application with a letter signed by a medical professional (GP or specialist) satisfying the following criteria:
- printed on headed paper
- dated within the last 12 months
- includes a time frame of relevance.
Medical appointments
If you are required to attend frequent (at least every three weeks) medical appointments or medical treatment in an area which cannot reasonably be reached by public transport. You will be required to support your application with a letter signed by a medical professional (GP or specialist) satisfying the following criteria:
- printed on headed paper
- dated within the last 12 months
- includes a time frame of relevance
- location of appointments (if different from the header address)
- frequency of appointments.
Talented athletes (Sport Scholars)
If you have a recognised need to commute to training/competitions on a regular basis and are nationally ranked or have achieved recognition in your sport at a regional level or above. You will be required to support your application with a signed letter on headed paper from the University of Hertfordshire’s sport scholarship coordinator.
Priority programmes
You are registered full time on one of the following programmes:
- BSc Diagnostic Radiography and Imaging
- BSc Dietetics
- BSc Midwifery
- BSc Nursing
- MSc Nursing
- MOptom Optometry
- BSc Paramedic Science
- BSc Radiotherapy and Oncology
- BSc Social Work
- BSc Physiotherapy
- MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies
You will need to support your application with a copy of your offer letter or ID card if you are a returning student.
Placements
You are not on a priority programme, but have to travel from the campus to your placement, where the placement:
- starts or finishes when public transport is not available
- is located more than one hour travelling time away from campus.
You will be required to support your application with a personal statement detailing your placement. Please note that permits approved on placement grounds may only be restricted to the period of the placement.
Caring responsibilities
If the illness or disability of an immediate family member necessitates frequent visits home. You will be required to support your application with a letter signed by a support worker, support group or a medical professional (GP or specialist) satisfying the following criteria:
- printed on headed paper
- dated within the last 12 months
- includes a time frame of relevance
- confirm the ill/disabled family member’s relationship to the student
- confirm the illness/disability of the family member.
Other exceptional circumstances
All cases will be reviewed on an individual basis by the Student Information Service team, please supply evidence that supports your request. A personal statement or one from a family member is not deemed sufficient evidence. You will need to be clear on how your circumstances are exceptional.
