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

Permit scheme areas 

The Manly Parking Permit Scheme applies to the below listed areas:

  • Little Manly
  • Balgowlah
  • Ocean Beach
  • Ethel Street West
  • Fairy Bower
  • Tower Hill
  • Tower Hill Extension
  • Isthmus
  • Ivanhoe Park
  • Ivanhoe Park Extension

Manly parking permits are going digital from March 2026, starting with the following scheme areas:

  • Tower Hill and Tower Hill Extension
  • Ivanhoe Park and Ivanhoe Park Extension

The remaining scheme areas will transition to digital permits when the existing physical permits expire. Existing permit holders will be provided with further information in plenty of time before their permits expire.

How to apply

Manly parking permits are now digital, which means you no longer need to display a physical permit on your car. Digital parking permits are linked to vehicle registrations, simplifying the application and renewal process.

Visit how to apply for step by step instructions in applying for your digital permit. For more information visit the frequently asked questions or call Customer Service on 1300 434 434.

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.

To be eligible for a business permit, the vehicle must:  

  • be registered in NSW or classified as a vehicle temporarily in NSW under Clause 9 of Schedule 1 of the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2017  
  • be registered in the name of the business or the proprietor  
  • not exceed 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass or greater than 7.5 metres in length  
  • not be a motor home (MH body type), truck, boat, bus, caravan, trailer (all) or tractor. 

Businesses are not eligible to apply for multi-use parking permits.  

Business permits will not be issued to properties rated residential or Airbnb properties, serviced apartments or guest houses, including their guests. 

Number of permits

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

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

Documents required to support your application

The applicant must provide the following documentation at the time of application to prove the business is operating in a scheme area:  

  • current valid Commercial Lease as per the Retail Leases Act 1994 No 46  
  • utility bill (recent quarter).

In addition, one of the following must also be provided:  

  • current vehicle registration papers in the name of the proprietor of the business  
  • business registration certificate.  

Permit changes

Digital parking permit holders are responsible for managing changes to vehicle details in their digital parking account.  

A limited number of changes can be made to vehicle details over the duration of the permit.

Validity  

Business parking permits are only valid in the existing Manly Parking Permit Scheme area where the business is located. Permits will be valid for 365 days from the date of application.

Permit holders are responsible for ensuring their vehicle licence plate is active on the digital parking permit account.  

Council may include restrictions to the time and day that the permit can be used based on the operational requirements of the business.

Please note:  

  • A parking permit does not guarantee a parking space within a parking permit scheme area.  
  • A parking permit does not provide exemptions from other parking restrictions or laws such as bus zones, loading zones, no stopping or no parking zones.
  • The business parking permit remains the property of Northern Beaches Council at all times and may be cancelled at any time and without notice if the permit is not used as intended. 

Fees and charges

Business permit: $251

Fees and charges apply to some Manly Parking Permits and are detailed in the annual fees and charges.