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Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) price increase

All London Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) will be increasing from Monday 7 April 2025. PCNs are designed to deter anti-social and obstructive parking, reduce congestion and make London’s streets clearer and safer.

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Schools parking

Some schools in Islington can apply for permits they need to use vehicles for school duties. They are called essential services permits.

The school head teacher should apply for permits with a parking account.

  • Cost: £433.20

Apply for a schools permit

What you need to apply

  • Reason that you need the permit.
  • Good quality scans or photographs of vehicle registration documents.

If you are renewing a schools permit, you don't need to reapply or send photos of documents as long as details are the same as before.

Conditions

  • Each school that is eligible can apply for a maximum of three permits.
  • Each permit can have up to four vehicles registered on it.
  • Schools permits will not be issued for staff driving to and from work.