Apply for a temporary congestion charge permit
The list of permit types, terms and conditions, how to apply and how to prove you qualify.
Central permit area sports clubs, nurseries, or military training
What you need to know
The free central permit area sports clubs, nurseries, or military training permit allows unlimited travel through all six congestion charging locations during charging hours.
The permit only covers the car when being used to transport the qualifying person to and from a qualifying premises in the central permit area.
- you are limited to 1 permit
- you can have up to 2 cars on your permit
- your permit only covers the car set as active in your account at the end of the day (23:59)
- if you travel through a congestion charge location in a car not set as active without paying, you may receive a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN)
How long your permit lasts
Your permit will be valid for 12 months.
You cannot use your permit until we confirm that we have approved your application. Your permit will not be available to use until the scheme begins.
Who can get a sports clubs, nurseries, or military training permit
To qualify, you or your child (if you are the parent or legal guardian) must be 1 of the following:
- an active member of a sports club, team or coaching programme operating at premises in the central permit area
- an active member of a military training programme operating at premises in the central permit area
- enrolled at a pre-school or nursery in the central permit area
In addition:
- you or someone you live with is the registered keeper of the car(s) on your application
- the car(s) on your application must be registered at your home address
What you need to get a sports clubs, nurseries or military training permit
You must provide the following evidence to support your application:
- evidence of your club, team, coaching or training programme membership, or nursery enrolment (such as a letter on headed paper from the club or team manager, your coach/supervisor or nursery) - dated within the last 12 months
- the V5C (logbook) of each car on your application, showing that:
- you or someone you live with is the registered keeper
- the car is registered at your home address
Apply for a sports clubs, nurseries, or military training permit
If you don't already have an account (for example, for your parking permit), you'll need to create one.
You'll need access to an email account to apply online. Need help setting up an email account?