Controlled parking zones (CPZs)

What CPZs are, and their locations and restrictions in Oxford.

What are controlled parking zones?

A controlled parking zone (CPZ) is an area where parking is only permitted in designated parking bays, and the rest of the kerbside space is restricted by yellow lines. Any illegally parked cars are issued with a parking ticket.

Oxford city is currently the only area of Oxfordshire to have CPZs, where they are mainly used to tackle the problems caused by commuter parking.

Residents, their visitors, and local businesses can park in designated bays when displaying a relevant parking permit for that zone. Some spaces are also available for short-term parkers, and Blue Badge holders can park without restriction.

Map of zones

You can search this detailed map of the controlled parking zones for your address to see if your property is within a Controlled Parking Zone. The map can also be panned and zoomed to show exactly where the boundaries are.

View the plans for new controlled parking zones in Oxford.

Before you apply for a permit

We deal with parking permits for on-street parking in areas where CPZs have been introduced (where parking is only permitted in designated parking bays).

Although your property may show on the map within a controlled parking zone, there may be restrictions in place that means your property is not eligible for visitor and/or residential parking permits. Do not make any decisions based on the mapping system.

Before applying for a permit, contact us and we will be able to confirm if your property falls within a controlled parking zone and advise you of the application process.

Locations and restrictions

Zones vary in their times of operation and restriction: each type of bay has its own restriction sign next to it, which may be sited on a post, wall or street light column, which details the zone, who can use it and the hours when restrictions apply. It is important to check this sign before leaving your vehicle.

Large zone entry signs also inform drivers they are entering a CPZ area, and indicate the times the CPZ operates.

If the restriction plate accompanying the parking bay - or the zone entry sign - does not state a time limit or duration, eg 'Monday - Saturday', then the bay is enforceable seven days a week 24 hours per day.

Warning

It is the responsibility of the driver to check when restrictions operate and park legally.

Types of restrictions

Resident permit holders only

Residents, and their visitors, can use designated bays providing valid permits for that zone are displayed. Blue Badge holders can park without restriction.

Permit holders only

All permit holders including blue badge holders can use these bays. In addition, businesses and visitors to hotels and guest houses can use them, providing they display a valid permit for the zone. An operational need would have to be demonstrated in order to qualify for these permits.

Short-term time-limited

Anyone can park in these places without displaying a permit, provided they observe the time limit. The time limit may range from one hour up to four hours, so please check the restriction plate. Again, Blue Badge holders can park without restriction.

Shared use spaces

Like the short-term time-limited bays, anyone can park there without displaying a permit, provided they observe the time limit. However, all permit holders for the zone, as well as Blue Badge holders, can park without restriction. The signs for these spaces will state both 'permit holders' or a 'time limit' on the same sign.

Parking restrictions in Oxford

The information below doesn't include details of bank holiday restrictions, as restrictions vary from street to street. If you need to know bank holiday details for a particular road call Conduent on 0345 337 1138, option 4.

Central Area (A)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces At all times
30 minute parking spaces Every day 8am-6.30pm
Other parking Pay and display, Monday to Sunday 8am-6.30pm (max stay two hours) and evenings from 6.30pm
Central Area (B)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces At all times
2 hour parking spaces Every day 8am-6.30pm
1 hour parking spaces Every day 8am-6.30pm
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
Central Area (C)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces At all times
Other parking Pay and Display, Monday to Sunday 8am-6.30pm (max stay three hours or two hours) and evenings from 6.30pm.
Central Area (D)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces At all times
Other parking Pay and display, Monday to Sunday 8am-6.30pm (max stay one hour) and evenings from 6.30pm
Cowley East (CT)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon - Sat 8am - 6.30pm
2 hour spaces Mon - Sat 8am - 6.30pm
30 min spaces Mon - Sat 8am - 6.30pm
Cowley Marsh (CM)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only Every day 6.30pm - 8am
Permit holder only Every day 9.30pm - 8am
2 hour parking Everyday 8am - 6.30pm
4 hour parking Everyday 8am -9.30pm Permit Holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate
Cowley West (CS)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon - Sat 8am - 6.30pm
2 hour spaces Mon - Sat 8am - 6.30pm
1 hour spaces Mon - Sat 8am - 6.30pm
20 min spaces Mon - Sat 8am - 6.30pm
Cutteslowe (CW)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Every day 10am-5pm
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 10am-3pm
1 hour parking spaces Every day 10am-5pm
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Fri 10am-5pm (with permit holders exempt from time limit
2 hour spaces Mon-Fri 10am-3pm
Divinity Road (DV)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces At all times or every day 6.30pm to 8am
3 hour parking spaces Every day 8am - 6.30pm (permit holders exempt from time limit)
or Mon-Fri 8am - 6.30pm
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 7.30am-6.30pm
or Every day 8am-6.30pm (permit holders exempt from time limit)
1 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 7.30am-6.30pm
Donnington (DN)
Zone When restrictions apply
Permit holder only space Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
2 Hour spaces Mon-Sun 8am - 8pm Permits Holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate
East Oxford (EO)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces At all times
3 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
1 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm or Mon-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm.
30 minute parking spaces Mon-Sat 7.30am-6.30pm
Other parking Some without time limit in Leon Close
Elms Road (ER)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
Florence Park (FP)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Non-permit holders 2 hours - Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Girdlestone Road (GR)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
1 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm
Headington Central (HE)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces At all times
3 hour parking spaces Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
1 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm
30 minute parking spaces Mon-Sat 7am-8pm.
Headington Northeast (HN)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
1 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm.
Headington Quarry (HQ)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
3 hour parking spaces Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
Headington Quarry (QV)
Zone When restrictions apply
Permit holders only Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
2 hours parking Mon- Fri 9am - 5pm (Permit Holders exempt from time limit)
Headington West (HA)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces At all times
2 hour parking spaces At all times
Headington West (HB)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 8am-7pm and Sat 2-4pm or Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm.
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Fri 8am-7pm
Other parking Some without time limit on Cheney Lane and Warneford Lane.
Hollow Way North (HT)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
2 hour parking spaces 9am - 5pm (Permits Holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate)
Hollow Way South (HS)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Non-permit holders 2 hours - Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

 

Iffley Fields (FS)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Every day 8am - 6.30pm
2 hour parking spaces Every day 8am - 6.30pm
Permit holders 6.30pm - 8am
Jericho (JE)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces At all times (some bays exclude business permit holders)
3 hour parking spaces At all times.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
2 hour parking spaces At all times.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
1 hour parking spaces At all times.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
Other parking Pay and display Monday to Saturday 8am-6.30pm (max stay two hours), Sunday 10am-10pm, evenings from 6.30pm. Some spaces without time limit in Worcester Place.
Lye Valley (LV)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
All combined permit holder / 2 hour parking Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Magdalen North (MN)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces At all times
or every day 6.30pm to 8am
3 hour parking spaces Every day 8am - 6.30pm (permit holders exempt from time limit)
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm
or every day 8am-6.30pm (permit holders exempt from time limit)
Marston South (MS)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
3 hour parking spaces Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm or Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
1 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm
Norham Manor (NM)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm and Sat 8am-1pm or Every day 8am-10pm.
1 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm.
Other parking Pay and Display Mon-Sat 8am-10pm (max stay 3 hours) and Sun 8am-10pm.
North and Old Marston (MA)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
2 hour parking spaces Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate
North Oxford (NX)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm
3 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-4pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-4pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
North Summertown (NS)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
3 hour parking spaces Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
Other parking Some four hour parking spaces available Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.
Northway (NW)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
1 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm
Robin Hood (RH)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces At all times or every day 6.30pm to 8am
3 hour parking spaces Every day 8am - 6.30pm (permit holders exempt from time limit).
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
2 hour parking spaces Every day 8am - 6.30pm (permit holders exempt from time limit).
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
South Oxford (SO)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces At all times
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm or
Every day 9am-4pm (permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.) or
Every day 8am-midnight (permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.)
1 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm
Other parking Some 24 hour parking in Whitehouse Road
South Oxford Extension (SE)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm
2 hour timed bays Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm
Summertown (SM)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 10am-4pm or Every day 8am-10pm.
Some spaces are resident permit holders only.
3 hour parking spaces Every day 8am-6.30pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
2 hour parking spaces Every day 8am-6.30pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
1 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm
30 minute parking spaces Every day 8:30am-6pm
Other parking Mon-Fri 10am-4pm.
Some four hour parking spaces available.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
Temple Cowley (CL)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
2 hour timed bays Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
The Lakes (LK)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
Upper Wolvercote (WU)
Zone When restrictions apply
Permit holder only space Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
2 Hour spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Permits Holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate
Walton Manor (WM)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces At all times or
Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm
3 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm.
Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm.
Some spaces marked 'Permit Holders' exempt from time limit.
1 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm.
Some spaces marked 'Permit Holders' exempt from time limit.
30 minute parking spaces Every day 8am-6.30pm
Other parking Pay and Display, Monday to Sunday 8am-6.30pm (max stay two hours) and evenings from 6.30pm.
Waterside (WA)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces At all times, visitor permits only
Other parking Plater Drive - some spaces without time limit
Waterways (WW)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Non-permit holders 2-hour timed bays
West Oxford (WO)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces At all times
2 hour parking spaces Mon-Fri 8am-6.30pm. Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate or
Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm. Permit holders exempt from time limit where signs on street indicate.
1 hour parking spaces Mon-Sat 8am-6.30pm
Other parking Botley Road, Binsey Lane and Cripley Place - some spaces without time limit.
William Lucy Way (WI)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
2 hour parking Mon-Sat 9am–5pm (with permit holders exempt from time limit)
Woodfarm (WF)
Type of parking space When restrictions apply
Permit holder only spaces Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
2 hour timed bays For non-permit holders
Kassam Stadium controlled parking zones
Zone When restrictions apply
Blackbird Leys West (BW) Sunday 8.30am-1.30pm, and event days
Brake Hill (BH) Sunday 8.30am-1.30pm, and event days
Fry's Hill (FH) Sunday 8.30am-1.30pm, and event days
Minchery Farm (MF) Sunday 8.30am-1.30pm, and event days

Plans for new controlled parking zones in Oxford

New controlled parking zones for parts of Oxford are planned. These new zones will be funded jointly by Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City Council.

Officers are currently working on the latest programme for the rollout of new controlled parking zones, and once agreed, a new timetable of priority zones will be published.