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Harbour parking permits
You can now apply for your annual Harbour Parking Permit online. Please read our FAQ’s below for further information and guidance about how to apply for and use your permit
Login to the permit system to apply for or make change to an existing permit.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still have three vehicles on my permit?
Yes you can. The system will allow you to swap the vehicle through the online account. Please note only 1 vehicle can be parked on site at a time and it must show as the ‘Active’ vehicle on your permit.
What type of permit should I get?
The permit category is Harbour Permits.
The permit type is as detailed below:
| Permit type: | For customers that: | Permit parking location: |
| Broadstairs Harbour Residents | live within the Broadstairs Harbour area | Broadstairs Harbour |
| Broadstairs Mooring / Store holder | berth a vessel in Broadstairs Harbour or have a business within the Broadstairs Harbour area | Broadstairs Harbour |
| Ramsgate Marina Commercial | are working on a commercial vessels out of Ramsgate Harbour or are a marina property lessee | Ramsgate Royal Harbour (RRH) & Royal Harbour Multi Storey (RHMS) |
| Ramsgate Marina Fishing/Angling | are fishing or angling vessels working out of Ramsgate Harbour | Ramsgate Royal Harbour (RRH) & Royal Harbour Multi Storey (RHMS) |
| Ramsgate Marina Live on Board | have permission to live on board their vessels out of Ramsgate Harbour | Ramsgate Royal Harbour (RRH) & Royal Harbour Multi Storey (RHMS) |
| Ramsgate Marina Leisure | have leisure vessel berthed at Ramsgate Harbour | Ramsgate Royal Harbour (RRH) & Royal Harbour Multi Storey (RHMS) |
| Crew Parking | crew for a leisure vessel berthed at Ramsgate Harbour | Royal Harbour Multi Storey (RHMS) |
| Ramsgate Marina Contractor | are, or work for, a contractor within the Ramsgate Harbour area | Ramsgate Royal Harbour (RRH) & Royal Harbour Multi Storey (RHMS) |
| Ramsgate Port Annual | park within the Ramsgate Port area | Ramsgate Port |
| Pier Yard Car Park | park within the reserved bays only | Pier Yard Car Park |
Where does my permit cover me to park?
The permit is only valid within Ramsgate Harbour parking areas or Royal Harbour (formerly Leopold Street) Multi Storey Car Park. Please note that only the ground floor is available 24/7 and the remaining floors are closed between 19.00 and 07.00 hours daily.
The permit is not valid within the pay & display or reserved bays within Pier Yard or Military Road car parks, unless specifically issued for Pier Yard reserved bays (Permit Type: Pier Yard Car Park).
For more detail on parking locations, please review the question ‘What type of permit should I get?’
How many permits can I have?
There is a limited amount of car parking available within the Marina area. The purchase of permits is restricted to boat owners and marina property lessees for their specific use, and cannot be purchased for third parties. The car parking system is as follows:
Permit 1: This will be for the berth holder only, at the annual rate, and will facilitate parking within the marina area and Royal Harbour multi storey.
Permit 2: This is for a second berth holder / crew member, at the annual rate, and will facilitate the same parking zones as the first permit.
Permits 3-5: For additional and up to the total of allowance, the annual fee is as per the published fees and charges: This will enable parking at Royal Harbour multi storey only. Parking within the marina area will be prohibited, failure to comply may result in a Penalty Charge Notice being issued.
Will I have anything to display?
No, the new system will know that your vehicle has a valid permit. The Civil Enforcement Officers will scan your vehicle registration which will show them whether there is a valid permit.
What happens if I get a new vehicle?
You can transfer the permit to your new vehicle. To do so you will need to log in to your online account and change the vehicle registration. Once this is approved you will be sent a payment request for the £5 administration fee.
Can I apply for a permit at the Harbour Office?
The Harbour Office staff will no longer accept paper applications. You can only apply and pay online through the Thanet Council website.
Will my permit be valid straight away?
Only car park season discs will be valid straight away. Any other permit will need to be approved. You should receive notification of this approval within two working days.
I no longer need my permit, what should I do?
You can cancel this on your account and we will process the cancellation.
Who can I contact if I have any problems applying online or have any further questions?
Please email harbouradmin@thanet.gov.uk or call 01843 572100