Lewisham Moving Day Parking & Access Guide

Large parts of Lewisham operate under a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) — areas where parking is restricted to permit holders and paying visitors during set hours, shown on street signage at the entry point to each zone. This affects where a removal van can legally load and unload, so it's worth checking before moving day rather than on it.

What Lewisham Council says about CPZs

According to Lewisham Council, CPZs operate during the day, typically Monday to Friday or Saturday, with the exact days and hours shown on the entry signage for that specific zone — operating times are not the same across the whole borough, so the same street can have different rules to one a few roads away.

Lewisham Council also runs a visitor parking permit system for residents, which is relevant if you're the one moving in and want to arrange short-term parking for a removal van or for people helping you move. As of Council's published rates, visitor parking permits are available as a book of 10 one-hour vouchers, a half-day (up to five hours) permit, a full-day permit, or a weekly permit — check the council's website for current prices, since these are reviewed periodically.

For anything specific to your move — such as whether a parking suspension is needed or possible outside your property for the removal van — Lewisham Council's Permit Team can advise directly on 020 8787 5397 or lewishamparkingpermits@nslservices.co.uk.

What this means in practice for your move

• Check your street's CPZ signage (or ask your landlord/managing agent) for the operating days and hours that apply at both your old and new address.
• If you're a resident with a permit, moving-day parking for your own vehicle is usually straightforward; a removal van without a permit may still need a visitor permit or a parking suspension, depending on the zone.
• If in doubt, contact the council's Permit Team in advance — this is council administration, not something we can arrange on your behalf, but planning it a week or two ahead avoids a last-minute problem.
• Tell us about your parking situation when you book — a narrow street, a CPZ, or no realistic parking directly outside all affect how we plan the loading and unloading for your move.

We keep an eye on the practical side of this — which nearby streets tend to be easier for loading — but the specific rules, hours and any permit or suspension process for your exact address always come from Lewisham Council directly, since these can change.