A trader parking permit scheme has been established for traders at Bennetswood shopping strip (Bronte Road), Blackburn, Brentford Square, Mont Albert North (Milne Road), Mitcham multi-deck car park (Britannia Mall and Brunswick off-street car park), Mont Albert Village and Salisbury Avenue (Laburnum Street).

The scheme is designed to provide the opportunity of all day parking for traders nearby to their business.

Trader Parking Options

Trader parking is limited to the following areas:

Area
Blackburn *An annual fee applies
Brentford Square
Milne Road, Mont Albert North
Mitcham multi-deck car park (Britannia Mall and Brunswick off-street car park)
Mont Albert
Salisbury Avenue (Laburnum Street)

NOTE: Brentford Square trader parking permits are managed by Brentford Square Centre Management. Council has no involvement in their allocation 

Who can Apply for Trader Parking Permits

Traders who operate a shop or restaurant in the Bennetswood, Blackburn, Brentford Square, Milne Road Mont Albert North, Mitcham, Mont Albert and Salisbury Avenue Laburnum trading precincts are eligible for Trader Parking Permits. The number of permits available to each trader varies for each precinct.

Note: The issue of a permit does not guarantee the availability of a parking space.

The following people are ineligible for a Trader Parking Permit:

• Traders who do not operate a shop or restaurant in the Bennetswood, Blackburn, Brentford Square, Milne Road Mont Albert North, Mitcham, Mont Albert and Salisbury Avenue Laburnum trading precincts
• Non-traders such as residents or tradespeople working at the premises.

Trader parking permits may only be used in the area designated on the permit.

Where a Trader Parking Permit can be Used

Trader Parking Permits can only be used in designated Trader Permit Zones specified on the permit documentation.

Where a Trader Parking Permit can NOT be used

A Trader Parking Permit does not allow the holder an exemption to park in:

• On-street parking areas with parking restrictions – you cannot park for longer than the parking restriction period
• Areas marked as no parking or no stopping areas including clearways during clearway restriction times
• Permit restricted parking areas such as disabled persons’ parking areas, bus stops, taxi ranks, loading zones and construction zones
• Two minute parking restriction zones
• Prohibited areas such as across driveways, on centre reservations, nature strips, too close to intersections or pedestrian crossings or close to footways.

When a Trader Parking Permit can be used

Parking in Trader Permit Parking Areas can only take place after a permit application has been approved, the permit fee paid (where relevant) and the permit is displayed. If the permit display conditions are not complied with, penalties may apply.

Permits are permanent for all areas other than Blackburn. Blackburn trader parking permits must be renewed by 1 February each year.

Permitted Vehicles

Passenger type vehicles are the only type of vehicle that may use a trader parking permit.

Trader Parking Permit Conditions of Use

Contravening the trader parking permit conditions may result in the cancellation or suspension of trader parking permits or restrictions being placed on permit eligibility for up to the remaining life of the trader parking permit.

No refunds will be given where a trader parking permit is cancelled due to breach of its conditions.

Note: The use of available parking spaces in the trader parking permit area may be suspended by members of the Victoria Police or by authorised Council Officers at any time.