The University is creating a new Car Park 14 Community Parking permit to allow local residents to make use of the car park outside of core business hours. Whilst currently limited, the scheme is designed to make better use of University facilities for the benefit of our neighbours.
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FAQ for residents, staff & students
What is the Car Park 14 Community Parking Pilot Scheme?
The Car Park 14 Community Parking Pilot Scheme is a new initiative by the University to allow eligible local residents to use the Car Park 14 car park outside of University business hours.
The pilot scheme will run from Thursday 23 April 2026 until Friday 23 October 2026.
This scheme aims to make better use of space that would otherwise sit empty, while helping to ease parking pressures in the local area and build stronger links with our local community. This is part of our commitment to supporting positive community relations and making better use of campus facilities.
Where is Car Park 14 located?
Car Park 14 is located on the northern side of the A30, on the edge of our Egham Campus. More information can be found here.
When can residents park in Car Park 14?
Permitted hours for the community parking trial will be:
- Weekdays: 6pm-7.30am (Monday to Friday)
- Weekends: From 6pm on Friday to 7.30am on Monday
- Bank holidays: Full access unless otherwise advised
Any exemptions to the regular permitted hours (such as during University Open Days, Graduation ceremonies etc) will be communicated to permit holders via their registered email ahead of scheduled closures.
Whilst any such exemption will be clearly signposted at Car Park 14’s entrance ahead of time, residents planning to use Car Park 14 are advised to consult the University’s website before using Royal Holloway’s parking facilities.
Who is eligible to apply?
During the current trial period, the scheme is only available to residents living on the following streets:
- South Road
- St Jude’s Road (from the junction of South Road to Victoria Street)
- Victoria Street
- Armstrong Road
- Alexandra Road
- Albert Road
- Harvest Road (from the junction with South Road to Victoria Street)
Is there a cost to apply for or hold a permit?
No. This is a free pilot scheme; no charges will apply to eligible local residents.
How can I apply?
- Visit the parking section of the University website
- Click 'apply for a parking permit'
- Register or update your parking permit
- Select New Application
- Choose the Car Park 14 Community Parking permit option
- Complete the form and upload required documents
- Submit the application
How will I know if my application is successful?
You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. If your application needs amendments (e.g., unclear documents), the email will provide instructions.
Who can I speak to if I’m experiencing an issue with my permit?
You can email PremisesAdmin@rhul.ac.uk if you have any questions or issues with your permit application.
When does the permit expire?
At present, the Community Parking permit scheme is operating as a pilot trial. The pilot begins on Thursday 23 April 2026, and will run for six months ending on Friday 23 October 2026, at which point the University will begin an internal review.
Were the scheme to become permanent, all permits would expire at the end of September each year, with reminders sent in advance.
Will this impact parking availability for staff or students?
No. The scheme operates strictly outside of University business hours. During core hours (7.30am-6pm, Monday-Friday), Car Park 14 will remain for staff and student use only.
What if I need to park overnight as a student or staff member?
Students and colleagues may still park overnight under the terms of their existing permits, as this scheme does not impact valid 24/7 campus permits.
Will security patrols continue during the community use hours?
Yes. The University’s regular security patrols will continue during evenings, nights, and weekends. However, please note that the University cannot accept responsibility for any loss, theft, or damage to vehicles or personal belongings while parked on campus, including during community access hours.
What happens if a resident parks without a permit or outside the allowed hours?
Any vehicles parked within Car Park 14 without a permit or outside of the permitted times will receive a penalty charge notice. The penalty charges will be issued by Royal Holloway’s third-party parking management company, who will also handle any appeals directly.
A penalty charge will incur a £60 fine, which will be reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days.
How will the University be deciding whether to make the scheme permanent?
We will be monitoring how many local permits have been requested, and how many have been issued. We are also able to create reports around how many parking sessions have been recorded from vehicles registered to the scheme.
We will be using all this information and other data points to better understand the level of demand for the scheme, and its efficacy. All these factors will influence discussions on whether the scheme is viable as a permanent parking solution for local residents, once the pilot scheme ends on Friday 23 October 2026.
