Ideal for those who park all day for work. This permit can be used in most Dorset Council car parks by residents and non-residents working in the council area. It is available to buy monthly or annually. Find which car parks are included.
Cost and duration
The flexi stay car park permit is:
- £27.50 a month or £290 for 12 months (increasing to £29 a month or £305 from 1 April 2025)
- limited to 1 registered vehicle per permit
Eligibility
The vehicle registered to the permit must be fully roadworthy. It must be taxed, insured, and have a valid MOT.
Residents
Residents will need to prove that the vehicle is registered in their name and that they are a resident of Dorset Council (eg V5, insurance document to include address).
Businesses
Businesses will need to prove they are registered for Dorset Council business rates.
Non-Dorset Council residents who work in the Dorset Council area
Non-Dorset Council residents who work in the Dorset Council area will need to prove that they work for a business within the area (eg headed letter from employer, which must include applicant's home and work address).
Example saving
Park 5 days a week for work, 48 weeks a year, in Fairfield car park, Dorchester.
With an annual Flexi Stay permit (£305 a year), the cost works out at just under £1.28 a day or £25.41 a month
Without a permit, you’ll pay £6.30 a day. That’s £1,512 a year or £126 a month.
Apply for a flexi stay parking permit
Mipermit manage permits on our behalf. Permits are electronic so you do not need to display anything in your vehicle.
Using your permit
Once you have purchased a Flexi Stay car park permit, MiPermit has details of your registration number, so you do not need to do anything when you park in the included car parks. You also get three hours parking included in additional car parks, but when parking in these car parks you must book a session with MiPermit. See MiPermit on Youtube for further guidance.
Help applying for a permit
If you have any issues applying online, or registering with MiPermit please contact MiPermit on 0345 520 7007.
Terms and conditions
Having a permit does not guarantee you a parking space, please see our full terms and conditions for any further information.
Car parks you can park in
The flexi stay permit can be used in the following car parks for an unlimited stay. Please note motorhomes are not permitted in any Dorset Council car park from 10pm to 8am:
Beaminster
Blandford Forum
Bridport
Charmouth
Corfe Castle
Dorchester
- Colliton Park car park
- Durngate Street car park
- Fairfield car park
- Top O'Town car park
- Wollaston Fields car park
Ferndown
Gillingham
Lyme Regis
Portland
- Chesil car park
- Grangecroft Car Park - will be added from 3 April 2025
Shaftesbury
Sherborne
Sturminster Newton
Verwood
Wareham
West Bay
West Bexington
Weymouth
- Beach car park
- Lodmoor car park
- Nothe car park
- North Quay car park
- Overcombe car park
- Swannery car park
Wimborne
- Allenview car park
- Leigh Road car park
- Old Road car park
- Poole Road car park
- Pye Corner car park
- Westfield Close car park
Car parks limited to a maximum 3 hours stay
The Flexi Stay permit allows you a single parking session for up to 3 hours every day in the following car parks by booking a session on the MiPermit App (download the app for iPhone or Android). Find out how to activate your 3 hour session using MiPermit.
Beaminster
- The Square
Blandford Forum
- Church Lane
Bridport
- Rope Walks
- South Street
- Wykes Court
Corfe Castle
- Purbeck Park
Dorchester
- Acland Road
- Old Market
- Trinity Street (South)
Lyme Regis
- Broad Street
- Cobb Gate
Shaftesbury
- Bell Street
Sherborne
- Newland North
- Old Market Yard
Sturminster Newton
- Church Street
Wareham
- Rempstone Centre
West Bay
- Bridport Arms
- Esplanade
Weymouth
- Governors Lane
- Harbourside
- Melcombe Regis
- Park Street
- Royal Yard
Wimborne
- Hanham Road
- King Street
- Park Lane
Car parks you cannot use the Flexi Stay permit in
Dorchester
- History Centre
- Trinity Street (northern section)
Portland
- Castletown
West Bay
- Quayside
- The George
Weymouth
- Cosens Quay car park
- Pavilion car park
- Pavilion Forecourt
Wimborne
- Crown Mead
- Walford Mill
Wareham
- The Quay