All public car parks in Daventry town centre offer free parking within the time restrictions displayed on car park signs.
Our printable map shows car park locations, time limits and the location of dedicated bays for blue badge holders.
Always read the car park signs carefully after parking.
Short Stay Parking
Short stay car parks owned or patrolled by Daventry District Council are available with time limits of 3 hours, 1½ hours or 30 minutes.
4 hour no-return rules apply to all short stay car parks. This means that once you have left a short stay car park you may not return to that car park - or any other short stay car park - within 4 hours.
A £60 fine (Excess Charge) may be incurred if you exceed the time limit, return within 4 hours, or break any other car park regulation.
Long Stay Parking
Long stay car parks are marked as 'All Day' on our printable map .
The Welton Road Undercroft Car Park is locked at night. Normal opening hours for this car park are 7:30am - 8:30pm Monday to Thursday, and 7:30am - 6:30pm Friday. It is closed during weekends.
Car Parks Maintenance
The Council maintains a number of town centre car parks and is responsible for routine cleaning and repairing of defects. In winter, the car parks are not routinely cleared of snow and ice, but grit bins are installed near entrances and/or high risk areas.
Defects can be reported to us by using the 'contact us' link at the bottom of the page. The following town centre car parks are not maintained by the Council:
Appealing Against a Parking Ticket
Complete an appeals form if you believe that a ticket has been issued incorrectly.
Blue Badge Holder?
There are more than 50 town centre parking spaces allocated to Blue Badge holders and our PDF format printable map provides a location guide. You may park for as long as necessary in any of Daventry District Council's car parks, but you must clearly display your valid Blue Badge and park within a proper parking bay. The rule which allows Blue Badge holders to park on yellow lines on the street does not apply in car parks. Therefore, always park fully in a marked bay.
For further information about Blue Badge eligibility, including how to apply, visit the Directgov Blue Badge page or Northamptonshire County Council's Blue Badge page.
Motorcycles
A motorcycle bay with a secure locking bar is available at Primrose Hill car park.
Motorcycles may also use conventional bays, and are not subject to time limits.
Permits For Town Centre Residents
Residents of Daventry town centre who have insufficient off-road parking may be eligible for Residents' Exemption Permits. These allow vehicles to park in our short stay car parks beyond the normal time limit and they also allow parking in on-street 'D1 Bays'. Residents' Exemption Permits cost:
- £16 per year for the first vehicle (subject to certain conditions).
- £276 per year (or £23 per month) for any further vehicles belonging to people at that property.
- There is a £16 administration charge to change the details on a permit, or to replace a lost permit.
- Residents' Exemption Permit Application Form.
Permits For Local Businesses
Business Loading Permits allow vehicles that are frequently used to transport goods or customers to remain in a short stay car park beyond the normal time limit.
A Business Loading Permit costs £276 per year or £23 per month.
Permits For Construction Vehicles
Temporary Permits allow vehicles used for construction or similar work to remain in a short stay car park beyond the normal time limit.
A Temporary Permit costs £16 for a period of 28 consecutive days.
Special Exemption Permit
A Special Exemption Permit allows a vehicle to remain in a short stay car park beyond the normal time limit. It is only available for people engaged in a form of community service which requires quick access to their vehicle - for example, reserve fire fighters. Special Exemption Permits are issued free of charge.
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