Pedestrian Zone

Town centre permits

The main shopping area in Gravesham Borough is in the centre of Gravesend itself which is on the southern bank of the River Thames.

To make shopping safer and better for visitors, some roads in the centre part of Gravesend have been pedestrianised and restrictions apply to drivers wishing to gain access. Most of the main shopping streets in Gravesend ban vehicle access between 10am and 6pm (the core time) seven days a week.  Anyone else requiring access to these roads during the core time needs to apply for a permit.

All deliveries in the pedestrianised areas generally have to be made outside the core time of 10 am to 6 pm. The restrictions also apply to vehicles used for building work and alterations to premises

The council is committed to maintaining the pedestrian zone for pedestrian use only during the core time. Permits are therefore not issued unless the applicant has a very good reasons for not being able to enter outside the core time. At least seven working days notice is required in order for the application to be assessed.

If you would like to apply for a permit please write to:

Parking Services
Civic Centre
Gravesham Borough Council
Windmill Street
Gravesend
Kent
DA12 1AU

Or send an email to parking.services@gravesham.gov.uk

Or phone our customer contact Centre on 01474 33 70 00 

Note: please supply the date, time, vehicle type, registration number and site address on all faxes.

Please note that if you intend to erect scaffolding or a hoarding or wish to store building materials temporarily on the highway (this includes both the road and footway surfaces as well as any highway verges) you will need further permission to do so.  Please contact Kent Highways on 08458 247 800 or email  mailto:kent.highwayservices@kent.gov.uk.

If you would like to apply for further licences for the erection of scaffolding or hoardings or to store building materials on the highway, please use the link KCC Permits and Licences  which will take you to another related article which explains the licensing process and how you can apply for one.