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Sands Lane Lorry Park, Dewsbury

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About lorry parking

Parking Office - February 2011
highways.ross@kirklees.gov.uk

Where you can park a lorry in Kirklees

The council has one designated lorry parking site, Sands Lane Lorry Park in Dewsbury.
  • View a map of Sands Lane Lorry Park
  • The lorry park is for the use of HGVs and PSVs only.
  • A £10.00 payment can be made via a debit or credit card at the pay and display machine, this will allow parking for a 24 hour period.
  • An application form can be completed to request an annual permit.
  • The lorry park has a limited number of spaces, therefore all permit applications are subject to approval and you may be placed on a waiting list.
  • Please note that having a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space.
  • There may be a charge of £20.00 for a replacement permit to be issued.
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Parking a lorry on the public highway

A lorry should not be parked on the public highway if:
  • It is over 3.5 tonnes in weight (for example anything substantially bigger than a transit van); and
  • It is not in use, such as overnight and at weekends.
Some lorries may be exempt.
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Reporting a lorry parking on the highway

Complete the Service request form with these details:
  • company name on the side of the lorry
  • registration number
  • how often the lorry parks on the highway.
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More information

Complete the Service request form.
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