Parking on the Trumpington Street site
Only members of staff who have been issued with parking permits may park their cars on the Trumpington Street Site during the working day (Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00). There is no provision during working hours for parking by family members, or by anyone who does not have business in the Department. Permits are available only to assistant, academic and academic-related staff (see below under 'Car parking applications'); unfortunately, the Department is not able to provide permission to park within working hours to undergraduate and postgraduate students, or to research staff except on medical grounds.
Although individual spaces are not allocated to individual permit holders, permits have been issued on a one-permit-to-one-space basis. It is therefore important that permit holders contact the Facilities Manager (facilities-manager@eng.cam.ac.uk) to notify him of any periods when they will not be using their space, as there may be others who need to park during those times.
In addition to the parking spaces for permit holders, there is a limited number of other spaces that may be booked by members of staff, as described below.
The Facilities Manager, as part of his duties, is responsible to the Head of Department for overseeing parking, but the working of the system is largely dependent on goodwill and lack of selfishness among users. Staff who have been issued with a permit may park in any free space on site (except the bookable spaces described below).
Parking outside working hours
The above regulations apply during the normal working day (Monday - Friday 08:00-17:00). After 17:00, and on Saturdays and Sundays, there are no restrictions on parking for any member of staff or student, providing the roadways are kept clear. Applications for bulk parking for societies, clubs, weddings etc, however should be made to the Facilities Manager by email to facilities-manager@eng.cam.ac.uk.
Bookable parking spaces at Trumpington Street
In addition to the spaces allocated to permit holders, a limited number of spaces may be booked by Department staff for the purposes outlined below. Before making a booking, please read the details below about the information you should provide. The bookable spaces are all those opposite Reception.
Visitor Car Parking (6 spaces)
Parking in the six visitor spaces must be booked in advance via Car Parking Bookings by a member of staff. To avoid embarrassment to visitors, it is important to ensure that visitors are aware of how many spaces have been booked for them. Visitors' parking can only be booked in the designated visitor spaces. Visitors cannot book spaces for themselves; booking must be by a member of Department staff via the Car Parking Bookings system. Required information: visitor's name; vehicle registration number; host's contact details.
West Cambridge Parking (5 spaces)
These five spaces are reserved for staff based at West Cambridge, and parking in these spaces must be booked via Car Parking Bookings in advance. You should give a brief description of the reason for your visit to the Trumpington Street site; priority will be given to reasons such as "lecture to deliver", "other teaching commitment", "general meeting, collection/casual meeting". Required information: Name; vehicle registration number; reason; mobile phone number.
Car parking applications for all Engineering car parks
Please see below details of the car parking permit application process for use of all Engineering car parks in the 2024/25 academic year, which will close on Friday 2nd August 2024. Permits are available only to assistant, academic and academic-related staff unfortunately, the Department is not able to provide permission to park within working hours to undergraduate and postgraduate students, or to research staff except on medical grounds.
The car parking permit application window for the academic year 2024-25 will close on Friday 2nd August 2024.
All parking permits for 23/24 will expire on 30th September 2024.
All members of staff who wish to park in University car parks during the coming academic year (1st October 2024 to 30th September 2025) should make an application online: Car Parking Application | WebForms (cam.ac.uk) (Raven login required)
Permits are allocated according to strict criteria; details can be found on our car parking webpages. Your Department Administrator may ask for evidence of eligibility, where appropriate. Please also be aware that no applications will be considered until after the application window closes on the 2nd August 2024. All applications made during the application window are judged by criteria, not by first received.
The application form asks how many days per week you anticipate being in the workplace. Providing this information will help us to ensure we allocate the appropriate number of permits based on departmental need.
Should you be successful and your application is approved, you will be notified in September and permits will be valid from 30th September 2024.
Please note that we only issue paper permits for non-barriered car parks. In all other instances, your University card will be programmed with access that you can swipe at the barrier. Please ensure your University card is in date else we will not be able to add access to it.
The demand for car parking far outweighs the number of available parking spaces. In line with the University’s Transport Strategy 2019-2024, we encourage you to consider using more sustainable modes of transport where possible. Some options are listed below. The University has also launched a free travel advisor service: travel advisors can offer individual, tailored advice on transport options.
While the University makes every effort to ensure that parking permits are allocated fairly (i.e. according to the availability of spaces on site, staff numbers, and need) please be aware that having a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space in the car park.
It is imperative that you apply under the correct department. You must apply under the department that employs you. Applications under the wrong department will be rejected and you will need to reapply after 7th October 2024. If you are unsure, please contact you department administrator and they will be able to advise.
More information can be found here. If you have any further questions, please contact the Facilities Management Team: Facilities.Management@admin.cam.ac.uk.
Visitor Parking at West Cambridge
Visitor parking at the other Department sites is managed as follows: -
- IfM: through IfM Car Parking Bookings
- Electrical Engineering Division Building and Nanoscience Centre: through Electrical Engineering Group
- Whittle Lab: through Turbomachinery Group
- Schofield Centre: through Soil Mechanics Group
- Civil Engineering Building: through Division D
General regulations which apply to all
Parking is at all times undertaken at the risk of the individual. The University accepts no liability for any damage to vehicles parked on its premises howsoever caused.