Open consultation

​​Private parking code of practice​

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
• Published: 11 July 2025

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Summary

​​We are seeking views on proposals to raise standards across the private parking industry ahead of preparing a new code of practice.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 5 September 2025

Consultation description

​​The Parking (Code of Practice) Act 2019 (the Act) requires the Secretary of State to prepare a code of practice containing guidance about the operation and management of private parking facilities. The Act is applicable across England, Scotland and Wales.  

​The government’s code of practice contains:

• guidance that promotes good practice in the operation and management of private parking facilities
• guidance about appeals against private parking charges imposed by, or on behalf of, persons providing private parking facilities 

This consultation seeks views on the government proposed measures aimed at raising standards in the private parking industry before launching the Code of Practice.  

​This is a public consultation and we welcome views from anyone who has an interest in private parking. However, views are especially invited from:

• car park users
• those who represent the interests of motorists
• the parking industry
• landowners
• businesses involved in debt recovery

Documents

Private parking code of practice

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Annex A: proposed minor corrections/clarifications to the withdrawn code

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Ways to respond

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Complete a response form and either

Email to:

parking@communities.gov.uk

Write to:

Private Parking 2025 Consultation,
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government,
2 Marsham Street,
London,
SW1P 4DF

Published 11 July 2025