Foreshore Parking ePermit Application

This Visitor Paid Parking Pilot has now concluded.

Parking at Pilot locations is now free and ePermits are not required.

All car park users must adhere to time restrictions.  

A decision on the future of permanent Visitor Paid Parking has been deferred. 

Council will revisit the future of Visitor Paid Parking next year. 

Thank you to all residents who accessed their ePermits and Visitors who enjoyed our foreshores during the Pilot. 

The Pilot Evaluation Report(PDF, 2MB) and Strategic Recommendations Report(PDF, 1MB) are available. Find answers to all your questions by visiting Visitor Paid Parking and exploring our comprehensive list of FAQs.  


A Paid Parking Pilot for visitors to the Mornington Peninsula Shire will commence on 1 December 2023 at: 

  • Flinders Pier Foreshore carpark (Flinders) 
  • Schnapper Point Foreshore carpark (Mornington) 
  • Sunnyside Beach Foreshore carpark (Mount Eliza) 

As a resident you will not pay to park at these Pilot locations, but to ensure your vehicle can be recognised by the licence plate cameras, you will need to apply for an ePermit prior to your visit.

There are four different Permit Categories: 

  1. Resident Foreshore Parking Permit  
  2. Local Business Staff Foreshore Parking Permit  
  3. Volunteer/Club Foreshore Parking Permit  
  4. Accessible Foreshore Parking Permit 

Residents need to apply for an ePermit if you intend to park at one of the three locations included in the pilot.

Local Business Staff and Volunteer ePermits are available for eligible persons to minimise impact on surrounding business owners and their staff and to support community events that take place at our foreshores.

Accessible ePermits ensure that the cameras at each foreshore parking pilot site can recognise those who are parking with an accessible parking permit.

We understand that many residents who utilise accessible parking rely on support from carers, family and friends.  You are now welcome to add up to 5 vehicle registrations to your Accessible ePermit application to ensure you can park with ease at any of the pilot sites.

Most applicants will simply require a Resident Foreshore Parking Permit.

Permits will remain valid for the duration of the Pilot. 

Where is it happening?

Applying for a Foreshore Parking ePermit

Permits will be digital (ePermits) and linked to your vehicle registration number. Our ePermit system is powered by PayStay – an electronic system that manages resident accounts online and links the digital ePermit to the registration plate of the registered vehicle.

Resident Foreshore Parking ePermit

To apply for a Resident Foreshore Parking ePermit you will need:

  1. An email address
  2. One (1) proof of residency document. This can be:
    • rates notice (where mailing address matches the rateable address)
    • drivers licence
    • current lease agreement (not due to expire within three (3) months
    • utility bill (excluding mobile phone bills)
  3. Vehicle Registration Number
  4. One (1) proof your Vehicle is registered. This can be:
    • vehicle registration
    • car insurance
    • car lease agreement
    • letter from employer for company car

Local Business Staff Foreshore Parking ePermit

To apply for a Local Business Staff Foreshore Parking ePermit you need:

  1. An email address
  2. Evidence (on letterhead) that you are a business owner or staff member of a business within a Pilot Site.
  3. Vehicle Registration Number
  4. One (1) proof of Vehicle Registration. This can be:
    • vehicle registration
    • car insurance
    • car lease agreement
    • letter from employer for company car

Volunteer/Club Foreshore Parking ePermit

To apply for a Volunteer/Club Foreshore Parking ePermit you need:

  1. An email address
  2. Evidence that you are a Volunteer or Club Member at a Pilot Site.   
  3. Vehicle Registration Number  
  4. One (1) proof of Vehicle Registration. This can be:
    • vehicle registration
    • car insurance
    • car lease agreement
    • letter from employer for company car

Accessible Foreshore Parking ePermit

To apply for an Accessible Foreshore Parking ePermit you need:

  1. An email address
  2. Accessible Parking Permit Number
  3. Vehicle Registration Number(s)
    *You are able to add up to 5 vehicle registrations to your Accessible Foreshore Parking ePermit application. 

    Please Note: You will still be required to display your physical Accessibility Permit in your vehicle.

 

Download: Foreshore Parking ePermit Application Guide and Support(PDF, 908KB)

Step 1.Sign Up or Log In to PayStay

  • If you are new to PayStay create an account by clicking on ‘Sign up’.    
  • If you already have a PayStay account, login using your PayStay username/email and password.

Step 2.Apply for your ePermit

To apply for you ePermit you need to: 

  • Click the ‘Apply for a Foreshore Parking ePermit’ button on Council’s Website which will link you to the PayStay portal. 
  • Ensure your details are correct in the user detail/profile. 
  • On the left of screen, select the type of permit you wish to apply for.  
  • Upload your supporting documents when prompted
  • Add your Vehicle Registration Details 
  • Repeat Step 2 if you are eligible and require additional ePermits.

Apply for a Foreshore Parking ePermit

Council has appointed global technology company, Orikan to implement the end to end smart parking technology solution for the Visitor Paid Parking Pilot including our ePermits system. In receiving, assisting with and processing ePermit applications, Orikan:

  • Only collects information for the purpose of confirming residency, issuing, and administering the permit
  • Collects, stores, and handles all information in a manner that complies with the Privacy Act
  • Stores all information in a secure Australian database with an Information Security Management System that complies with ISO27001 and is regularly audited and reviewed.