Coaches and minibuses with a capacity of 12 seats or more need a permit to drive on certain roads in Purbeck.
The permit is free. The driver must keep a copy of the permit in the vehicle during the journey.
Coach permit for restricted roads in Purbeck
Apply for a permit
You must apply at least 5 working days before the date of travel.
Area and roads covered by the restriction
Download a map of the area and roads covered by the permit scheme.
This permit is to preserve or improve the amenities of the roads covered in the County of Dorset (Various Roads, Purbeck District) (Prohibition of use of Highways by Contract Carriages) Order 1975.
The following villages are covered by the permit scheme:
- Church Knowle
- Creech Hill
- East Creech
- Kimmeridge
- access to Kimmeridge Bay is via a separate private toll road (not covered by this Permit) which operates from the beginning of March to the October school half-term
- enquiries should be directed to the land agent on 01747 820031
- booking is not required but the toll charge is £20 per coach and £10 per minibus
- Steeple
- Tyneham - this location is within the MOD Ranges and access is under their control. Sometimes roads are closed during firing times. Contact MOD Lulworth (Lulworth Gunnery Ranges Office) on 01929 404712 for further information
- West Creech Hill
- roads to Worth Matravers
- no coach parking available in the village
- access with a permit is permitted for drop-off and collection only
- vehicles will need to leave the village and park in an acceptable location
Your responsibilities
We expect applicants, bus and coach operators/drivers to be considerate of the limited and narrow road network during their visit and park appropriately without causing unnecessary obstruction.
We cannot advise on appropriate parking places. See our coach parking information for more details.