The UK city considering charging 'SUV parking tax' on larger cars

The UK city considering charging 'SUV parking tax' on larger carsA council could be the first in England to charge more for larger cars Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Jon King, News Reporter 12:36, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 Updated: 12:42, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 Bath and North East Somerset Council already faces a backlash over the proposal (Image: SWNS)Drivers in one of the UK's most historic cities could face "SUV tax" parking charges based on how big their cars are. Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES) has begun consulting the public over changes to parking in Bath – and is already facing a backlash. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) The authority's plans cover a variety of parking issues, such as requiring a valid MOT for parking permits and increasing the costs of visitor permits. But the most eye-catching is a proposal to charge locals for permits related to the size of their cars – a first in England. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy HMRC confirms state pension tax change rule for all state pensioners 'Rachel Reeves has just gone completely loopy – will bankrupt Britain even more' This could mean suppleme...