Disabled people - parking bays
Any Blue Badge holder may apply for a blue badge holders parking
place. The Council will consider the application. There are two
different schemes available:
- A disabled parking bay that is available for use by any
holder of a Blue Badge near a hospital, clinic, doctor's surgery,
chemist or other public building; or
- A dedicated disabled parking bay close to the applicants
address that can only be used by the holder of the corresponding
numbered permit.
In each case, the parking place will be sited as near as
possible to the relevant building but we have to take the following
into consideration:
- Traffic flow
- The interests of the owners and occupiers of adjoining
properties
- Access to premises
- Road safety
Any Blue Badge holder is able to park in a disabled parking bay.
As a Blue Badge holder, to obtain a new disabled parking bay (for
use by any Blue Badge holder) a successful application must be made
which demonstrates certain qualification criteria. To qualify for a
disabled parking bay, you must first hold a valid Blue Badge
and:
- Demonstrate a genuine need for the bay requested
- Not have access to private parking within or near the
premises
You can obtain an application form using the details above. We
will make every effort to deal with applications as quickly as
possible. However, putting in parking places involves consultation
with local people and statutory bodies as well as the production
and publication of Traffic Management Orders. An application will
take a minimum of three months to process.
Applying for a dedicated disabled parking bay
A dedicated disabled parking bay is reserved for one specific
badge holder. To obtain a dedicated badge holder's parking bay, a
successful applicant must satisfy certain qualification criteria.
To qualify for a dedicated badge holder's parking bay, you must
hold a valid blue badge and:
- Receive the higher rate mobility component of the disability
living allowance
- Drive your own car or nominate a carer who drives you and
resides at your address
- Have no access to private parking
- Provide copies of your driving licence and vehicle registration
documents showing your name and address (showing you are a local
resident)
If you do not receive a qualifying allowance because you are of
retirement age, your mobility impairment will need to be assessed
by an occupational therapist appointed by the Council.
You can obtain an application form by contacting us. The contact
details are given above. We will make every effort to deal with
applications as quickly as possible. However, putting in parking
places involves consultation with local people and statutory bodies
as well as the production and publication of Traffic Management
Orders. An application will take a minimum of three months to
process.