Apply for a disabled person's residential parking bay

A disabled parking marking is a rectangular box with a symbol of a person in a wheelchair in the centre.

Markings in town centres are controlled by a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and are legally enforceable, marking outside people's homes are only advisory.

Eligibility criteria

To qualify for a disabled person's parking bay, you must:

  • live at the property
  • get Personal Independence payment (PIP) at the enhanced mobility rate or Attendance Allowance (if you are over 65) or a Certificate of Vision Impairment (CVI)
  • a valid Blue Badge
  • keep a vehicle permanently at the property

Do not apply for a disabled parking bay if:

  • You have access to suitable off-street parking (e.g. a garage, yard or driveway).
  • You do not have a vehicle at your address (not for carers, visitors or ambulances).
  • Enforceable road markings or permit parking already exist outside your home.
  • Your property is in turning head area of a cul-de-sac.
  • Your home is within 10 metres of a bend, junction or access road.
  • The road outside your home is narrow and less than 5 metres wide.
  • A driveway or access sits directly opposite your home on a narrow road.
  • A bay would obstruct or restrict the flow of traffic.
  • You have no vehicle at the property but receive frequent visits from carers or ambulances.

If any of your neighbours object to the parking bay, your application may be refused.

Disabled markings on unadopted highways

  • These are not the responsibility of the council.
  • They have to be agreed and funded by the landowner.
  • Permission and approval should be sought from all householders and property owners living on the unadopted street or road.

After you have applied

  • Your application will be assessed.
  • The address, location and road safety implications will be assessed to see if it is a suitable location.
  • A letter will be sent to households who will be affected by the marking to ask if they have any objections. Objections are passed onto your Ward Councillors who will make the final decision.
  • We will contact you directly with the outcome.
  • The process can take up to 12 weeks.

How much this costs

You do not pay for a disabled parking marking outside your home, it is covered by the council.

How to apply for a disabled person's residential parking bay

Clock Completing this form takes around 5 minutes.

Paperclip Before completing the form, please have these documents and evidence ready to upload:

  • A copy of your mobility award (PIP, Attendance Allowance or CVI).
  • A copy of your vehicle registration documents (V5).
  • If you have a motability vehicle, provide a copy of your vehicle invoice instead of a V5.
  • A copy of your current insurance certificate.
Apply for a disabled person's residential parking bay

If you are unable to upload the documents, you can post or email copies of them within 14 days of your application. Please do not send original documents. Your application process will end if evidence is not received within the timeframe.

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When it is not possible to have a disabled parking marking

  • If it encourages others to park in an area where they are not supposed to.
  • Where it may cause an obstruction on a narrow road.
  • If any of your neighbours object to the parking bay then your application may be refused.
  • If you have applied for a marking but you do not own a vehicle.
  • If you have no vehicle, but receive frequent ambulance visits.

Disabled parking markings on unadopted highways

  • These are not the responsibility of the council.
  • They have to be agreed and funded by the landowner.
  • Permission and approval should be sought from all the householders and property owners who live on the unadopted street or road.

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