Apply for an advisory disabled parking bay

If you are disabled or caring for somebody with a disability you can apply for an advisory disabled parking bay.

The number of parking bays that can be provided in any year is limited by the funding available meaning your application might not be processed this financial year. We will keep you informed throughout the process.

Your application might not be successful if: 

• there is adequate off-street parking at your house or near your house
• there is disk parking outside your home
• there are double yellow lines outside your home
• the vehicle parking the bay isn't registered to the property

You can contact us for advice by:

• making a highways parking enquiry
• calling: 0300 373 3306

Who can park in an advisory disabled parking bay

Advisory disabled parking bays can be used by anyone displaying a blue badge

Parking bays for the disabled are advisory only. No action can be taken by us or the Police against other users, whether they are displaying a blue badge or not. 

How to apply

You can download, complete and send a form to us.

Please complete the 'Apply for an advisory disabled parking bay form' (DOCX, 66KB)

You will need to provide evidence:

• of car ownership, either:
  • a copy of your V5 document
  • a letter of confirmation, if you vehicle is provided through Motability scheme
• that you hold a Blue Badge:
  • that you receive Personal Independent Payment PIP and score eight or more on the ‘moving around’ indicator in the award
  • or the higher rate disability living allowance
  • or a letter of support from your GP

Send your application by making a parking enquiry using our online highways enquiry form.

What happens next

When we receive the application form, we will:

• inspect the site and check if it's safe and practical to provide a parking bay
• consult with your neighbours
• tell you if your application has been successful
• Give a rough timescale for when the parking bay will be marked out

Appeal a decision

If you disagree with our decision and want to appeal, please contact us by:

• making a parking enquiry using the online highways enquiry form
• calling: 0300 373 3306

Unused advisory disabled parking bays

If a disabled parking bay is no longer needed let us know by:

• making a parking enquiry using the online highways enquiry form
• calling: 0300 373 3306