You can apply for one of 3 types of residential disabled parking bays:

• new general disabled bay, which can be used by anyone with a Blue Badge, and costs £325
• new permit disabled bay, which can only be used by the permit holder, and costs £460
• conversion of an existing general disabled bay into a new permit disabled bay, which costs £255

We must consult with the public before a bay can be installed. This is part of the statutory process. Payment will be taken before installation of the bay.

Before you apply

Before you apply, you should know that:

• your application may not be approved if you have off-road parking
• you must be the Blue Badge holder who lives at the address
• a vehicle must be registered to the address
• each bay will be 6.6 metres long when parallel to the kerb
• residential disabled bays have no maximum stay
• it can take up to 12 months from application to installation

How to apply

Use our online form to apply for a residential disabled parking bay.

How to get in touch

If you have any queries about residential disabled parking bays, email disabledbay@bcpcouncil.gov.uk. When requesting the removal of a bay, make sure to include the location and reason for your request.