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 £340
- new permit disabled bay, which can only be used by the permit holder, and costs £480
- conversion of an existing general disabled bay into a new permit disabled bay, which costs £265
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, it's important to 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
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How to apply
Apply for a residential disabled parking bay online.
You will need:
- proof of address
- a copy of your Blue Badge (front and back)
- a copy of your vehicle registration document (V5)
Contact us
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.