Apply for a disabled parking space outside your house
An accessible or disabled parking bay is a reserved space on the public road for use by Blue Badge holders.
You can apply if you have a valid Blue Badge, you are the driver living at the property and you:
- have serious mobility difficulties
- care for a disabled person who has serious mobility difficulties and who, because of age or condition, cannot be left alone
The parking space consists of a single white road marking (about 5 metres long) and won't extend beyond the boundaries of your property.
A sign will be provided. We will attach it to a suitable fence or wall, but if not available, a metal post will be provided at your expense.
The sign and line are advisory only - they can't be enforced by us or the police. This means the sign and line will be ineffective if not respected by your neighbours.
The sign will remain our property. If the line needs renewing, report it online.
Tell us if the sign is no longer needed. We will collect it for re-use.
Cost
You need to pay £240 for the sign and line if successful.
If there isn't a suitable garden fence or wall, an additional £170 (£410 in total) will be charged for a new post for the sign.
Payment details will be in your letter.
Work won't be ordered until payment has been received and will be carried out when suitable personnel are in the area.
Apply
If you think you are eligible, please complete an application form.
It must be countersigned by a professional who knows about your mobility problems, such as:
- a doctor
- health visitor
or - occupational therapist
Some medical practices may charge you to complete this form.
Include a copy of your vehicle's V5 document or a copy of the rental agreement if the car is provided by Motability or a similar organisation.
When we receive your application, the location will be inspected to make sure the request is practical, safe and justified.
We will write in 6 to 8 weeks with a decision.
Return completed application forms to:
Highway Regulations
Sheerness House
41 Meadow Road
Kettering
Northamptonshire
NN16 8TL
Last updated 14 July 2024