Disabled Persons Parking Spaces

We can provide a Disabled Persons Parking Space (DPPS) in a residential street for Blue Badge holders that meet certain eligibility criteria.

What is an advisory DPPS?

An advisory Disabled Persons Parking Space (DPPS) is a parking space marked on the Public Highway to standards set out in the Department for Transport’s Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions manual. It is available for use by any blue badge holder.

When will a space not be laid?

>We do not provide DPPS in the following cases:

• where the applicant has access to suitable off street parking or a garage
• for dial-a-ride, taxis, hospital drivers or others for the purposes of picking up of or setting down passengers
• for non-disabled visitors or carers
• as a means of keeping private driveways clear for use by other vehicles

Where can a space be laid?

A DPPS will not be provided at, on, or near to the following:

• roads other than the adopted Public Highway
• roads with a width of less than 5.5 metres
• in areas classed as turning heads or circles
• opposite or within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction
• a pedestrian crossing, including the area marked by the zig-zag lines
• where the kerb has been lowered to help wheelchair users and powered mobility vehicles
• a driveway entrance to a property
• a bus or tram stop or taxi rank
• a school entrance
• a traffic island
• a bend
• the brow of a hill or hump bridge
• a road marked with double white lines
• a tram or cycle lane
• on the approach to a level crossing/tramway crossing
• where there are overriding interests within the neighbourhood

What is the assessment criteria for an application?

• The applicant must be a ‘Blue Badge’ holder. Proof of evidence will be required
• The applicant must live at the application address. Proof of evidence will be required
• The applicant or someone else resident at the application address must own a vehicle registered at the application address. Proof of evidence will be required
• Applications must be by, or on behalf of, persons who are in receipt of either the higher or lower rate mobility component of the Disability Living Allowance, or a Doctor’s letter confirming that, in the Doctor’s opinion, they would have been eligible for the higher rate allowance if they were to apply for it and they were under 65 years of age

What is the cost of an advisory DPPS?

An advisory DPPS is currently provided at no cost to the resident.

How do I request an advisory DPPS?

Please contact us on 0121 704 8004 to request an advisory DPPS.