Disabled parking bays

What is a disabled parking bay?

This is a white bay marking on a public road which has the word ‘disabled’ marked alongside it.

Disabled parking bays can be provided on a public road for residents who have no off-street parking. A disabled parking bay lets you park close to your home, but it is not limited to your use.

Apply for a disabled parking bay

To be eligible for a disabled parking bay, you must meet the following criteria and provide documentary evidence of each:

you must have a valid Blue Badge
you should be the driver of the vehicle requiring the bay (exceptions may be made should the driver reside at the same address)
the vehicle must be registered at your address
you should receive one of the following:
- Personal Independence Allowance (PIP) at the enhanced rate for mobility
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA) at the higher rate for mobility
- Attendance Allowance

Should you meet all the criteria and wish to apply for a disabled parking bay or require further information, please email parkingrestrictions@tunbridgewells.gov.uk.

Additional information

The highway conditions will be taken into consideration and a disabled parking bay will not be provided in locations that may compromise public safety, such as:

on a bend
on the brow of a hill
close to a junction
within a turning head
where a road is too narrow
where parking is prohibited (e.g. on yellow lines or zig-zag lines)

There are also restrictions on the number of disabled parking bays in one street.