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.