Blue Badge policy

Last updated: 21 September 2026

Criteria that are deemed to be out of scope of the Blue Badge Scheme

The Blue Badge scheme is focused on risk and identifying a clear benefit of need to the individual. The following criteria will not be considered as part of the assessment process:

  • the need for a wider space to allow vehicle doors to open fully
  • difficulties carrying shopping
  • the need for urgent access to public toilets