Apply for or renew a Blue Badge

Blue Badges help people with disabilities or health conditions park closer to their destination.

You may be eligible for a Blue Badge if you have a severe mobility problem or certain visible or non-visible (hidden) disabilities.

You can apply for a Blue Badge whether you are a driver or a passenger.

The Blue Badge scheme provides a national range of on-street parking concessions for Blue Badge holders.

A Blue Badge allows you to park:

• without charge or time limit in some otherwise restricted on-street parking spaces
• on yellow lines for up to 3 hours, unless there is a loading ban in place

Blue Badges are usually valid for up to 3 years.

If you qualify under the ‘without further assessment’ criteria and your PIP or HRMCDLA award expires within 3 years, your Blue Badge will expire on the same date as your award.

For example:

• if your award is valid for 2 years, your Blue Badge will be valid for 2 years
• if your award is valid for 4 years, your Blue Badge will be valid for 3 years

Successful applications and renewals cost £10.

Make sure you have the supporting documents listed in the 'what you need to apply' section.

You will need these documents to complete your application.

It can take up to 12 weeks to assess your application.

Missing information or supporting documents may delay a decision.