Blue Badge Parking Scheme - WNC

A Blue Badge is a disabled parking permit that allows easier access to public facilities for people with severe mobility issues or non-visible (hidden) conditions, causing them to severely struggle with the journeys between a vehicle and their destination by allowing them to park closer.

Qualifying for a Blue Badge

You automatically qualify if:

• You receive 8+ points under the 'Moving Around' descriptor for the mobility component of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
• You receive the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) with a score of 10 for 'Planning and Following a Journey.' Specifically, the 10 points states "cannot undertake any journey because it would cause overwhelming psychological distress to claimant." You will have to provide the decision letter from the Dept of Work and Pensions. 
• You receive the Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA). If you receive the Attendance Allowance, you should apply under the physical condition.
• You are Registered Severely Sight Impaired (Blind). If you are partially sighted, you should apply under the physical condition.
• You receive the War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement.
• You receive a lump sum benefit from the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces Compensation Scheme (the lump sum awarded needs to be within tariff levels 1 to 8).

Other ways you may qualify

Please refer to the Blue Badges webpage for the current and up to date information on other ways you or your child may qualify for a Blue Badge

Apply for or Renew a Blue Badge

Getting Help With Your Blue Badge Application

If you need help completing your Blue Badge application, you can book an appointment at your local library. 

Blue Badge Application Progress Updates and Timescales

Blue Badges are assessed within 6 weeks of the council receiving all supporting documents.

If you do not provide all the correct documents within 28 days, your application will be automatically closed and you will be refunded.

When To Renew Your Blue Badge

If your application is successful, your Blue Badge will be issued for 3 years.

You will not automatically receive a renewal reminder. It is the badge holder's responsibility to apply for a new badge 8 weeks before the expiry date.