Decision details
To consider objections from the statutory consultation undertaken between 15th January 2025 to 5th February 2025, for the proposed new and relocation of dedicated disabled bays as part of Batch 4 - 2024/2025
Decision Maker: Head of Highways and Parking
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
Approve to implement the proposed changes to
disabled parking at 15 locations detailed in Table
A summary of recommendations includes the following:
• 13 new dedicated disabled bays
• 2 conversions of existing disabled bays to dedicated
disabled parking bays
• Remove controlled parking zone restrictions where the
introduction of new dedicated disabled bays is approved.
Reasons for the decision:
To prioritise parking and safety of disabled
residents who live in the affected roads
Alternative options considered:
A “Do Nothing” approach was
considered but not recommended as it would be against the Councils
current dedicated disabled person parking policy and legal
requirements set by Department for Transport (DfT).
Publication date: 05/06/2025
Date of decision: 18/03/2025
Accompanying Documents:
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