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: 19/06/2025

Date of decision: 18/03/2025

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