Decision details

To consider objections from the statutory consultation undertaken between 26th February 2025 and 19th March 2025, for the proposed new dedicated disabled bays as part of Batch 5 - 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 1 of the Report
A summary of recommendations includes the following:
• 22 new dedicated disabled bays
• 6 conversions of existing disabled bays to dedicated disabled permit 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 not align to the Council’s Parking Strategy and our Parking Schemes – Resident Engagement Policy, and guidance issued by Department for Transport (DfT).

Publication date: 18/11/2025

Date of decision: 03/11/2025

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