Decision details

To consider objections from the statutory consultation undertaken between 18th March 2026 and 8th April 2026, for the proposal to remove 38 existing disabled parking bays.

Decision Maker: Head of Highways and Parking

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Approve the proposed removal of the existing disabled parking bays at 38 locations detailed in Table 1 of this report
A summary of recommendations includes the following:
• Removal of 38 existing disabled parking bays
• Reinstate the residents parking permit bays where appropriate where the disabled bays are remov

Reasons for the decision:

Residents reported/confirmed these existing disabled parking bays are no longer required and removing the bays will free up the unused spaces for other residents to park.

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: 24/08/2026

Date of decision: 20/08/2026

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