Decision details

To consider objections from the statutory consultation undertaken between 1 July 2026 to 22 July 2026, for the proposed new dedicated disabled bays and ambulance bays as part of Batch 1 - 2026/2027

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 32 locations detailed in Table 1
A summary of recommendations includes the following:
• 24 new dedicated disabled bays
• 5 conversions of existing disabled bay to dedicated disabled permit bays
• 3 adjustment and relocation of existing disabled bays
• Conversation of dedicated disabled parking Bay outside No.9 Queens Parade N11 to a standard Disabled Parking Bay
• Extension of the existing dedicated disabled parking bay outside No.38 Ringslade Road N22 to 6.6 metres
• Removal of controlled parking zone restrictions where the introduction of new dedicated disabled bays is approved.
• Introduction of waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) at some locations where required.

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 August 2024 and our Parking Schemes – Resident Engagement Policy, and guidance issued by Department for Transport (DfT).

Publication date: 22/10/2026

Date of decision: 02/10/2026

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