Disabled Persons Parking Scheme - DPPS

Special parking spaces are provided on the public highway by Broxbourne Borough Council to allow holders of blue disabled badges to park near their home or workplace.

They are usually provided at locations where there is a high demand for on-street parking spaces. They are not appropriate as a means of keeping private driveways free or to provide parking for able-bodied people visiting disabled relatives or friends.

The spaces are provided free of charge, and are available for any blue badge holder to use.

Who can apply?

Anyone may apply for a disabled person's parking space. An application will be considered if the following criteria are met:

• The applicant is a blue badge holder. They can be either the driver or passenger
• The vehicle is for frequent use of the disabled person
• The vehicle is permanently based at the applicant's address
• The driver of the vehicle is a resident at the applicant's address
• No suitable alternative parking facilities exist such as garage or driveway

How to apply?

Complete the application form (10KB) (You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and download the form) providing the blue badge number and expiry date.

• Attach a copy of the vehicle registration document
• Attach a copy of the driving licence belonging to the driver of the vehicle
• Send to Broxbourne Borough Council by post to: Engineering Services, Broxbourne Borough Council, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9XB, email to ess@broxbourne.gov.uk or deliver to the Council Offices at the above address or visit any Council one stop shop

What happens next?

• Your application will be processed and the Council's project officer will make a site visit
• If approved the extent of the bay will be marked temporarily in the road in yellow paint (this is not legally enforceable, but it is to show the position of the bay)
• Traffic Regulation Orders are made twice yearly. The Council must make a Traffic Regulation Order to allow enforcement against inappropriate parking in the bay
• A 'Notice of Intention' is placed on a lighting column or other suitable item of street furniture and a copy is placed in the local press
• Objections are considered and modifications may be agreed as a result of responses to the notice
• A 'Notice of Making the Order' is raised, and again this is placed on suitable street furniture and in the local press
• The bay is then painted and a sign displayed, at which point it becomes enforceable

Possible reasons for refusal

• The proposed location obstructs a sight line or impedes pedestrians or vehicles
• The driver, passenger or car ownership details do not match the applicant's address
• The blue badge has expired
• Demand for parking in the area is low, so parking spaces can easily be found
• Sufficient Disabled Persons Parking Spaces already exist within the road
• The proposed location is subject to waiting restrictions such as yellow lines

How long does it take?

It can take up to six months due to the processing of the Traffic Regulation Order which is only made twice per year.

Redundant Disabled Person's Parking Bays

If a space is no longer required, please inform the Council at ess@broxbourne.gov.uk  or call the Council helpline on 01992 785577 in order that the bay may be removed and the space made available to other drivers.

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