More people owning cars means it’s harder to find parking in many residential areas. This can make it especially difficult for Blue Badge holders to park near their homes. To help, we offer dedicated disabled person’s parking bays for Blue Badge holders who meet certain criteria. This service is free for new applicants.
Please note: You will need to arrange disabled parking through someone else if you live in:
- a private residential development – contact your property management company
- a council-managed housing estate – speak to your estate manager
Types of disabled parking bays
Disabled parking bay
This is a white-painted parking bay, marked with the word 'DISABLED' on the road, and a sign showing that it’s only for Blue Badge holders. Anyone with a valid Blue Badge can use these bays at any time. You will usually find them near places like:
- GP surgeries
- Shopping centres
- Schools
- Train stations
Disabled permit-holder parking bay
This is a white-painted parking bay with the word 'DISABLED' and a permit number marked on the road. It’s reserved for a specific vehicle used by a disabled driver or someone who permanently lives with them. Other vehicles are not allowed to park in this space.
Eligibility
You can apply for a disabled permit-holder bay, if you have a valid Blue Badge and get, or are eligible to get, one of the following:
- Disability Living Allowance with the (higher rate mobility component)
- Personal Independence payment (enhanced rate for the moving around component)
- Attendance Allowance (higher rate)
- Armed forces independence payment
You must also:
- drive your own car, or nominate a carer who drives and lives with you full-time
- have no private or off-street parking (this includes rented garages)
- provide copies of your (or your carer’s) full UK driving licence and vehicle registration documents showing your name and address
How to apply
If you meet the above criteria, complete the application form below.
Apply for a disabled permit-holder parking bay
If you are unable to complete the online application form, you can get help by visiting Enfield libraries.
You can also contact Customer Services on 020 8379 1000 to arrange for one of the Disabled Bay team to call you to help complete the form.
Applications take at least 3 months to process.
Changing an existing disabled parking bay
If you already use a disabled parking bay outside your home and would like to convert it to a disabled permit-holder parking bay, there’s a one-off fee of £200. This covers the cost of the conversion.
If you would like to request this change or have any questions about disabled parking bays, email disabledbays@enfield.gov.uk.