How long your application will take
There is currently a high demand for blue badge parking permits. Please apply for your permit as soon as possible. The Council recommends applying for your blue badge renewal at least four months in advance of the expiration date on your current permit.
Blue badge application timeline
Review
We aim to review your application within ten weeks of submission.
Payment and documentation
Once you have paid the £10 fee and provided all required documentation, we will order your badge.
Badge delivery
You should receive your badge in the post within seven to ten working days.
Blue badge renewal
Early order
The earliest we can order your new badge is eight weeks before your current badge expires.
Assessment required
If you need another blue badge assessment before your badge can be renewed, we recommend submitting the application form up to four months before it expires to allow time for the assessment to be completed.