Unsuccessful Blue Badge Application and Appeals

We may need an Independent Healthcare Professional to undertake an eligibility assessment. This is likely to focus on:

• walking distances
• mobility impairment
• other criteria defined by legislation

If you have already had an eligibility assessment, they will review the original recommendation

Following this, the assessor will recommend whether you meet the eligibility criteria

If you do not meet the necessary criteria, we will further review your case based on:

• the eligibility criteria outlined by the Department of Transport
• the information on your initial form
• the assessment
• any evidence you have supplied to support your appeal

We aim to let you have a decision within 1 month of receiving your appeal. This may be longer if the council needs further evidence of your condition.

If we do not hear from you within 1 month, your application will stay declined.

If you have already paid £10 along with your application, we will refund your payment.

If your appeal is unsuccessful, you may apply again after 6 months have passed, or within a 6-month period if your health conditions have changed.

1. Notify us in writing within 1 month of the date of your refusal notification.
2. Provide any evidence not available during your first application. This needs to show:
   • the severity and permanent nature of your disability
   • the effect your disability has on your mobility
   • We cannot get any of this information for you, you must provide any documents to support your appeal

Please fill out the following Webform to begin the appeals process