Hi, my name is Rory8250! Refused renewal of my Blue Badge, any advice?

Rory8250

I’m after some advice and tips please regarding the refusal for renewal of my Blue Badge by Notts CC which I have held since 2018 and expires next month. I was awarded the Enhanced Rate for Daily Living and the Enhanced Rate for Mobility. I do not have enough points however under descriptor 1E - but I scored 12 points for Planning and Following a Journey (Descriptor 1F), confirming that I cannot safely follow the route of a familiar journey without assistance. I am awaiting some new evidence from the Occupational Heslth Assessor - but in the meantime any experience or legal appeal advice would be appreciated. Thanks Rory

OverlyAnxious

Hi,

Being unable to safely follow a journey without assistance does not automatically mean you would benefit from the use of a blue badge.

You will need to explain to the council why you would personally benefit from the badge compared to other people. Why do you need to park closer to a store for example?

Personally I found it easy enough to be accepted for a manual BB application, I did not need any professional input, although that was with a different council.

Kimi87

https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/transport/parking/blue-badge-hub/eligibility

If you don't fit into an automatic criteria Type 1, you'll need to apply on the basis of discretionary criteria Type 2 instead.