Parking strategy

The guidelines that the Authority works to are that: 

• The applicant must hold a valid Blue Badge.
• The applicant must have a vehicle.
• The applicant must be in possession of the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Government’s Disability Living Allowance, PIP, Attendance Allowance or equivalent: mobility must be dependent on having a vehicle directly outside their property.
• The applicant has no off-street parking available or the possibility of providing it.
• Surveys confirm that demand for parking adjacent to the property is high for the majority of the day. 

If the relevant guidelines are met, the Authority will normally be able to provide a marked bay provided there are no unresolved concerns from consultees or road safety issues. The Authority will always take into consideration individual needs. 

It will not be possible to provide a marked bay where: 

• Surveys demonstrate that there is not a significant demand for parking adjacent to the property throughout the day;
• There are other legal restrictions on parking such as yellow lines;
• The marking may adversely affect road safety in the area;
• The land on which the marked bay is required is not the responsibility of North Tyneside Council.