Blue Badge permit - conditions of use
1. Permit information
Definition of a Blue Badge parking permit
A Blue Badge parking permit allows the Blue Badge holder to park free of charge in the Civic Centre car park. When the permit details are verified by the ANPR system through the vehicle registration number, the exit barrier is raised automatically to allow the badge holder to leave.
2. Who can apply
Who qualifies?
We will issue Blue Badge parking permits only to applicants who hold a valid Blue Badge.
Note: Applications will be cross checked with the relevant database.
3. Your vehicle details
Permit valid only for the named vehicle
A permit is valid only for the specific vehicle registration given in the application. Blue Badge holders can add up to three vehicles to their account.
Note: Where more than one vehicle is registered to an account, the badge holder must ensure the vehicle they are using on the day is selected before entering the car park, otherwise the ANPR camera will not recognise the permit. Care must also be taken to ensure the vehicle registration mark is entered correctly when applying for a permit or arranging a change of vehicle online.
We will reject your application if:
It is established that you do not hold a valid Blue Badge.
4. Prevention of fraud
In order to ensure the integrity of the permit scheme, the council may undertake sample checks to verify applicant’s details.
Your information may be shared with third parties such as APCOA for the purpose of processing a permit and the prevention of fraud. If you would like more information about how we use your data, please read our Privacy Policy - www.bromley.gov.uk/privacy which also contains guidance on submitting data protection requests and questions.
5. How long can I have my permit for?
Length of permit and renewals
- The permit will be valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
- It is your responsibility to renew the permit on its expiry.
- If you wish to renew your permit, please apply at least 28 days before the current permit expires.
6. Where can I use my permit?
Parking places and other requirements
The Blue Badge parking permit can only be used in the Civic Centre car park, in Bromley.
The vehicle must be parked in a disabled parking bay or other marked bay within the car park.
The Blue Badge must be correctly displayed on the dashboard with the serial number and expiry date clearly visible from outside of the vehicle.
A Blue Badge parking permit does not enable you to park in bays where signs indicate the bay is designated for other users, i.e. electric vehicles.
7. Changes to any details
Change of vehicle, including temporary or courtesy vehicles
- If you change your vehicle, you will need to amend your details online immediately.
- If you have more than one vehicle registered to your account, you will need to select the specific vehicle you will be using online each time you use the car park.
8. Important information
Please note:
- It is a criminal offence if, with intent to deceive, you knowingly make a false statement or mishandle or forge documents to get a Blue Badge parking permit for yourself or others. The council may prosecute under the Theft Acts or other relevant criminal legislation.
- Failure to have a valid permit or make the necessary arrangements for a change of vehicle may result in your permit not being recognised at the car park exit.
- Blue Badge misuse is a criminal offence which could lead to a £1,000 fine and confiscation of the badge.
- The council reserves the right to withhold or withdraw a permit.
- Blue Badge holders are not permitted to sell or transfer a permit to other parties.