Parking with a Blue Badge
Southwark Streetspace measure exemptions
Southwark Blue Badge holders can register for a free exemption from the camera-enforced Streetspace measures in Southwark.
Street space measures are designed to make residential streets safer, encourage people to walk and cycle more and reduce air pollution. However, in the course of our work listening to the people who live in the street space measures, we've learned that Blue Badge holders may be disproportionately impacted by the schemes.
Blue Badge holders often have reduced mobility, making walking and cycling much more difficult. In the interest of equality and in response to our residents, we're inviting Blue Badge holders to register for an exemption. The exemption is to allow Southwark Blue Badge holders to travel with ease. Access to every property within the Streetspace measures remains available for all road users.
To qualify for a free, Southwark Blue Badge exemption you must:
- have a valid Blue Badge, issued by Southwark Council
- identify one vehicle to be registered for the scheme, per Blue Badge
How to apply for a free, local Blue Badge exemption
Step 1: Southwark Blue Badge holders can register details on our website.
Step 2: We will contact the Blue Badge holders to secure the following:
- proof of address
- car registration number
- copy of the disabled badge
Step 3: We will confirm the Blue Badge exemption by email. Streetspace restrictions must be followed until your email confirmation is received.
Exemptions are commonly issued within one working day when all the above information and correct documentation are presented.
Terms and conditions
- Blue Badge holders must have their exemption confirmed by Southwark Council before driving through a Streetspace measure restriction
- only Southwark Blue Badge holders can apply
- exemptions will last for one year and holders will be notified by email in good time to reapply
- Blue Badge holders can nominate one vehicle; either their vehicle or the vehicle of their carer
Once your email confirmation is received, your Blue Badge holder Streetspace exemption will allow you to pass through the following Streetspace measures:
- Benhill Road Junction with Elmington Road
- Burbage Road Junction with Gallery Road (North Westbound)
- Burbage Road Junction with Turney Road (North Westbound)
- Carter Street Junction with Penrose Street
- Cooks Road Junction with Otto Street
- Derwent Grove Junction with Grove Vale
- Dulwich Village (Northbound) Towards Pickwick Road
- Goldsmith Road Junction with Meeting House Lane
- Havil Street (South of Southampton Way)
- Larcom Street Junction with Ethel Street
- Manor Place Junction with Braganza Street
- Merrow Street Junction with Lytham Street
- Penton Place Junction with Kennington Park Road
- Rye Lane Junction with Blenheim Grove
- Rye Lane Junction with Hanover Park
- Rye Lane Junction with Heaton Road (Northbound)
- Townley Road Junction with Calton Avenue (Northbound)
- Turney Road Junction with Burbage Road (North Eastbound)
- Westmoreland Road Junction with Queen's Row
- Manor Place Junction Delverton Road
Please note: exemptions do not apply at the junctions of Calton Avenue and Court Lane with Dulwich Village.
Southwark Blue badge holders who have previously obtained an exemption within the Streetspace measures where they live need not apply for the borough wide exemption as we have already extended their exemption to include the other Streetspace locations.
If you encounter problems while registering or need to change your vehicle, email parking@southwark.gov.uk or phone 0800 138 9081 or 0344 800 2736, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
If you do not have a disabled person's Blue Badge and think you may qualify, you can find further information and how to apply on our Blue Badge page.
Page last updated: 02 May 2024
