DISPENSATION
Because of this (and to deal with traffic flow needs, road works or special events) the Council will also from time to time suspend parking places either completely or to provide parking places for particular vehicles and/or applicants.
A dispensation allows a vehicle (or vehicles) to park in breach of a TRO. It allows parking to take place when alternative arrangements cannot be made for the following reasons:
- To allow loading/unloading where this activity is either normally prohibited or the permitted period is insufficient; or
- In situations where alternative arrangements would be unsatisfactory.
A dispensation does not permit general parking. It does not allow the vehicle to remain in the restricted/prohibited area once the dispensation purpose has been fulfilled. At that time the motorist is required to park elsewhere and lawfully.
DISPENSATIONS CAN BE ISSUED FOR:
- Furniture removals;
- Building/maintenance/repair works where close proximity to the site is essential;
- Goods deliveries in respect of which it is reasonable to allow longer than that normally permitted by the regulations;
- The hearse and chief mourners' vehicles at funerals;
- The bridal and attendants' vehicles at weddings;
- Vehicles essential to filming operations;
- Other circumstances in which the Council may reasonably regard the requirement to be essential.
DISPENSATIONS WILL NOT BE ISSUED FOR:
- Applications where parking may block disabled/doctors/business bays, taxi ranks, bus stops or tram movement;
- Applications where loading restrictions are in place and the dispensation is requested during the restricted period(s);
- Locations within 50 metres of a signal controlled junction, the entry/exit pedestrian crossing marking, on a footway and/or other locations where parking may cause danger to pedestrians and/or road users or prevent adequate traffic flow;
- Requests where there are doubts concerning the validity of the application;
- Applications in respect of vehicles where dispensations have been issued more than twice within the four weeks before the date of the application. Officers have the discretion to vary this ban if it is considered it is otherwise reasonable to approve the application.
Enquries may be made by post, telephone or in person to the Parking Team. Faxed enquries are acceptable.
Enquries should be received at least 5 working days before the required date to enable the Council to inspect the site if felt necessary before approval is given. However, officers have the discretion to deal with more urgent applications if it is reasonable to do so.
This service is currently free and is under review and maybe chargeable in the future.
CONTACT DETAILS
South Bedfordshire Parking Services,
The District Offices,
High Street North,
Dunstable,
Beds. LU6 1LF
Telephone: 0845 849 6264
Fax: 0845 849 6222
Email:parking@southbeds.gov.uk
