You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
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You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
Application processing currently takes over 12 weeks. If it has been less than 12 weeks since you applied, we will be unable to update you.
To prevent processing delays, pay promptly and provide all required documents, a photo and supporting evidence when applying.
If we can't decide eligibility based on your application, you may be asked to attend an Independent Mobility Assessment. This will delay the decision regarding your eligibility.
Please apply for renewal 18 weeks before your current badge expires to allow for processing time.
If you're renewing your Blue Badge, you will need:
If you receive any mobility benefits, you may be asked to provide proof of this.
If you're renewing and don't receive mobility benefits, you need to tell us if you:
If we need to request further medical evidence to support your application we will contact you.
Your application will be cancelled if you apply more than 18 weeks before your current badge expires. If you use an expired badge or note saying you reapplied while waiting for the new one, you may get a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) or other enforcement action.
We recently refreshed our Blue Badge scheme information on the Suffolk County Council website. Let us know what you think of it.
If you require any further assistance with your Blue Badge application you can: