The facts, with sources
| Fact | Source (checked 2026-10-09) |
|---|---|
| Badge costs: up to £10 England, £20 Scotland, free Wales; usually lasts up to 3 years | GOV.UK — Apply for or renew a Blue Badge |
| Decisions "usually within 12 weeks"; council must have all evidence before assessing | GOV.UK — Apply for or renew a Blue Badge |
| If refused: council should explain why; you can ask it to reconsider if important information was not taken into account; you can reapply; there is no tribunal | GOV.UK — Apply for or renew a Blue Badge |
| Automatic qualification list (DLA higher-rate mobility; PIP 8+ 'moving around'; blind registration; WPMS; AFCS tariffs 1–8; PIP 10 pts descriptor E); other descriptor-E scores are not automatic; assessed-route circumstances list | GOV.UK — Who can get a Blue Badge? |
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Reviewed by Blue Badge Appeal Help · Source-checked 2026-10-09 · Independent information — not legal advice; not affiliated with any council or government body.