1) Number of Blue Badges currently held as of 21/08/2025.
50555.
2) Number of Blue Badge applications received since September 1st, 2024.
As of 21/08/2025:
24039.
3) Number and percentage of successful Blue Badge applications since September 1st, 2024.
As of 21/08/2025:
20128 (83.73%).
4) Of these, the number and percentage of applications which were successful under the Hidden Disability criteria.
686 (3.40%).
5) Number and percentage of unsuccessful Blue Badge applications since September 1st, 2024.
As of 21/08/2025:
1661 (6.91%).
Please note, there will always be some discrepancy due to a number of applications received which don’t complete the full process – e.g. withdraw or don’t respond to requests for further evidence.
6) Of these, the number and percentage of applicants appealing the decision and the number and percentage of applicants who were successful in their appeal.
As of 21/08/2025:
|
Appeals |
297 |
17.88% |
|
Successful |
143 |
48.15% |