Appendix 2 sample request form
Argyll and Bute Council · 11 September 2025
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Appendix 2 – Sample Request Form Argyll and Bute Council - Request a pavement parking exemption assessment Part 6 of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 introduced the statutory framework for a national ban on pavement parking, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs (at known crossing places) to make it easier for local authorities to ensure our pavements and roads are safer and more accessible to all. Some exemptions apply to the pavement parking ban, such as: • To allow for the normal operation of the emergency services, or medical practitioners in emergency situations • To allow the response to an emergency or accident • To allow for certain deliveries and collections • Vehicles used for undertaking works on roads or removal of obstructions These exceptions are only valid if specific criteria is met and there is no other reasonable parking available. Full details of the exceptions are contained within the 2019 Act. Local Authority Exemptions The Local Authorities in Scotland have powers to exempt certain areas of pavement from the national ban, should they feel it necessary. In general, local authorities can consider an exemption only where one of two criteria are met. An area of pavement can only be considered for exemption if: 1. its layout or character would allow for a width of 1.5 metres of the footway to remain unobstructed when any part of a vehicle is parked on it, or 2. the layout or character of the carriageway associated with the footway is such that the passage of an emergency vehicle would be impeded by the presence of a vehicle parked on the carriageway. Be aware that an exemption must apply at all times and for any class of vehicle. Please use this form to request an assessment for an exemption from the pavement parking ban for a pavement or section of a pavement within Argyll and Bute Council area. In order to consider an assessment, we require you to provide the following details. We are requesting a contact phone number and/or email to allow staff to contact you should the details provided be insufficient to identify the requested location. 1. Where would you like an assessment for an exemption to be carried out? 2. Please provide street name, if known: 3. Please provide a location description:
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Appendix 2 – Sample Request Form 4. As noted above, an area of pavement can only be considered for exemption if: i. its layout or character would allow for a width of 1.5 metres of the footway to remain unobstructed when any part of a vehicle is parked on it, or ii. the layout or character of the carriageway associated with the footway is such that the passage of an emergency vehicle would be impeded by the presence of a vehicle parked on the carriageway. Does the area of pavement you are requesting be assessed allow for a width of 1.5 metres of the footway to remain unobstructed when any part of a vehicle is parked on it? (tick as appropriate) Yes No Maybe