Short Term Accessibility Permit

These permits allow vehicle access during School Street operating hours for people with specific short-term accessibility needs who require vehicle access to the school. This may include a child or adult with a temporary injury or medical condition.

To view School Streets in the area, visit bathnes.gov.uk/schoolstreets.

About permit allocation

  • To be eligible, you must provide proof of your need for vehicle access to the school during School Street operating hours
  • Permits are valid for a maximum of 3 months from the date of issue
  • The permit is linked to the vehicle’s registration (1 permit per vehicle registration
  • Permits are digital and issued free to eligible applicants

Before you start

You will need:

  • A MiPermit account (you’ll be asked to create an account if you don’t have one already before completing your application)
  • To provide a short statement explaining the reasons why vehicle access to the school during School Street operating hours is required
  • Supporting evidence from a medical or other relevant professional dated within the last four weeks

Renewing your virtual permit

We will contact you 30 days before your permit expires inviting you to reapply for the next school year (if appropriate).

Cancelling or making a change to your permit

If you change your vehicle or no longer require a permit, please cancel your existing one via the ‘manage permit’ section. Please reapply for a new permit if required.

Permit approval

It may take up to 10 working days to review your application. Permits are only valid after you receive approval by email.