We support the provision of appropriate car parking in new development. There may however be other instances where flexibility on the minimum standard is appropriate (for example as part of a major development scheme where there is a comprehensive package of non-car travel proposals alongside complimentary parking restraint measures). This would ensure consistency with DM26 which includes demand management measures as part of traffic management in new development.

We suggest that the wording in brackets be amended as follows:

"... although this may be relaxed in residential areas near town centres and train stations, or as part of a package of travel plan measures on major development sites ..."