Object
Development Management Policies DPD
Representation ID: 21560
Received: 28/04/2010
Respondent: Aber Ltd
Agent: Colliers International
It is accepted that developments which are located in sustainable locations, will be well related to public transport, and ensure that it is accessible by means other than private car. However, the provision of too many parking spaces will be counter productive as it encourages people to use private cars ahead of other means of transport.
The use of minimum parking standards for residential developments is contrary to the advice contained within PPG13, which states that maximum parking standards should be used, and also contradicts the aim to reduce reliance on private vehicle, by encouraging residents to have more cars.
It is not considered to be sufficient to just limit parking at destinations, as residents will drive from their homes to the town centre, work place etc, which have maximum parking standards. This will put undue stress on these spaces and result in people parking elsewhere, including on-street and illegally, which could adversely affect traffic flows and road safety.
Therefore, maximum parking standards should be applied to all forms of development, however, within accessible locations (e.g. town centres or areas that have high levels of public transport accessibility), a relaxation of these standards may be appropriate.
It is accepted that developments which are located in sustainable locations, will be well related to public transport, and ensure that it is accessible by means other than private car. However, the provision of too many parking spaces will be counter productive as it encourages people to use private cars ahead of other means of transport.
The use of minimum parking standards for residential developments is contrary to the advice contained within PPG13, which states that maximum parking standards should be used, and also contradicts the aim to reduce reliance on private vehicle, by encouraging residents to have more cars.
It is not considered to be sufficient to just limit parking at destinations, as residents will drive from their homes to the town centre, work place etc, which have maximum parking standards. This will put undue stress on these spaces and result in people parking elsewhere, including on-street and illegally, which could adversely affect traffic flows and road safety.
Therefore, maximum parking standards should be applied to all forms of development, however, within accessible locations (e.g. town centres or areas that have high levels of public transport accessibility), a relaxation of these standards may be appropriate.