Policy DM30 - Parking Standards

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Object

Development Management Submission Document

Representation ID: 32686

Received: 16/07/2013

Respondent: Steve Price

Agent: Phase 2 Planning Ltd

Legally compliant? Yes

Sound? No

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Representation Summary:

The need for adequate parking in all new development is recognised. However, there are instances where parking provision below the expected minimum standards may be appropriate, and the policy lists two examples (development near town centres and train stations). The stated exceptions could however be usefully expanded to include locations with good public transport accessibility, to add additional flexbility to the application of the policy where appropriate.

Full text:

The need for adequate parking in all new development is recognised. However, there are instances where parking provision below the expected minimum standards may be appropriate, and the policy lists two examples (development near town centres and train stations). The stated exceptions could however be usefully expanded to include locations with good public transport accessibility, to add additional flexbility to the application of the policy where appropriate.