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STATUTORY NOTICE

STATEMENT OF ADOPTION

FOR THE WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL

LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

PARKING STANDARDS SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING DOCUMENT

Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) Regulations 2004

Regulation 19 – Adoption of Supplementary Planning Documents

a) The Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was adopted on Thursday27 July 2006.

b) Any person aggrieved by the SPD may apply to the High Court for judicial review of thedecision to adopt the SPD.

c) Any such application for leave must be made promptly and in any event not later than 3

months after the date on which the SPD was adopted.

d) The Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Document and the results of the publicconsultation undertaken on the draft Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Document canbe viewed on the Woking website: http://www.woking.gov.uk/council/planning/ldf/corestrategy/parking or at the following locations:

• Planning Reception, Woking Borough Council - Monday to Friday 9.15am to 4.45pm

• Woking Library - Monday, Thursday, Friday 9.30am - 8pm,Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 9.30am - 5pm

• West Byfleet Library - Tuesday, Friday 10am - 5pmThursday 10am - 6pmSaturday 9.30am - 4pm

• Byfleet Library - Tuesday 10am - 1pm and 2 - 6pmFriday 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pmSaturday 9.30am - 4pm

• Knaphill Library - Tuesday 10am – 1pm and 2 – 7pmFriday 10am – 1pm and 2 – 5pmSaturday 9.30am – 1pm and 2 - 4pm

• Sheerwater Neighbourhood Office - Monday – Friday 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 5.15pmTuesday, Thursday 2pm – 5.15pm.

http://www.woking.gov.uk/council/planning/ldf/corestrategy/parking

http://www.woking.gov.uk/council/planning/ldf/corestrategy/parking



Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Document

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1.0 Introduction

1.1 This document is a Supplementary Planning Document in support of Policies MV9 andMV12 of the Woking Borough Local Plan 1999 which relate to Off Street Parking and

Cycle Parking Standards. Policy MV9 reads:

“The Council will normally require new development to provide on site motor vehicleparking space in accordance with the adopted standards. In the town centre and otherlocations well served by public transport the Council will work towards the progressivereduction in the maximum levels of parking permitted by the standards. In addition, theCouncil will encourage the provision of funds for alternative transportation initiatives in lieuof parking provision required by the adopted standards, where this would not bedetrimental to residential amenity and highway safety”.

Policy MV12 reads:

“Except where it is not physically possible, the Council will require new development toprovide cycle parking facilities in accordance with the adopted standards.”

1.2 It has also been developed in support of the Council’s Local Development FrameworkCore Strategy preferred option.

1.3 The standards have been prepared having regard to Government guidance in the form ofPPG13 Transport, PPG3 Housing, RPG9 Regional Planning Guidance for the South Eastand the draft South East Plan. Surrey County Council’s Parking Strategy for Surrey hasalso been taken in to consideration. It also takes account of surveys of parking demand inresidential and office developments in the Borough which were undertaken to inform this

document.

1.4 The SPD has also been subject to a Sustainability Appraisal incorporating a StrategicEnvironmental Assessment.

1.5 The objectives of this SPD are:

Objective ATo control the supply of parking in new developments in order to support travel withoutusing a car in line with regional and national guidance

Objective B

To encourage a reduction in workplace parking

Objective CTo apply restraint-based parking standards (i.e. maximum standards) in order to achievean average of no more than 1.5 spaces per new dwelling across the Borough in line withthe guidance set out in PPG3: Housing

Objective DTo reduce levels of car parking in new developments within the High Accessibility Zone toreflect the higher level of accessibility by choice of means of transport

Objective E

To recognise the local context and assist with the implementation of the emerging LocalDevelopment Framework Core Strategy




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1.6 For car parking the standards define the maximum acceptable provision for the mostcommon forms of development. Provision above this level will not normally be permitted.A minimum requirement will not normally be imposed unless under provision would resultin road safety implications which cannot be resolved through the introduction orenforcement of on-street parking controls. For cycle parking the standards are minimumrequirements that should normally be met.

1.7 Development proposals affecting parking provision within existing developments will beconsidered against these parking standards.

1.8 Where it is clear that the land use(s) proposed do not fall into any of the categories forwhich standards have been prepared, the requirements should be discussed at an earlystage with the Borough Council.

1.9 In assessing development proposals as a whole, the Council will expect the standards andqualifying notes to be followed. In layout and design terms, parking areas mustcomplement the development and the locality within which it is situated by appropriate useof landscaping, surfacing and kerbing materials.

1.10 All proposals should have regard to the following general notes. Additional detailed notesare set out where required after each section on particular development types and mustalso be complied with.

2.0 General Notes

INTERPRETING THE STANDARDS

2.1 These standards define the normal maximum requirements for car parking spaces andonly in special circumstances at the discretion of the planning authority may they beexceeded. Where developers propose parking standards below the maximum standardsthese will be critically examined to ensure that there would be no adverse effect onhighway safety, the free flow of traffic or parking provision in the immediate area generally.Staff Travel Plans and other measures such as car clubs should also be considered, tosupport lower levels of parking.

2.2 Planning obligations will be used to achieve improvements to public transport, walking andcycling, where such measures would be likely to influence travel patterns to the siteinvolved, either on their own or as part of a package of measures. Examples mightinclude improvements to a bus service or cycle route which goes near to a site, or

pedestrian improvements which make it easier and safer to walk to the site from otherdevelopments or from public transport.

2.3 Where two or more land uses apply to the same site (e.g. a restaurant associated with apublic house; offices associated with industrial buildings) the maximum parking provisionfor each land use should be assessed separately. Account may be taken of overlappingof demand where it can be demonstrated that this will occur. Shared use of parking willbe encouraged, particularly in town centres.

2.4 Standards based on floor area refer to the total gross floor area (GFA) in square metres,as ascertained by external measurement of the building, unless otherwise stated (e.g."shops" includes their own storage areas).




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LORRY PARKING

2.5 For lorry parking, where alternative modes of travel are not generally available, definedparking standards should normally be met. Where no standard is defined, provision mustbe made and justification produced to demonstrate the acceptability of the level chosen.

DESIGN AND LAYOUT

2.6 Adequate space for access, sight lines, turning and manoeuvring must be provided inaddition to the required parking spaces. The latter must not be used for any purposesother than parking.

2.7 The minimum dimensions of a car parking space are 2.4 metres by 4.8 metres - the longdimensions should be extended to 6 metres where the space is entered from the side. Alorry space should be 15 metres by 3.5 metres (50 sq. metres).

2.8 Provision of underground parking in developments will be encouraged.

PARKING FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

2.9 General advice is included in ‘Parking for Disabled People’ and ‘PPG13 Good PracticeGuide’, both published by the former Department for the Environment, Transport and theRegions (DETR).

2.10 For non-residential developments, 5% of parking spaces should be allocated for disabledpersons. In areas of high parking restraint this may not give sufficient spaces, hence aminimum standard of one space per 750 sq m should be provided. In all cases, parking forthe disabled should be sufficient to meet demand.

2.11 Car parking spaces for people with disabilities should be larger than usual to enable awheelchair user to transfer easily to and from a car, and thus should have minimumdimensions of 5.0m x 3.6m. They should be located close to an accessible entrance,preferably the main entrance. The entrance should be ideally under cover, clearly signedand not more than 50m from the designated parking spaces.

PARKING FOR VISITORS

2.12 In some locations it may not be feasible for visitors to park on the street, for example onmain roads, very narrow roads or in some town centre locations with restricted parking.Applicants can therefore propose the inclusion of extra car spaces to be allocated forvisitors parking, up to a maximum rate of 10% of the total number of car spaces provided

for the development.

2.13 Provision of off street visitors parking in excess of the maximum parking standard for thedevelopment will be at the Council’s discretion. The Council will assess whether theprovision of off street visitor parking spaces is appropriate given the location of thedevelopment and the parking situation in the immediate environment.

2.14 Visitor parking is intended to allow for occasional visits by people who may need to parkclose to the property for short periods of time, such as trades people, delivery persons ormedical visitors. Visitors parking is not intended to accommodate the parking of multiplevisitors for parties or family gatherings. On street parking outside of the developmentshould be used for such purposes.




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SECURED BY DESIGN

2.15 The Police have launched an initiative called 'Secured by Design' encouraging housebuilders to follow guidelines aimed at upgrading security against crime and fire safety ofnew homes. There is scope in the layout design and location of parking areas to reduceopportunities for crime and accordingly those contemplating any form of development areencouraged to seek the advice of the Surrey Police Architectural Liaison Officer based atGuildford (Tel. 01483 482305).




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Schedule of Parking Standards –Outside High Accessibility Zone

All standards relate to gross floor area and are maximums unless otherwisestated. A1 Retail

Food or non-food retail (up to 500sqm)(e.g. small parades of shops servingthe local community)

1 car space per 30 sq m

Food or non-food retail (up to 1,000 sqm)

1 car space per 25 sq m1 lorry space per 500 sq m

Non food retail (greater than 1,000sqm)

1 car space per 20 sq m1 lorry space per 500 sq m

Food retail (greater than 1,000 sq m) 1 car space per 14 sq m1 lorry space per 500 sq m

For stores greater than 2,500 sq m 1lorry space or goods bay per 750 sqm.For stores greater than 5,000 sq m 1lorry space or goods bay per 1,000 sqm

Open air markets 6 car spaces per vendorDIY store without garden centre 1 car space per 25 sq m open and

covered display area plus 1 lorryspace per500 sq m

Garden centres 1 car space per 25 sq m open and

covered display area plus 1 lorryspace per500 sq m

Retail parks 1 car space per 25 sq m plus 1 lorryspace per 500 sq m

Other uses 1 car space per 25 sq m plus 1 lorryspace per 500 sq m

A2 Financial and professional services

Banks, building societies, estate

agents and other agencies, bettingshops


A3 Restaurants and Cafes 1 car space per 6 sq m

A4: Drinking Establishments 1 car space per 6 sq m

A5: Hot Food Takeaways 1 car space per 6 sq m




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B1 Business use

Offices 1 car space per 30 sq mBusiness parks 1 car space per 30 sq mLight industrial, high technology,

science parks and research parks


B2 General industrial

General industrial use 1 car space per 50 sq m

B8 Storage and distribution

Warehouse – storage 1 car space per 100 sq m plus 1 lorryspace per 200 sq m

Warehouse – distribution 1 car space per 70 sq m plus 1 lorryspace per 200 sq m

Cash and carry 1 car space per 30 sq m plus 1 lorryspace per 200 sq m

C1 Hotels and hostels

Hotels and motels 1.5 car spaces per bedroom (may bereduced to 1 car space per bedroom ifother facilities such as bars,restaurants and function rooms arenot open to non-residents) plus 1coach space per 100 bedrooms.

Residential hostels 1 car space per 3 residents

C2 Residential institutions

Old people’s homes 1 car space per 5 residents

Hospital 1 car space per 4 staff plus 1 carspace per 3 daily visitors

Student hostel 1 car space per 5 students and 1 carspace per member of staff

Nursing homes 1 car space per 2 residents

Residential schools 1 car space per 2 members of staff




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C3 Dwelling houses

Maximum standards per unit to achieve an average of 1.5 spaces perdwelling across the Borough.Permitted development rights will not generally be withdrawn. The maximum residential standard will be applied to development proposalsabove a threshold of 20 dwellings or more. Below the 20 dwelling thresholdthe standard will be advisory.

1 bedroom per unit 1 car space2 bedrooms per unit 1.5 car spaces3 or more bedrooms per unit 2 car spacesIf on street visitors parking is not considered feasible, at the discretion of theCouncil, extra car spaces allocated for visitors parking may be provided up toa maximum rate of 10% of the total number of car spaces provided for thedevelopment.

Elderly (sheltered) 1 car space per 1 or 2 bedroomdwelling unit (self-contained)

0.5 car space per dwelling unit(communal)

D1 Non-residential institutions

Day nurseries/crèches 0.75 car spaces per member of staffplus 0.2 spaces per child.

Doctors’ practices 1 car space per doctor, 1 car spaceper 2 ancillary staff and 2 spaces perconsulting room

Dentists’ practices 3 car spaces per consulting roomVeterinary practices 4 car spaces per consulting room

Libraries, museums and art galleries 1 car space per 30 sq m

Public halls licensed for entertainment.Unlicensed youth and communitycentres and Scout huts etc.

1 car space per 3 persons or per 3seats or per 20 sq m

Places of worship 1 car space per 10 seats (Where islikely that the congregation will bedrawn from a wide area, additional

spaces may be required).Schools and CollegesNew schools or those where expansion is proposed will be requested todevelop and monitor ‘School Transport and Development Plans’.

Car parking: only operational requirements should be provided for, togetherwith overflow parking on hard play areas for community uses. Pupil parkingand drop off /pick up areas should not be provided as this encourages carusage (except on existing sites where any further on street parking willreduce highway safety or emergency access). However, all other measuresto discourage parking will be considered first and could include car sharing,staggered opening and closing times, parking restrictions etc. A parking

management plan should be prepared and submitted as an integral part ofany planning application.




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Coach/Bus parking: on all new school sites where it is likely that pupils willtravel to and from school in coaches, sufficient space should be reserved toallow coaches to enter the site, drop off and pick up pupils. Whereappropriate, bus stops, bays, bus borders, seating and shelters shall beprovided on the highway by the applicant.

Cycling: provision of cycle parking will be a condition of any new orexpanded school. Wherever possible, improvements to cycle routes/safetymeasures should be sought by the applicant.

D2 Assembly and leisure

The following standards are applicable to the normal use of premises. Where special uses are intended or special circumstances apply, additional parking spaces may be required.

Theatres, cinemas, bingo clubs, dancehalls and clubs

1 car space per 5 persons as licensed(1 car space per 3 persons if less than1,000 sq m.)

Conference centres 1 car space per 5 seats (1 car spaceper 3 seats if less than 1,000 sq m)

Exhibition halls 1 car space per 6 sq m

Stadia 1 car space per 15 seatsMulti-activity health clubs or leisurecentres

Individual assessment

Tennis and Badminton Clubs 4 car spaces per courtSquash Clubs 2 car spaces per court

Marinas and water sports 3 car spaces per hectare of water areaField sports clubs 1 car space per 2 playing participantsGolf clubs and driving ranges 1 car space per 0.3 holes or per

driving bayEquestrian centres 1 car space per stableOther uses

Pick your own fruit farms 9 car spaces per hectare of PYO farmland

Vehicle repair, garage and spares

stores


Car sales establishments 1 car space per 50 sq m car displayarea

Exhaust and tyre centres 1 car space per 0.3-0.5 baysMixed uses - town centres Individual assessmentMixed uses - out of town Individual assessment




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Schedule of Maximum Parking StandardsHigh Accessibility Zone

Within the High Accessibility Zone within 1250m of Woking Station, thefollowing reduced maximum standards will apply. The extent of this zone isshown on map 1 and represents a reasonable walking time to and fromWoking station using key pedestrian routes.

C3 Dwelling houses

The following maximum standards will be applied. Where a reduced level ofparking provision is proposed, developers will be expected to ensure that30% of the spaces are unassigned.

1 and 2 bedroom per unit 1 car space3 or more bedrooms per unit 1.5 car spacesIf on street visitors parking is not considered feasible, at the discretion of theCouncil, extra car spaces allocated for visitors parking may be provided up to

a maximum rate of 10% of the total number of car spaces provided for thedevelopment.

Other Uses

For all other uses 50% of the full standard above will beapplied.




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Cycle and Motor Cycle Parking

The following table is published by the London Cycle Network in their DesignManual and is a good basis for determining the minimum number of cycle

parking spaces to be provided.

Transport

Rail Stations 5 cycle and 5 motor cycle spaces perpeak period train

Bus Stations 2 cycle and 2 motor cycle spaces per100 peak period passengers

The following guidelines should also be noted:

At least one ‘Sheffield’ type stand should be provided per 20 car parkingspaces, subject to a minimum of 2 stands being provided.Stands should be located within 20 metres of the access to the premises,

which they serve.Stands provided in a group should be undercover, lit, secure and adequatelysigned.Cycle parking may be waived for developments of less than 250 sq m grossfloor area (GFA) if adequate provision is available within 20 metres of thebuilding access.Cycle parking is not required for petrol filling stations, motor vehicle servicefacilities and transport cafes.




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Location Land Use/Category

Location Cycle ParkingStandard

Places ofWork

B1/A2 Business Offices,Services

1/125 sq.m. withminimum of 2 spaces

B1 Light Industrial 1/250 sq.m. withminimum of 2 spaces

B2 General Industrial 1/500 sq.m. withminimum of 2 spaces

B8 Warehouses 1/500 sq.m. withminimum of 2 spaces

Shopping A1 Food Retail Out of town 1/350 sq.m.Town centre/localshopping centre 1/125sq.m.

A1 Non-food Retail Out of town 1/1500sq.m. with minimum of

4 spacesTown centre/localshopping centre 1/300sq.m

A1 Garden Centre 1/300 sq.m. withminimum of 2 spaces

Educational D1 Primary Schools 1 space per 10 staffand 1 space per 20students

D1 SecondarySchools

1 space per 10staff/students

D1 University,Colleges

1 space per 8staff/students

Entertainment A3 Food and drink(consumption onpremises)


A4 Drinkingestablishments


A5 Hot foodtakeaways

1 space per 20 seatswith a minimum of 2spaces

D2 Theatres,cinemas

1 space per 50 seatswith a minimum of 2

spacesD2 Leisure, sportscentres,swimming baths

1 space per 10 staffplus 1 space per 20peak period visitors

Housing C2 Studentaccommodation

1 space per 2 students

C3 Flats 1 space per unitCommunity D1 Doctor & dentist

surgeries, healthcentres & clinics

1 space per 5 staff plus1 space per 5 visitors

D1 Libraries 1 space per 10 staffplus 1 space per 10

visitorsCommunity C2 Hospital 1 space per 5 staff plus





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