Hampshire Parking - Strategy and Standards

Time For Change

3.1

The 1991 Parking Standards were originally established to provide minimum levels of car parking. In practice, this approach provided larger car parks than were needed and was wasteful of land. More recently, these standards have been interpreted by local planning authorities as maximum levels for parking provision. The introduction of LTP’s provides the opportunity to address the approach to car parking with current transport policy.

3.2

The first LTPs were published in July 2000 and cover a five-year period from April 2001 to March 2006. LTPs represent one of the cornerstones of the Government White Paper, which emphasises a new direction for transport. Central Government guidance on producing an LTP stated "…planning policies on parking need to minimise the level of parking associated with development and through the adoption of maximum standards in development plans, and through lower provision (and in certain circumstances no parking) in locations more accessible by other modes or which can be made more accessible…" The publication of Planning Policy Guidance Note 13 – Transport (March 2001) strengthened Central Government guidance on the management of parking provision in relation to public transport accessibility.

3.3 Bicycle in a bike rack

Within Hampshire the LTP brings together ten separate Area Transport Strategies, each of which includes parking proposals. The County Council, unitary authorities and district councils are working together to tackle traffic congestion and pollution, reduce the need for travel, improve travel choice, reduce the growth of road traffic and improve alternative modes of transport that are less environmentally damaging than the car. These authorities have developed this parking policy and parking standards to help establish consistency across the county and yet be flexible to local circumstances.

Pedal cycle and motorcycle parking

3.4

As well as an updated standard for cars, a minimum amount of parking space should be allocated to pedal cycles and motorcycles. The proposed parking standards for pedal cycles are assessed according to land use (the type and size of development); they aim to encourage cycling by providing adequate spaces and facilities. In addition to adequate cycle parking, facilities should be provided for motorcycle parking in all non-residential developments. Parking facilities for pedal cycles and motorcycles should be close to pedestrian access points to buildings.

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