Planning Policy Wales - Brecon Beacons National Park

should use common evidence and the content of the TA should aim to complement, not duplicate,
the Statement. It is expected that TAs will also provide the basis for negotiation on scheme details,
including the level of parking, and measures to improve public transport access, walking and
cycling. They also provide an important basis for the preparation of Travel Plans 19 .
8.7.3 It is also expected that the proposed access to a development will reflect the likely travel
patterns involved. It should ensure that people can reach the development, as far as practicable, by
walking, cycling and public transport, as well as by car. Large-scale development proposals may
merit special traffic measures or road works to cater for them in the existing network. They may
also require other works within the overall transport network, for example new rail infrastructure.
Where transport improvements will be needed to enable the proposal to go ahead, these should
normally be provided first.
8.7.4 Direct access to a motorway or motorway slip road would not be acceptable other than to
a motorway service area approved by the Welsh Ministers. Direct access from new development
on to a primary road should be avoided where possible. Where feasible, access should be on to a
secondary road. At any location, traffic flow and safety can be assisted by good junction design.
The number of accesses permitted will depend upon the type and nature of the road. Similarly, the
type of access provided should reflect the type of road and the volume and character of traffic likely
to use the access and the road 20 .
8.7.5 Where necessary, planning conditions may legitimately be imposed on the grant of planning
permission to secure on-site transport measures and facilities as part of the proposed development.
Planning obligations may also be used in appropriate circumstances to secure off-site improvements
in public transport, walking and cycling, where such measures would be likely to influence travel
patterns to the site involved.
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