Hammersmith Town Hall Extension report PDF - Greater London ...

uses to and from the site, and to promote inclusive accessibility to all users of the proposed
development, TfL considers that the nearby bus stops should be upgraded, and accordingly,
requests a contribution of £50,000. This will ensure consistency with London Plan Policy 3C.20
Improving conditions for buses and draft replacement London Plan policy 6.7 Buses, bus transits,
trams.
Car parking
75 100 car parking spaces are proposed for the 320 residential units. This equates to a ratio of
0.3 spaces per unit which is both within London Plan and draft replacement London Plan standards
and acceptable to TfL. However, TfL recommends that the number of disabled bays be increased
to 32 to correlate to 10% of homes.
76 120 short stay car parking spaces (including 7 disabled bays) will be provided for all the
retail elements. This equates to an overall ratio of one space per 30 sq.m. While this is within
London Plan standards for retail developments, TfL considers that there is scope to reduce this
level of parking to deliver a more sustainable development in line with the objectives set out in the
London Plan policy to ensure that car parking is the minimum necessary and that there is no-over
provision that could undermine use of more sustainable non-car modes.
77 A total of 25 spaces for non-operational uses of the civic centre will be located at ground
level plus five spaces for operational needs. As stated in TfL’s pre-application advice letter, this is
in excess of maximum standards set out in the London Plan of one space per 600 sq.m. equivalent
to 25 spaces. No justification has been given for this higher level of parking. In a highly accessible
location such as this TfL expects offices to provide simply for operational needs and disabled users.
78 Five car club bays are proposed on Nigel Playfair Avenue which is welcomed by TfL. Two
taxi drop-off bays to be located outside the town hall are also welcomed by TfL.
79 Electric vehicle charging points should be provided in line with standards set out in the
draft replacement London Plan.
80 The civic centre and retail car parking should be reduced and electric vehicle charging
points secured to ensure this application complies with London Plan policy 3C.23 Parking strategy
and draft replacement London Plan policy 6.13 Parking.
Cycling
81 A total of 417 cycle parking spaces are proposed on-site. 322 spaces are proposed for the
320 new residential units. This falls short of the draft replacement London Plan Cycle Parking
Standards, which stipulate that larger units, three or more bed, should have two spaces per unit.
The total amount of residential cycle parking required for the application to conform to the
standards is 329 spaces.
82 45 cycle parking spaces are proposed for the civic offices in addition to those already
provided by the Town Hall, which will be retained as part of the scheme. In addition, staff will be
provided with storage and changing facilities which TfL welcomes. The proposed 50 public spaces
at ground level are also welcomed by TfL. The transport assessment demonstrates that the site is
well connected to existing cycle routes to a variety of destinations.
83 TfL understands that the proposed bridge over the A4 will primarily be for pedestrians and
that cyclists will be asked to dismount before crossing or continue to use the existing subway. TfL
requests that an agreement is put in place to ensure safe cycling routes around the site and
between King Street and the river are maintained during construction. This agreement, plus the
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