Proposed Submission: Gravesham Local Plan Core Strategy

5.5.38 Increased traffic as a result of new development can have a significantimpact on air quality and on amenity. There is guidance on how developersshould assess air quality and mitigate air quality impacts arising as a result oftheir development proposals 29 . The Council will use this guidance to considerwhen planning applications will require an air quality assessment.Policy CS11: Transport5.5.39 New developments should mitigate their impact on the highwayand public transport networks as required. As appropriate, transportassessments and travel plans should be provided and implemented toensure the delivery of travel choice and sustainable opportunities fortravel. Transport assessment work is required to be undertaken inaccordance with national and local policy guidance, and to identifydetailed highway and public transport network requirements andmanagement arising from the development.5.5.40 Sufficient parking in new development will be provided inaccordance with adopted parking standards which will reflect theavailability of alternative means of transport and accessibility toservices and facilities.5.5.41 The Council will support proposals which improve publictransport provision and facilities in the Borough. In particular, it will:• seek to maintain segregation lanes for Fastrack and existing buspriority measures elsewhere;• require key sites to include provision for buses;• support the development of transport hubs at Gravesend TownCentre and Ebbsfleet (in Dartford Borough Council area) toprovide high quality interchange facilities between bus, rail,walking and cycling; and• Ensure an adequate supply of public car parking.29 Kent and Medway Air Quality Partnership Air Quality and Planning Technical GuidanceJuly 2011152