Vehicle Parking Standards - Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

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ESSEX PLANNING OFFICERS ASSOCIATION<strong>Vehicle</strong> P arking <strong>Standards</strong>August 2001USE CLASS D1 - Non-Residential Institutions●●●●●●●provision of any medical or health services exceptthe use of premises attached to the residence ofthe consultant or practitionercrèche, day nursery or day centrethe provision of educationmuseums, including the display of works of art(other than for sale or hire)public libraries or reading roomspublic or exhibition hallsfor, or in connection with, public worship or religiousinstructionStandard:Medical centres 1 space per full-time staff +2 spaces per consulting roomDay care centres 1 space per full-time staff +1 space per 4 persons attending +an area reserved for collection anddelivery of clientsCrèches / Nurseries 1 space per full-time staff +waiting facilities where appropriateSchoolsOn merit, but as a general guide:(Primary and 1 space per 2 daytime teaching staff.Secondary Consideration also to be given toeducation) waiting facilities and provision forpublic / school transport at schoolsas appropriate.SchoolsOn merit, but as a general guide:(Further and 1 space per 2 daytime teaching staffHigher education) 1 space per 15 studentsWaiting facilities where appropriate,including priority area for public /school transport.Art galleries /Museums / Publicor Exhibition halls 1 space per 25m 2Places of Worship /Libraries /Reading rooms 1 space per 10m 2Note regarding Schools: Developments in urban locationsare expected to achieve a lower maximum provision in orderto promote more sustainable ways of travelling to school.Transport Assessments and Travel Plans (including SaferJourneys To School) are likely to be required for mostapplications for development.Justifications:● Medical centres / Day care centres: Adapted from 1987Essex <strong>Standards</strong>. Spaces for staff are more lenient thanPPG13 guidance for Hospitals due to economies of sizein relation to uses.● Crèches / Nurseries: 1987 Essex Standard representedas maximum. Provision of waiting facilities may beprovided in the form of a lay-by.● Schools (Primary and Secondary): Use of PPG13standard for Further and Higher education. Furtherguidance provided by Essex County Council LearningServices and Property Service Directorates.● Schools (Further and Higher education): PPG13● Art galleries / Museums and Public or Exhibition halls:1987 Essex <strong>Standards</strong> were tighter, but representedminimum provision. PPG13 standards for Use Class "D2including leisure" have been adapted for these uses.● Libraries / Reading rooms and Places of Worship: 1987Essex <strong>Standards</strong> were tighter but represented minimumprovision. Similarities have been drawn with Restaurantsand Pubs and Clubs, which are often of similar size andpeople gather socially for short periods of time.USE CLASS D2 - Assembly & Leisure●●●●●cinemasconcert hallsbingo halls and casinosdance hallswimming bath, skating rink, gymnasium or other areafor indoor or outdoor sports or recreations, not involvingmotorised vehicles or firearmsNote: Conference facilities and Stadia are included in<strong>Standards</strong> outside Use Class Order at the back.Standard:Cinemas - 1 space per 5 seatsOther uses - 1 space per 22m 2Justification: PPG13. Provision at such uses will be expectedto be lower within urban areas where other parking islocated nearby.page ten
ESSEX PLANNING OFFICERS ASSOCIATION<strong>Vehicle</strong> P arking <strong>Standards</strong>August 2001OTHER STANDARDSThe table below outlines standards for uses which are not contained within the Town & Country Planning (Use Class) Order 1987.Use:Standard:Justification:Cash & Carry and other RetailWarehouses, and Garden CentresPetrol Filling StationsMotor Service CentresMotor vehicles ShowroomsTaxi or vehicle hireRecycling CentreHostelCaravan ParksMarinaTransport InterchangeConference Facilities & TheatresStadia1 space per 20m 2 .A Travel Assessment will be requiredfor developments of 5,000m 2 andabove.1 space per 20m 2 retail spaceAdequate space should be providedfor the requirements of servicingvehicles.1 space per staff +1 space per 35m 2 .1 space per 45m 2 display area.1 space per staff memberpermanently deployed at registeredbase site + one space per 5registered vehicles.1 space per staff + waiting facilitiesfor users of the site.1 space per residential staff +1 space per 2 other staff.1 space per pitch + 1 space perresidential staff +1 space per 2other staff.1 space per 2 mooring berths.On merit, in relation to location andlevel of service.1 space per 5 seatsA Transport Assessment may also berequired.1 space per 15 seats.A Transport Assessment and TravelPlan will be required.PPG13 retail standard.PPG13 retail standard.PPG13 industry standard - 1987Essex Standard represented asmaximum.PPG13 retail standard.New standard.PPG13 industry standard.Based on amalgamation of standardsfor hotels and day centres.Assumption that those requiringhostel services will not be accessingthe site by car.1987 Essex Standard representedas maximum.PPG13 – Less parking will be expectedto be provided within urban areaswhere other parking is located nearby.PPG13.page eleven
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