ESSEX PLANNING OFFICERS ASSOCIATION<str<strong>on</strong>g>Vehicle</str<strong>on</strong>g> P arking <str<strong>on</strong>g>Standards</str<strong>on</strong>g>August 2001CYCLE PARKING STANDARDSThe cycle parking standards outlined below have been formulated using those developed by Colchester <strong>Borough</strong> <strong>Council</strong>,which in turn acknowledges best practice applied by York City <strong>Council</strong>. The cycle standards should be applied by localauthorities to all applicati<strong>on</strong>s for new or extended development.The provisi<strong>on</strong> of c<strong>on</strong>venient secure parking and related facilities is fundamental to attracting modal shift to cycling, particularlyfrom single occupancy motorised journeys made over shorter distances <strong>on</strong> a regular basis. <str<strong>on</strong>g>Parking</str<strong>on</strong>g> standards for cyclingare therefore represented as the minimum provisi<strong>on</strong> required. Travel data c<strong>on</strong>tained within the Census assumes a ratioof 5:1 between car and cycle trips, which has been largely adopted for the standards outlined below. They represent abasis for helping to provide sufficient cycle parking facilities throughout Essex, <str<strong>on</strong>g>Southend</str<strong>on</strong>g> and Thurrock. In additi<strong>on</strong> tothe provisi<strong>on</strong> of secure parking, developers will be required to dem<strong>on</strong>strate that they have c<strong>on</strong>sidered additi<strong>on</strong>al needsfor cyclists, such as locker, changing and shower facilities.Where it is not possible to provide cycle parking spaces <strong>on</strong>-site, developers will be expected to make financial c<strong>on</strong>tributi<strong>on</strong>towards public provisi<strong>on</strong> of such facilities.For informati<strong>on</strong> <strong>on</strong> the types and dimensi<strong>on</strong>s for cycle parking please refer to Appendix 2. More detailed informati<strong>on</strong> can befound in the Essex County council ‘Designing for Cyclists - Guide to Good Practice’ and though the Travel Plan Co-ordinators.At large development sites, the exact number of cycle parking spaces applied will depend <strong>on</strong> the individual characteristicsof sites and also be determined in relati<strong>on</strong> to Travel Plan.Use ClassA1*A2A3A3B1B2*B8*C1C2Descripti<strong>on</strong> of Land UseShops – foodn<strong>on</strong>-foodFinancial and Professi<strong>on</strong>al ServicesPubs, Clubs and RestaurantsRoadside Restaurants andTransport CafesHi-Tech Industry/OfficesIndustryWarehousingHotels and MotelsSheltered HousingMinimum Cycle <str<strong>on</strong>g>Parking</str<strong>on</strong>g> Standard1 / 100m 2 for staff,1 / 100m 2 for customers,1 / 100m 2 for staff,1 / 200m 2 for customers.1 / 100m 2 for staff,1 / 200m 2 for customers.1 / 4 staff,1 / 25m 2 for customers.1 / 4 staff,1 / 25m 2 for customers.1 / 50m 2 for staff,1 / 100m 2 for visitors.1 / 50m 2 for staff,1 / 200m 2 for visitors.1 / 100m 2 for staff,1 / 400m 2 for visitors.1 / 4 staff,1 / 10 beds,1 / 25m 2 restaurant/entertainment area.1 / 4 staff,1 / 20 beds.page twelve
ESSEX PLANNING OFFICERS ASSOCIATION<str<strong>on</strong>g>Vehicle</str<strong>on</strong>g> P arking <str<strong>on</strong>g>Standards</str<strong>on</strong>g>August 2001Use Class Descripti<strong>on</strong> of Land Use Minimum Cycle <str<strong>on</strong>g>Parking</str<strong>on</strong>g> StandardC2C3D1D1D1D1D1D1D1D1D1D2D2D2----HospitalsResidentialPlaces of WorshipHealth Centres, SurgeriesDay Care CentresFamily CentresCultural BuildingsPublic Entertainment BuildingsSchools and CollegesDay NurseriesLibrariesPlaces of AssemblySports GroundsIndoor Sports CentresGarden CentresPetrol Stati<strong>on</strong>Service GaragesCar Sales Showrooms1 / 4 staff,1 / 20 beds.N<strong>on</strong>e if garages provided.2 / dwelling (two beds or more),1 / dwelling (<strong>on</strong>e bed),+ 1 / 8 units (for visitors).1 / 5 seats.1 / 4 staff,1 / c<strong>on</strong>sulting room.1 / 4 staff,1 / 200m 2 for visitors.1 / 5 staff,1 / c<strong>on</strong>sulting room.1 / 4 staff + 1 / 35m 2 .1 / 4 staff,1 / 20 seats.1 / 5 staff,1 / 3 students.1 / 5 staff,1 / 30 children.1 / 4 staff,3 at Branch Library,10 at Main Library.1 / 10m 2 .1 / 4 staff,1 / 4 players.1 / 4 staff,1 / 4 visitors.1 / 100m 2 for staff,1 / 200m 2 for customers.1 / 5 staff.1 / 100m2 shop floor whereapplicable.1 / 5 staff.100m 2 for staff,200m 2 for customers.page thirteen