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Planning and integration of cycling into new development – October 2009

Planning and integration of cycling into new development – October 2009. Nick Gough - Area Highway Development Control Manager HCC Transport Planning & Policy Tim Woolridge - Project Engineer, Buildings and Projects Watford Borough Council. Summary. Planning policy context

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Planning and integration of cycling into new development – October 2009

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  1. Planning and integration of cycling into new development – October 2009 Nick Gough - Area Highway Development Control Manager HCC Transport Planning & Policy Tim Woolridge - Project Engineer, Buildings and Projects Watford Borough Council

  2. Summary • Planning policy context • The development control process • Consideration of cyclists in developments • Cycle parking • Case study

  3. Planning policy context Planning Policy Guidance 13: Transportation • Integrate planning and transport • Promote accessibility to jobs, shops, leisure etc by foot, cycle and public transport • Reduce the need to travel • Promotion of cycling through the Local Transport Plan

  4. The development control process 1 Planning • Pre-application discussions • Formal consultation • Transport Assessment • Travel plan • Who provides measures? • Negotiation

  5. The development control process 2 Implementation • Notification • Hand-over meeting • Detailed design • Construction • Monitor S 106 planning obligations

  6. Consideration of cyclists in developments On Site: Internal layout Cycle parking Promotion - GTP Achieved through negotiation, S278, S106, planning condition Site Access: Cycle priority Crossing On/off carriageway All modes Safety Site Links NCN key attractors – shops, leisure etc

  7. Cycle parking:HCC Policy HSC6 (2) • “The County Council will work with partners, such as District Councils, to promote the provision of secure cycle parking at origin and destination, by: “… producing guidance on the design and implementation of cycle parking, including levels of parking to be provided by development;…” • Watford’s District Plan 2000 sets out the number of parking spaces required. • Planning Officers apply the design standards in this Policy to developments

  8. Case study Major mixed use development in Watford • Former Sun Printers site Whippendell Road: Residential (161 units), retail, hotel, storage, day nursery and care home.

  9. Case study • Former Sun Printers site: Cycle parking Short term Long term

  10. Case study • Former Sun Printers site: Dedicated routes to and through the site

  11. Case study • Former Sun Printers site: Residential (161 units), retail, hotel, storage, day nursery and care home. Benefits for cyclists: • S 106 contribution to cycle strategy of £97 per unit. Total of £15,500 • Contributed to Whippendell Woods route • Routes added to Watford town cycle map

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