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Question 4.10

10 of 10 in Transport

Objective

To reduce residents dependency on private car ownership and use. This depends upon the location and context of the development. Consider size and type of development and its liks to public transport and offroad network provision

Importance: ImportanceImportance

Question

What steps have been taken to reduce residents’ dependency on cars.

  1. Feasibility studies conducted to establish whether the new development makes it possible for the new and surrounding community to establish a viable car club, with some appropriate facilities (building, dedicated parking spaces, garaging) provided within
  2. As A, plus Car club established with management plan and identified and allocated funding to financially support club over first three years

This depends upon the location and context of the development. Consider size and type of development and its liks to public transport and offroad network provision.

Targets and Justification

Best
B
Good
A
Minimum
See relevant local planning authority standard for minimum required

Applies to Developments

This question applies to large residential developments; large mixed developments; large office/retail developments; and large industrial developments.

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