STATUTORY NOTICE

STATEMENT OF ADOPTION
FOR THE WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
PARKING STANDARDS SUPPLEMENTARY PLANNING DOCUMENT
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004
Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) Regulations 2004
Regulation 19 Adoption of Supplementary Planning Documents
a) The Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) was adopted on Thursday
27 July 2006.
b) Any person aggrieved by the SPD may apply to the High Court for judicial review of the
decision to adopt the SPD.
c) Any such application for leave must be made promptly and in any event not later than 3
months after the date on which the SPD was adopted.
d) The Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Document and the results of the public
consultation undertaken on the draft Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Document can
be viewed on the Woking website:
http://www.woking.gov.uk/council/planning/ldf/corestrategy/parking or at the following locations:
Planning Reception, Woking Borough Council - Monday to Friday 9.15am to 4.45pm
Woking Library -

Monday, Thursday, Friday 9.30am - 8pm,

Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday 9.30am - 5pm

West Byfleet Library - Tuesday, Friday 10am - 5pm

Thursday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 9.30am - 4pm
Byfleet Library -

Tuesday 10am - 1pm and 2 - 6pm

Friday 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 9.30am - 4pm

Knaphill Library -

Tuesday 10am 1pm and 2 7pm

Friday 10am 1pm and 2 5pm
Saturday 9.30am 1pm and 2 - 4pm

Sheerwater Neighbourhood Office - Monday Friday 9am 1pm and 2pm 5.15pm
Tuesday, Thursday 2pm 5.15pm.

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1.0

Introduction

1.1

This document is a Supplementary Planning Document in support of Policies MV9 and

MV12 of the Woking Borough Local Plan 1999 which relate to Off Street Parking and
Cycle Parking Standards. Policy MV9 reads:
The Council will normally require new development to provide on site motor vehicle
parking space in accordance with the adopted standards. In the town centre and other
locations well served by public transport the Council will work towards the progressive
reduction in the maximum levels of parking permitted by the standards. In addition, the
Council will encourage the provision of funds for alternative transportation initiatives in lieu
of parking provision required by the adopted standards, where this would not be
detrimental to residential amenity and highway safety.
Policy MV12 reads:
Except where it is not physically possible, the Council will require new development to
provide cycle parking facilities in accordance with the adopted standards.

1.2

It has also been developed in support of the Councils Local Development Framework
Core Strategy preferred option.

1.3

The standards have been prepared having regard to Government guidance in the form of
PPG13 Transport, PPG3 Housing, RPG9 Regional Planning Guidance for the South East
and the draft South East Plan. Surrey County Councils Parking Strategy for Surrey has
also been taken in to consideration. It also takes account of surveys of parking demand in
residential and office developments in the Borough which were undertaken to inform this
document.

1.4

The SPD has also been subject to a Sustainability Appraisal incorporating a Strategic
Environmental Assessment.

1.5

The objectives of this SPD are:

Objective A
To control the supply of parking in new developments in order to support travel without
using a car in line with regional and national guidance
Objective B
To encourage a reduction in workplace parking
Objective C
To apply restraint-based parking standards (i.e. maximum standards) in order to achieve
an average of no more than 1.5 spaces per new dwelling across the Borough in line with
the guidance set out in PPG3: Housing
Objective D
To reduce levels of car parking in new developments within the High Accessibility Zone to
reflect the higher level of accessibility by choice of means of transport
Objective E
To recognise the local context and assist with the implementation of the emerging Local
Development Framework Core Strategy

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1.6

For car parking the standards define the maximum acceptable provision for the most
common forms of development. Provision above this level will not normally be permitted.
A minimum requirement will not normally be imposed unless under provision would result
in road safety implications which cannot be resolved through the introduction or
enforcement of on-street parking controls. For cycle parking the standards are minimum
requirements that should normally be met.

1.7

Development proposals affecting parking provision within existing developments will be

considered against these parking standards.

1.8

Where it is clear that the land use(s) proposed do not fall into any of the categories for
which standards have been prepared, the requirements should be discussed at an early
stage with the Borough Council.

1.9

In assessing development proposals as a whole, the Council will expect the standards and
qualifying notes to be followed. In layout and design terms, parking areas must
complement the development and the locality within which it is situated by appropriate use
of landscaping, surfacing and kerbing materials.

1.10 All proposals should have regard to the following general notes. Additional detailed notes
are set out where required after each section on particular development types and must
also be complied with.

2.0

General Notes
INTERPRETING THE STANDARDS

2.1

These standards define the normal maximum requirements for car parking spaces and
only in special circumstances at the discretion of the planning authority may they be
exceeded. Where developers propose parking standards below the maximum standards
these will be critically examined to ensure that there would be no adverse effect on
highway safety, the free flow of traffic or parking provision in the immediate area generally.
Staff Travel Plans and other measures such as car clubs should also be considered, to
support lower levels of parking.

2.2

Planning obligations will be used to achieve improvements to public transport, walking and
cycling, where such measures would be likely to influence travel patterns to the site
involved, either on their own or as part of a package of measures. Examples might
include improvements to a bus service or cycle route which goes near to a site, or
pedestrian improvements which make it easier and safer to walk to the site from other
developments or from public transport.

2.3

Where two or more land uses apply to the same site (e.g. a restaurant associated with a
public house; offices associated with industrial buildings) the maximum parking provision
for each land use should be assessed separately. Account may be taken of overlapping
of demand where it can be demonstrated that this will occur. Shared use of parking will
be encouraged, particularly in town centres.

2.4

Standards based on floor area refer to the total gross floor area (GFA) in square metres,
as ascertained by external measurement of the building, unless otherwise stated (e.g.
"shops" includes their own storage areas).

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LORRY PARKING
2.5

For lorry parking, where alternative modes of travel are not generally available, defined
parking standards should normally be met. Where no standard is defined, provision must
be made and justification produced to demonstrate the acceptability of the level chosen.
DESIGN AND LAYOUT

2.6

Adequate space for access, sight lines, turning and manoeuvring must be provided in
addition to the required parking spaces. The latter must not be used for any purposes
other than parking.

2.7

The minimum dimensions of a car parking space are 2.4 metres by 4.8 metres - the long
dimensions should be extended to 6 metres where the space is entered from the side. A
lorry space should be 15 metres by 3.5 metres (50 sq. metres).

2.8

Provision of underground parking in developments will be encouraged.

PARKING FOR DISABLED PEOPLE

2.9

General advice is included in Parking for Disabled People and PPG13 Good Practice
Guide, both published by the former Department for the Environment, Transport and the
Regions (DETR).

2.10 For non-residential developments, 5% of parking spaces should be allocated for disabled
persons. In areas of high parking restraint this may not give sufficient spaces, hence a
minimum standard of one space per 750 sq m should be provided. In all cases, parking for
the disabled should be sufficient to meet demand.
2.11 Car parking spaces for people with disabilities should be larger than usual to enable a
wheelchair user to transfer easily to and from a car, and thus should have minimum
dimensions of 5.0m x 3.6m. They should be located close to an accessible entrance,
preferably the main entrance. The entrance should be ideally under cover, clearly signed
and not more than 50m from the designated parking spaces.
PARKING FOR VISITORS
2.12 In some locations it may not be feasible for visitors to park on the street, for example on
main roads, very narrow roads or in some town centre locations with restricted parking.
Applicants can therefore propose the inclusion of extra car spaces to be allocated for
visitors parking, up to a maximum rate of 10% of the total number of car spaces provided
for the development.
2.13 Provision of off street visitors parking in excess of the maximum parking standard for the
development will be at the Councils discretion. The Council will assess whether the
provision of off street visitor parking spaces is appropriate given the location of the
development and the parking situation in the immediate environment.
2.14 Visitor parking is intended to allow for occasional visits by people who may need to park
close to the property for short periods of time, such as trades people, delivery persons or
medical visitors. Visitors parking is not intended to accommodate the parking of multiple
visitors for parties or family gatherings. On street parking outside of the development
should be used for such purposes.

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SECURED BY DESIGN
2.15 The Police have launched an initiative called 'Secured by Design' encouraging house
builders to follow guidelines aimed at upgrading security against crime and fire safety of
new homes. There is scope in the layout design and location of parking areas to reduce
opportunities for crime and accordingly those contemplating any form of development are
encouraged to seek the advice of the Surrey Police Architectural Liaison Officer based at
Guildford (Tel. 01483 482305).

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Schedule of Parking Standards
Outside High Accessibility Zone
All standards relate to gross floor area and are maximums unless otherwise
stated.
A1 Retail
Food or non-food retail (up to 500
1 car space per 30 sq m
sqm)
(e.g. small parades of shops serving
the local community)
Food or non-food retail (up to 1,000 sq 1 car space per 25 sq m
m)
1 lorry space per 500 sq m
Non food retail (greater than 1,000
1 car space per 20 sq m
sqm)
1 lorry space per 500 sq m
Food retail (greater than 1,000 sq m) 1 car space per 14 sq m
1 lorry space per 500 sq m
For stores greater than 2,500 sq m 1
lorry space or goods bay per 750 sq
m.
For stores greater than 5,000 sq m 1
lorry space or goods bay per 1,000 sq
m
Open air markets
6 car spaces per vendor
DIY store without garden centre
1 car space per 25 sq m open and
covered display area plus 1 lorry
space per
500 sq m
Garden centres
1 car space per 25 sq m open and
covered display area plus 1 lorry
space per
500 sq m
Retail parks
1 car space per 25 sq m plus 1 lorry
space per 500 sq m
Other uses
1 car space per 25 sq m plus 1 lorry
space per 500 sq m
A2 Financial and professional services
Banks, building societies, estate
agents and other agencies, betting
shops

1 car space per 30 sq m

A3 Restaurants and Cafes

1 car space per 6 sq m

A4: Drinking Establishments

1 car space per 6 sq m

A5: Hot Food Takeaways

1 car space per 6 sq m

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B1 Business use
Offices
Business parks
Light industrial, high technology,
science parks and research parks

1 car space per 30 sq m

1 car space per 30 sq m
1 car space per 30 sq m

B2 General industrial
General industrial use

1 car space per 50 sq m

B8 Storage and distribution

Warehouse storage
Warehouse distribution
Cash and carry

1 car space per 100 sq m plus 1 lorry

space per 200 sq m
1 car space per 70 sq m plus 1 lorry
space per 200 sq m
1 car space per 30 sq m plus 1 lorry
space per 200 sq m

C1 Hotels and hostels

Hotels and motels

1.5 car spaces per bedroom (may be

reduced to 1 car space per bedroom if
other facilities such as bars,
restaurants and function rooms are
not open to non-residents) plus 1
coach space per 100 bedrooms.

Residential hostels

1 car space per 3 residents

C2 Residential institutions
Old peoples homes

1 car space per 5 residents

Hospital

1 car space per 4 staff plus 1 car

space per 3 daily visitors

Student hostel

1 car space per 5 students and 1 car

space per member of staff

Nursing homes

1 car space per 2 residents

Residential schools

1 car space per 2 members of staff

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C3 Dwelling houses
Maximum standards per unit to achieve an average of 1.5 spaces per
dwelling across the Borough.
Permitted development rights will not generally be withdrawn.
The maximum residential standard will be applied to development proposals
above a threshold of 20 dwellings or more. Below the 20 dwelling threshold
the standard will be advisory.
1 bedroom per unit
1 car space
2 bedrooms per unit
1.5 car spaces
3 or more bedrooms per unit
2 car spaces
If on street visitors parking is not considered feasible, at the discretion of the
Council, extra car spaces allocated for visitors parking may be provided up to
a maximum rate of 10% of the total number of car spaces provided for the
development.
Elderly (sheltered)

1 car space per 1 or 2 bedroom

dwelling unit (self-contained)
0.5 car space per dwelling unit
(communal)

D1 Non-residential institutions
Day nurseries/crches
Doctors practices

Dentists practices
Veterinary practices

0.75 car spaces per member of staff

plus 0.2 spaces per child.
1 car space per doctor, 1 car space
per 2 ancillary staff and 2 spaces per
consulting room
3 car spaces per consulting room
4 car spaces per consulting room

Libraries, museums and art galleries 1 car space per 30 sq m

Public halls licensed for entertainment. 1 car space per 3 persons or per 3
Unlicensed youth and community
seats or per 20 sq m
centres and Scout huts etc.
Places of worship
1 car space per 10 seats (Where is
likely that the congregation will be
drawn from a wide area, additional
spaces may be required).
Schools and Colleges
New schools or those where expansion is proposed will be requested to
develop and monitor School Transport and Development Plans.
Car parking: only operational requirements should be provided for, together
with overflow parking on hard play areas for community uses. Pupil parking
and drop off /pick up areas should not be provided as this encourages car
usage (except on existing sites where any further on street parking will
reduce highway safety or emergency access). However, all other measures
to discourage parking will be considered first and could include car sharing,
staggered opening and closing times, parking restrictions etc. A parking
management plan should be prepared and submitted as an integral part of
any planning application.

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Coach/Bus parking: on all new school sites where it is likely that pupils will
travel to and from school in coaches, sufficient space should be reserved to
allow coaches to enter the site, drop off and pick up pupils. Where
appropriate, bus stops, bays, bus borders, seating and shelters shall be
provided on the highway by the applicant.
Cycling: provision of cycle parking will be a condition of any new or
expanded school. Wherever possible, improvements to cycle routes/safety
measures should be sought by the applicant.

D2 Assembly and leisure

The following standards are applicable to the normal use of premises. Where
special uses are intended or special circumstances apply, additional parking
spaces may be required.
Theatres, cinemas, bingo clubs, dance 1 car space per 5 persons as licensed
halls and clubs
(1 car space per 3 persons if less than
1,000 sq m.)
Conference centres
Exhibition halls
Stadia
Multi-activity health clubs or leisure
centres
Tennis and Badminton Clubs
Squash Clubs
Marinas and water sports
Field sports clubs
Golf clubs and driving ranges
Equestrian centres
Other uses
Pick your own fruit farms
Vehicle repair, garage and spares
stores
Car sales establishments
Exhaust and tyre centres
Mixed uses - town centres
Mixed uses - out of town

1 car space per 5 seats (1 car space

per 3 seats if less than 1,000 sq m)
1 car space per 6 sq m
1 car space per 15 seats
Individual assessment
4 car spaces per court
2 car spaces per court
3 car spaces per hectare of water area
1 car space per 2 playing participants
1 car space per 0.3 holes or per
driving bay
1 car space per stable

9 car spaces per hectare of PYO farm

land
1 car space per 20 sq m
1 car space per 50 sq m car display
area
1 car space per 0.3-0.5 bays
Individual assessment
Individual assessment

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Schedule of Maximum Parking Standards
High Accessibility Zone
Within the High Accessibility Zone within 1250m of Woking Station, the
following reduced maximum standards will apply. The extent of this zone is
shown on map 1 and represents a reasonable walking time to and from
Woking station using key pedestrian routes.
C3 Dwelling houses
The following maximum standards will be applied. Where a reduced level of
parking provision is proposed, developers will be expected to ensure that
30% of the spaces are unassigned.
1 and 2 bedroom per unit
1 car space
3 or more bedrooms per unit
1.5 car spaces
If on street visitors parking is not considered feasible, at the discretion of the
Council, extra car spaces allocated for visitors parking may be provided up to
a maximum rate of 10% of the total number of car spaces provided for the
development.
Other Uses
For all other uses

50% of the full standard above will be

applied.

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Cycle and Motor Cycle Parking

The following table is published by the London Cycle Network in their Design
Manual and is a good basis for determining the minimum number of cycle
parking spaces to be provided.
Transport
Rail Stations

5 cycle and 5 motor cycle spaces per

peak period train
Bus Stations
2 cycle and 2 motor cycle spaces per
100 peak period passengers
The following guidelines should also be noted:
At least one Sheffield type stand should be provided per 20 car parking
spaces, subject to a minimum of 2 stands being provided.
Stands should be located within 20 metres of the access to the premises,
which they serve.
Stands provided in a group should be undercover, lit, secure and adequately
signed.
Cycle parking may be waived for developments of less than 250 sq m gross
floor area (GFA) if adequate provision is available within 20 metres of the
building access.
Cycle parking is not required for petrol filling stations, motor vehicle service
facilities and transport cafes.

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Location

Places of
Work

Shopping

Educational

Land Use/
Category

Location

Cycle Parking
Standard

B1

Business Offices,
Services
Light Industrial

B2

General Industrial

B8

Warehouses

A1

Food Retail

A1

Non-food Retail

A1

Garden Centre

D1

Primary Schools

D1

Secondary
Schools
University,
Colleges
Food and drink
(consumption on
premises)
Drinking
establishments
Hot food
takeaways

1/125 sq.m. with

minimum of 2 spaces
1/250 sq.m. with
minimum of 2 spaces
1/500 sq.m. with
minimum of 2 spaces
1/500 sq.m. with
minimum of 2 spaces
Out of town 1/350 sq.m.
Town centre/local
shopping centre 1/125
sq.m.
Out of town 1/1500
sq.m. with minimum of
4 spaces
Town centre/local
shopping centre 1/300
sq.m
1/300 sq.m. with
minimum of 2 spaces
1 space per 10 staff
and 1 space per 20
students
1 space per 10
staff/students
1 space per 8
staff/students
1/100 sq.m. with
minimum of 2 spaces

B1/A2

D1
Entertainment

A3

A4
A5

D2

Theatres,
cinemas

D2

D1

Leisure, sports
centres,
swimming baths
Student
accommodation
Flats
Doctor & dentist
surgeries, health
centres & clinics
Libraries

C2

Hospital

Housing

C2

Community

C3
D1

Community

1/50 sq.m. with

minimum of 2 spaces
1 space per 20 seats
with a minimum of 2
spaces
1 space per 50 seats
with a minimum of 2
spaces
1 space per 10 staff
plus 1 space per 20
peak period visitors
1 space per 2 students
1 space per unit
1 space per 5 staff plus
1 space per 5 visitors
1 space per 10 staff
plus 1 space per 10
visitors
1 space per 5 staff plus

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Transport

Rail stations
Bus stations

1 space per 10 visitors

5 cycle spaces per
peak period train
2 cycle spaces per 100
peak period passengers

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