Policy T5 — Cycling

Policy T5 Cycling A Development Plans and development proposals should help remove barriers to cycling and create a healthy environment in which people choose to cycle. This will be achieved through: 1) supporting the delivery of a London-wide network of cycle routes, with new routes and improved infrastructure 2) securing the provision of appropriate levels of cycle parking which should be fit for purpose, secure and well-located. Developments should provide cycle parking at least in accordance with the minimum standards set out in Table 10.2 and Figure 10.3, ensuring that a minimum of two short-stay and two long-stay cycle parking spaces are provided where the application of the minimum standards would result in a lower provision. B Cycle parking should be designed and laid out in accordance with the guidance contained in the London Cycling Design Standards. [182] Development proposals should demonstrate how cycle parking facilities will cater for larger cycles, including adapted cycles for disabled people. C Development Plans requiring more generous provision of cycle parking based on local evidence will be supported. D Where it is not possible to provide suitable short-stay cycle parking off the public highway, the borough should work with stakeholders to identify an appropriate on-street location for the required provision. This may mean the reallocation of space from other uses such as on-street car parking. Alternatively, in town centres, adding the required provision to general town centre cycle parking is also acceptable. In such cases, a commuted sum should be paid to the local authority to secure provision. E Where it is not possible to provide adequate cycle parking within residential developments, boroughs must work with developers to propose alternative solutions which meet the objectives of the standards. These may include options such as providing spaces in secure, conveniently-located, on-street parking facilities such as bicycle hangers. F Where the use class of a development is not fixed at the point of application, the highest potential applicable cycle parking standard should be applied. Table 10.2 - Minimum cycle parking standards* Table 10.2 shows the minimum cycle parking standards by use class for both long-stay and short-stay provision Use class Use description Long-stay (e.g. for residents or employees) Short-stay (e.g. for visitors or customers) A1 food retail above 100 sqm 1 space per 175 sqm gross external area (GEA) areas with higher cycle parking standards (see Figure 10.3): first 750 sqm: 1 space per 20 sqm; thereafter: 1 space per 150 sqm (GEA) rest of London: first 750 sqm: 1 space per 40 sqm; thereafter: 1 space per 300 sqm (GEA) A1 non-food retail above 100 sqm first 1000 sqm: 1 space per 250 sqm thereafter: 1 space per 1000 sqm (GEA) areas with higher cycle parking standards (see Figure 10.3): first 1000 sqm: 1 space per 60 sqm; thereafter: 1 space per 500 sqm (GEA) rest of London: first 1000 sqm: 1 space per 125 sqm; thereafter: 1 space per 1000 sqm (GEA) A2-A5 financial / professional services; cafes & restaurants; drinking establishments; take-aways above 100 sqm 1 space per 175 sqm (GEA) areas with higher cycle parking standards (see Figure 10.3): 1 space per 20 sqm (GEA) rest of London: 1 space per 40 sqm (GEA) B1 business offices areas with higher cycle parking standards (see Figure 10.3): 1 space per 75 sqm rest of London: 1 space per 150 sqm (GEA) first 5,000 sqm: 1 space per 500 sqm thereafter: 1 space per 5,000 sqm (GEA) B1 light industry and research and development 1 space per 250 sqm (GEA) 1 space per 1000 sqm (GEA) B2-B8 general industrial, storage or distribution 1 space per 500 sqm (GEA) 1 space per 1000 sqm (GEA) C1 hotels (bars, restaurants, gyms etc. open to the public should be considered individually under relevant standards) 1 space per 20 bedrooms 1 space per 50 bedrooms C2 hospitals 1 space per 5 FTE staff 1 space per 30 FTE staff C2 care homes / secure accommodation 1 space per 5 FTE staff 1 space per 20 bedrooms C3-C4 dwellings (all) 1 space per studio or 1 person 1 bedroom dwelling 1.5 spaces per 2 person 1 bedroom dwelling 2 spaces per all other dwellings 5 to 40 dwellings: 2 spaces Thereafter: 1 space per 40 dwellings D1 nurseries 1 space per 8 FTE staff + 1 space per 8 students See long-stay requirement D1 primary schools / secondary schools/ sixth form colleges 1 space per 8 FTE staff + 1 space per 8 students 1 space per 100 students D1 universities and colleges 1 space per 4 FTE staff + 1 space per 20 FTE students 1 space per 7 FTE students D1 health centre, including dentists 1 space per 5 FTE staff 1 space per 3 FTE staff D1 other (e.g. library, church, etc.) 1 space per 8 FTE staff 1 space per 100 sqm (GEA) D2 sports (e.g. sports hall, swimming, gymnasium, etc.) 1 space per 8 FTE staff 1 space per 100 sqm (GEA) D2 other (e.g. cinema, bingo, etc.) 1 space per 8 FTE staff 1 per 30 seats C1-Sui Generis Student accommodation 0.75 spaces per bedroom 1 space per 40 bedrooms Any Specialist older persons housing** 1 space per 10 bedrooms 1 space per 40 bedrooms Sui generis Any not specified elsewhere in this table As per most relevant other standard e.g. casino and theatre = D2, room in large-scale purpose-built shared living = studio C3 As per most relevant other standard e.g. casino and theatre = D2, room in large-scale purpose-built shared living = studio C3 Sui generis Stations To be considered on a case by case basis through liaison with TfL. The level of provision should take into account the type and location of the station, current and future rail and cycle demand and the potential for journey stages to and from the station to be made by cycle. A step-change in provision is expected, especially at termini, in order to meet the Mayor’s mode share target. To be considered on a case by case basis through liaison with TfL. The level of provision should take into account the type and location of the station, current and London Plan Policy T5 · official source →