We want to encourage people to use sustainable transport options rather than rely on their cars.
The parking strategy for Langarth is being designed to ensure that:
- Walking/cycling and public transport will always have the advantage. Homes and streets will be designed to ensure ease of use of cycles and walking.
- Cars are provided for but do not dominate visually nor are they allowed to determine the street form
- Pedestrian and cycle connections between streets will be prioritised.
- Design prevents provision of additional ad hoc car spaces on plot.
- Provision is made for shared cars /car clubs/e-bike clubs in addition to visitor allowance
- Where car parking is required beyond street or appropriate on plot space. this is designed to be capable of alternative use as part of travel plan review for development or open space /local food production.
Car parking standards/design will relate to the character of different areas under the code. These will, in turn, link to both the type of housing and proximity to key public transport corridors. On plot parking will be flexible and people’s garden plots will be capable of adaptation where demand for car use reduces.
There will also be visitor parking on street or courtyards /clusters ( currently set at 10% of total provision. This will be subject to review as part of the travel plan after 5 or 10 years with alternative uses considered.
Car club /E-car club /E-bike parking will have designated spaces in clusters with charging facilities
