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Parking Restraint
4.11NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
As part of an overall parking strategy, development plans may designate areas of parking restraint within which a reduction from published car parking standards will be applied. It is unlikely in the
site-planningnon-domesticcommercialAccess Requirements for Public Buildings, Employment and Education Uses
Policy AMP 1NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The development of a new building open to the public, or to be used for employment or education purposes, will only be permitted where it is designed to provide suitable access for all, whether as cus
accessaccessibilitypublic-buildingcommercialnon-domesticPolicy AMP 7: Car Parking and Servicing Arrangements
Policy AMP 7NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Development proposals will be required to provide adequate provision for car parking and appropriate servicing arrangements. The precise amount of car parking will be determined according to the speci
non-domesticcommercialsite-planningReduced parking provision through alternative transport measures
5.41NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
A reduction in parking provision may be accepted where it forms part of a package of measures to promote alternative transport modes, particularly where this has been demonstrated and accepted through
non-domesticcommercialsite-planningReduced parking provision through proximity to existing parking and shared arrangements
5.42NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
On occasion reduced parking provision may be appropriate where new development is proposed close to existing public car parking and it is demonstrated there is available spare capacity. Reduced parkin
commercialnon-domesticsite-planningExcessive parking provision
5.47NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Parking provision in excess of the published standards will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances. For example it is recognised that in city and town centres a balance has to be struck betwee
parkingcommercialtown-centreParent and child parking spaces
5.50NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
For retail, leisure and community uses consideration should be given by developers to the provision of 'parent and child' parking spaces. As with spaces reserved for people with disabilities these sho
commercialaccessaccessibilityServicing arrangements and rear access
5.52NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Servicing arrangements are also important and can exert a major influence on the quality of the urban environment and its attractiveness to shoppers and other visitors. In city and town centre locatio
commercialsite-planningconservationPolicy AMP 8: Cycle Provision
Policy AMP 8NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Planning permission will only be granted for development providing jobs, shopping, leisure and services, including educational and community uses where the needs of cyclists are taken into account. Wh
non-domesticcommercialaccesstopicCycle Parking Provision Requirements
5.55NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
To help promote cycle use the amount of good quality cycle parking needs to be increased. It is important therefore that secure cycle parking is provided as an integral part of development providing j
non-domesticpublic-buildingcommercialtopic-accessShower and Changing Facilities for Major Employment Sites
5.58NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Major employment generating developments will be expected to provide shower and changing facilities conveniently located to the provision of cycle parking to encourage and facilitate those who travel
non-domesticcommercialtopic-accessPrivate sector car park development and Planning Agreements
5.72NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The development and operation of public car parks by the private sector, including multi-storey provision and temporary car parks should seek to complement existing parking provision and the Departmen
non-domesticcommercialsite-planning