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New Transport Schemes, Walking and Cycling
4.8NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
New transport schemes include major proposals for road, rail and public transport provision, as well as proposals to aid modal shift to more sustainable forms of transport e.g. park and ride or park a
site-planningnon-domesticParking 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-domesticProtected Routes and Access Control
5.27NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The Protected Routes have progressively been improved over the years, including the building of motorways, ring roads, through-passes, by-passes and dual carriageways. It is important that a new acces
site-planningaccessnon-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-planningOn-street parking for small-scale developments
5.43NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
It may also be acceptable for small-scale developments, which do not generate significant parking demand, to rely on using on-street parking for a proportion of their parking provision. In assessing t
non-domesticsite-planningParking standards in non-restrained areas
5.46NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
In many locations however it will remain important that development makes adequate provision for car parking. This is particularly important in rural areas and those towns and villages where the poten
ruralparkingnon-domesticdwellingsPublic transport facilities for all users
5.49NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Consideration should also be given to the provision of public transport facilities for able-bodied people and people with disabilities who do not have access to a car. In larger schemes provision shou
accessaccessibilitynon-domesticPolicy 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-accessWeather Protection and Security Standards for Cycle Parking
5.56NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Full secure, weather protected parking will normally be required for employee cycle parking. Weather protection will also be required for visitor parking where space for ten or more cycles is provided
non-domestictopic-accessLocation and Design of Cycle Parking Areas
5.57NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Security is a major consideration in determining the location of cycle parking areas which should be provided closer to a building's entrance than car-parking. They should be well lit and located wher
non-domestictopic-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-accessTemporary Car Parks - Landscaping Requirements
5.63NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
In assessing proposals for temporary car parks on sites awaiting redevelopment the Department will normally still require a landscaping scheme incorporating details of boundary and surface treatments.
non-domesticexternal-spaceMulti-storey Car Parks - Design Standards
5.64NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The design of multi-storey car parks should reflect the character and appearance of the surrounding townscape in terms of form, scale, massing and use of materials. Building lines should adhere to tho
non-domesticexternal-spaceBasement and Semi-basement Car Parks - Design Requirements
5.65NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The design of basement or semi-basement car parks requires careful attention to ensure that they are safe to use and do not have a negative impact at street level by the creation of dead frontage.
non-domesticexternal-spaceSurface Parking Under Raised Ground Floor - Design Standards
5.66NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Surface parking underneath a raised ground floor can create the same effect to an even greater extent, particularly where ground floor elevations are entirely made up of metal grids or finished in an
non-domesticexternal-spaceRural Car Parks - Environmental Impact and Design
5.67NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The amount and arrangement of car parking in rural locations can have a significant impact on the natural environment, particularly in sensitive locations. The development of larger schemes in the cou
ruralparkingnon-domesticRural Car Parks - Design, Layout and Landscaping
5.68NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The design, layout and landscaping of rural car parks should seek to retain the open nature and visual amenity of the countryside. In addition matters such as floodlighting, will require careful desig
ruralparkingnon-domesticPolicy AMP 10: Provision of Public and Private Car Parks
Policy AMP 10NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Planning permission will only be granted for the development or extension of public or private car parks, including park and ride and park and share where it is demonstrated that: • they do not signif
non-domesticsite-planningPublic Car Parking Facilities Overview
5.69NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
It is recognised that the provision of adequate public parking facilities can act as a stimulant to economic development whilst having environmental and safety benefits in locations such as town and c
non-domesticsite-planningPublic car parking provision in town and city centres
5.70NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Of critical importance to the supply of public car parking facilities is the type of parking to be provided. Within town and city centres in particular it is essential that sufficient short-stay publi
non-domesticsite-planningPublic parking strategy and transportation objectives
5.71NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Accordingly the Department considers that public parking provision in future should focus on meeting the demand generated by centres for short-stay spaces. However the overall transportation objective
non-domesticsite-planningPrivate 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-planningPark and Ride and Park and Share facilities
5.73NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
The Department will promote the development of Park and Ride and Park and Share facilities in appropriate locations where these will reduce the number of cars entering central urban areas and promote
non-domesticsite-planningPolicy AMP 11: Temporary Car Parks
Policy AMP 11NI-wide·PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking
Planning permission will not be granted for the development of a temporary car park unless it is demonstrated that: • it complies with Policy AMP 10 and the developer can show that a need exists which
site-planningnon-domestic