PPS 3 Access Movement and Parking·Page 37·5.60-5.61
Justification and Amplification (5.60-5.61)
Car parking design should respect local character, provide safe access for all users including those with disabilities, and address security particularly for multi-storey and basement facilities.
The amount and arrangement of car parking can have a significant impact on the quality of both the built and natural environment. All proposals for parking and associated facilities should therefore be well designed, respect local character and their wider setting. They should also provide for safe and convenient access / egress and direct and safe internal movement for cyclists and pedestrians, including people with disabilities and others whose mobility is impaired. Security is of particular importance in the design of car parks. The Department will therefore expect developers to address this matter, particularly in relation to multi-storey and basement car parking, and would encourage developers to seek advice from the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Architectural Liaison Service.
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