Park and Ride Sites – Green Belt Location Criteria

Park and Ride sites should preferably be located within settlements. Ideal locations are public transport interchanges. It is recognised however that there may be occasions where a countryside / green belt location may be needed for such development and this may be appropriate provided that all the following are met: • a comprehensive assessment of potential sites, to meet the identified need, has been carried out. This should include both non-green belt and, if appropriate, other green belt locations; • the assessment establishes that the proposed green belt site is a sustainable option taking account of all relevant factors including travel impacts; • the scheme will not seriously compromise the purposes of including land in the green belt; • the proposal is contained within the local transport plan or based on a thorough assessment of travel impacts; and • any buildings forming part of the development proposal are essential to the operation of the park and ride/share scheme.