Locational Requirements for Storage and Distribution Sites

The RDS policy guidance in TRAN 3.1 seeks to "locate major distribution sites at the edge of urban areas, with good connections to the Key Transport Corridors within the RSTN". While in most cases storage and distribution use will be compatible with adjacent industrial or business development, there may be situations where there is a limited choice of sites available having the required accessibility which are also able to accommodate a high volume of goods vehicles. In these circumstances it may be necessary for development plans to identify and safeguard appropriate sites for storage and distribution purposes.