Parking

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Finding the balance between the provision of adequate vehicle parking while at the same time prioritising more sustainable modes of transport including active travel such as walking and cycling is a key issue and challenge for the city’s residents, workers and visitors. Controlling the level and location of vehicle parking is a vital element towards ensuring more sustainable travel patterns whilst also increasing public health and promoting the efficient use of land, particularly in the city centre and in other accessible locations such as within the town, district and local centres.  

The basic aim is to ensure that at all new developments, a suitable level of vehicle parking is provided in order to avoid the various problems that inadequate parking for vehicles can cause. The Council recognises that there is no reason to significantly constrain residential parking provision, although it is equally important to avoid significant over-provision and to provide adequate parking for cycles and other forms of two wheeled transport. This will help to meet the objectives of the Council’s Green City Charter and the prioritisation of sustainable transport modes and active travel.