Policy information sourced from Barking and Dagenham Borough Wide Development Policies DPD

POLICY BR9: PARKING

Parking Standards

The car parking standards set out in the London Plan will be used as maximum parking standards for new developments. TfL’s cycle parking standards, will be used as minimum parking standards for new developments.

Final levels of provision for each development will be agreed having taken the following issues into consideration:

  • The local environment and accessibility of the site.
  • On-street parking availability.
  • Access and amenity impacts.
  • Road network capacity constraints.
  • Traffic flows.
  • Development type.
  • Existing and planned public transport provision.

These considerations should form part of the overall Transport Assessment for each development.

Car Free Housing Developments

The Council welcomes car free housing developments, but only where the potential impact on on-street car parking can be managed. Areas most suitable for such developments are areas of higher public transport accessibility levels (such as Barking Town Centre) and Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs).

Managing the Impact of Street Parking

The design of on-street car parking can impact on safety, street activity and the visual attractiveness of urban environments. Car parking on residential streets should be designed so that:

  • Car parking does not inconvenience pedestrians and cyclists. It should be designed so that the street is easily and safely crossed at many points by pedestrians, including people using wheelchairs.
  • The design of the street prevents footway parking and parking that obstructs pedestrians, in particular people with visual impairments.
  • Car parking does not dominate the street. Residential streets should be designed to encourage social activity in a safe place. The design of car parking should fit into this overall aim.
  • Car parking improves safety for all road users. This can be achieved through the design of the street and ensuring the layout of car parking encourages other drivers to drive with caution.

For more information please see the Borough Wide Development Policies DPD