Policy information sourced from the Brent Local Plan
BT3 Freight and Servicing
Development that would generate significant movement of goods or materials, both during construction and in operation, should minimise the movement of goods and materials by road. Freight consolidation through maximising the use of the capacity of vehicles entering and exiting a site and the use of more sustainable alternatives, i.e. by rail and canal, or for last mile delivery cargo cycles, and pursuit of best practice in technical innovation to consolidate delivery and construction transport is encouraged.
For longer distance movements, the provision of sidings within suitable new developments adjoining railway lines is supported. Warehousing development, adjoining rail lines where rail access can be provided, should include sidings.
Existing sidings and sites adjacent to them or the canal with the potential for rail freight use will be protected where these are adaptable to serve anticipated needs. Development proposals which would conflict with the effective operation of these facilities will not be permitted unless:
- appropriate mitigation is provided to ensure it will not place unreasonable restrictions on the effective operation of these facilities; or
- the existing facility can be satisfactorily relocated within the development proposals in terms of operational requirements and environmental criteria; or
- the facility is replaced in an appropriate alternative location.
Servicing in New Developments
The provision of servicing facilities is required in all development covered by the Plan’s standards in Appendix 5. The Council will work with developers to provide the optimum servicing and delivery arrangements for new developments. Wherever possible servicing should be provided off the highway. Loss of existing servicing will be resisted where it is still required to meet operational needs.
For more information please see the Brent Local Plan