Policy information sourced from Core Strategy for Chiltern District
CS26: Requirements of New Development
Development proposals will be expected to:
- Provide safe, convenient and attractive access on foot and by cycle, making suitable connections with existing footways, public footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and cycle ways, local facilities and public transport so as to maximise opportunities to use these modes;
- Ensure that the convenient use and enjoyment of existing public rights of way, such as footpaths and bridleways and restricted byways, are not affected by development;
- Integrate with local public transport services and also where appropriate provide direct routes protected from traffic congestion, interchange, stops and waiting areas;
- Be appropriately located to the road network and provide satisfactory vehicular access(es) to and from the area of development so that the convenience, safety, and free flow of traffic using public highways (including pedestrians, riders and cyclists) are not adversely affected;
- Provide appropriate and effective vehicular and cycle parking and servicing arrangements;
- Ensure that all vehicular traffic generated by future development does not materially increase traffic problems, for example, congestion and local air quality, taking account of off-site improvements or contributions towards them which may be secured;
- Secure the preparation and implementation of measures which minimise and manage parking and travel demand, including as appropriate travel plans, parking management plans and car clubs;
- Ensure that developments will be served by adequate infrastructure capacity in terms of water supply, foul drainage, waste water and sewage treatment, high speed broadband access and other utilities, without leading to problems for existing users.
We will measure success with the assistance of the following indicators:
- National indicator NI198 – children travelling to school, mode of transport usually used.
Delivery will be achieved via:
- Close work with developers and stakeholders
For more information please see the Core Strategy for Chiltern District