Policy information sourced from the Epsom & Ewell Local Development Framework - Core Strategy 2007
CS 16: Managing Transport and Travel
Encouragement will be given to development proposals and management policies which foster an improved and integrated transport network and facilitate a shift of emphasis to non-car modes as a means of access to services and facilities. In particular the Council will work with the County Council and other relevant agencies in Epsom town centre to reduce the impact of roads and traffic movement, to support the development of opportunities for the use of public transport, and to enhance the pedestrian environment.
Throughout the Borough the Council will seek to ensure that highway design responds to the positive characteristics of an area and delivers a high quality public realm for all users. In creating new places, highway design should ensure that the needs of vehicular traffic do not predominate to the detriment of other modes of travel or to the quality of the environment created.
Development proposals will be required to be consistent with, and contribute to, the implementation of the Surrey Local Transport Plan and should:
- minimise the need for travel, through measures such as travel plans or the provision or enhancement of local services and facilities;
- provide safe, convenient and attractive accesses for all, including the elderly and disabled, and others with restricted mobility, and provide links to the existing network of footways, bridleways and cycleways, so as to maximise opportunities for their use;
- be appropriate for the highways network in terms of the volume and nature of traffic generated, and ensure that the safety, convenience and free flow of traffic using the highway are not adversely affected;
- avoid highway improvements which harm the environment and character of the area;
- provide appropriate and effective parking provision, both on and off-site, and vehicular servicing arrangements;
- ensure that vehicular traffic generated does not create new, or exacerbate existing, on street parking problems, nor materially increase other traffic problems, taking account of any contributions that have been secured to the provision of off-site works.
All major developments should be well located for convenient access by non-car modes, including walking, cycling and high quality public transport.
Land will be allocated in the Site Allocations DPD for the construction of the Kiln Lane link road.
For more information please see the Epsom & Ewell Core Strategy 2007