Policy information sourced from Hackney Local Plan 2033
LP43 Transport and Development
New development should be located where its transport needs can be met in a sustainable manner.
Any significant negative impact on the operation of transport infrastructure, must be satisfactorily mitigated.
Major development proposals are required to include the submission of either a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan, or a Transport Statement and Local Level Travel Plan, in accordance with the London Borough of Hackney thresholds and in line with Transport for London (TfL) Guidance.
New development will be permitted where it:
- Reduces the need to travel and encourages high-density and high-trip generating development around transport nodes and highly accessible areas.
- Integrates land use and transport and will encourage mixed use developments which support compact growth and regeneration.
- Minimises the demand for car trips and enables new residents to make journeys by active modes and public transport.
- Fully mitigates any adverse impacts upon the capacity of transport infrastructure and public transport services, including pavements and other walking routes, cycle routes, bus and rail services, rail stations and roads.
- The transport and environmental impacts of development construction must be minimised and mitigated through Constructions and Logistics Plans (CLPs) incorporating adherence to the Construction and Logistics Community Safety Scheme (CLOCS) and the Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) On-site machinery and vehicles used should comply with industry best-practice emission standards contributing to the Council’s air quality objectives.
- Assesses the ongoing freight impact of the development and minimises and mitigates the impacts of this on the transport system through Delivery and Servicing Plans (DSPs) including references to use of low-emission, freight consolidation and sustainable last mile delivery vehicles.
For more information please see the Hackney Local Plan 2033