Policy information sourced from the Harlow Local Development Plan 2020-2033 PDF.

IN1: Development and Sustainable Modes of Travel.

1. Sustainable Accessibility

All development should have regard to the modal hierarchy as set out below:

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  1. Opportunities to reduce travel demand and the need to travel
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  1. Vulnerable road user needs such as pedestrians and cyclists
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  1. Public transport passenger needs
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  1. Powered two wheeler user needs such as mopeds and motorbikes
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  1. Other motor vehicle user needs

Major development proposals should identify ways to reduce the use of the car and promote alternative ways to travel and this should be detailed in a supporting Travel Plan.

New developments including redevelopments, changes of use and Town Centre and transport interchange improvements will be required to link to, or provide public transport services which link to, the existing cycleway, footway, public right of way and bridleway network, and, where appropriate:

  • (a) provide direct cycleways, footways and bridleways within the development;
  • (b) contribute to improving and developing cycleways, footways, public rights of ways and bridleways serving the development;
  • (c) provide cycle storage/spaces in accordance with current parking standards;
  • (d) provide other facilities for cyclists such as employee showers, lockers and information and maintenance points.

2. Provision of Electric Charging Points for Vehicles.

Development must provide electric vehicle charging points (EVCPs) in accordance with the latest Government guidance.

For more information, please visit Harlow’s Local Plan here.