Policy information sourced from the Harrow and Wealdstone Area Action Plan
AAP19: Transport, Parking and Access within the Heart of Harrow
All major development proposals should prioritise access by sustainable modes, with particular emphasis on the provision of safe and attractive walking routes to nearby facilities and to public transport.
Developments in appropriate locations in town centres and within Controlled Parking Zones, and where they are supported by a high level of public transport accessibility, are encouraged to be car-free. Proposals in such areas shall consider the following parking provision criteria to ensure no additional transport stress is placed on the public highway following development:
- To limit on-site car parking to spaces designated for disabled people and any operational or servicing needs;
- Contribute to the development and implementation of an area wide green travel plan for the Heart of Harrow as proposed by Policy AAP 20; and
- Exclude future occupiers of the development from being eligible for onstreet parking permits (secured through a planning obligation).
The amount of car parking in residential development proposals should not exceed the maximum set out in Table 6.2 of the London Plan (2011), and the Interim Mayor’s Housing SPG. The justification for the level of parking should be based on: a Transport Assessment; the Green Travel Plan for the Heart of Harrow (AAP Policy 20); whether there is a negative impact on overspill car parking on the public highway; and the availability of controlled parking zones.
Developments shall provide the minimum level of car parking provision, but consistent with that which is necessary for people with disabilities and servicing, as well as electric charging points, as set out in the London Plan Policy 6.13.
The provision of new parking, particularly underground car parks to support retail, leisure and office development commensurate to the size of the development will be supported for general public use in accordance with the Maximum Standards in the London Plan (Table 6.2).
Scooter and motorcycle parking, including appropriate provisions to reduce theft and tampering, shall be provided for within all new development;
The implementation of car club parking schemes will be encouraged, and spaces for car club vehicles will be sought on major development proposals and should be prioritiesed alongside spaces for people with disabilities and servicing;
Cycle parking and facilities must be provided in all development to achieve the standards set out in London Plan Table 6.3. This is in addition to any contribution to off site cycle parking to be provided across the Heart of Harrow. Cycle storage facilities must be secure, and designed into the development at the outset.
For major trip generating developments in Harrow and Wealdstone town centres where appropriate levels of parking may be difficult to provide, agreements or contributions to use / improve other nearby car parks and associated infrastructure may be acceptable.
Proposals that would be detrimental to the free flow of traffic and the safety of highway users will be refused, unless sufficient mitigation or an acceptable case based upon the achievement of significant area wide benefits can be demonstrated.
For more information please see the Area Action Plan