Policy information sourced from the Harrow Development Management Policies
DM 42: Parking Standards
Proposals that make on-site provision for parking will be supported where:
- the number of vehicle parking spaces (including those with electric vehicle charging points) would have regard to the maximum London Plan standards;
- there would be 1 motorcycle/ scooter parking space(83) per 20 car parking spaces subject to all developments with more than 10 car parking spaces having a minimum of 1 space; and
- the number of cycle parking spaces would meet or exceed the minimum London Plan standards.
Proposals involving parking provision that would not be consistent with the London Plan will be assessed having regard to any exceptional operational requirements, any special safety considerations and the desirability of achieving modal shift away from private car use.
Proposals for car-free development within town centres will be supported where it can be demonstrated that:
- there is sufficient public transport capacity to serve the trip demand generated by the development;
- there would be adequate safeguards against parking on the surrounding highway network and in public car parks; and
- the needs of blue badge holders would be met.
Proposals that secure the delivery of car club schemes in lieu of parking provision for private vehicles will be encouraged.
The design and layout of parking areas (including those for scooters, motorcycles and bicycles) should be safe, secure and fit for purpose. Access to and from the public highway should maintain and, where necessary, improve safety and give priority to the convenience of pedestrians and cyclists.
Proposals that would result in inappropriate on-site parking provision, having regard to the criteria in this policy, and those which would create significant on-street parking problems, prejudice highway safety or diminish the convenience of pedestrians and cyclists, will be resisted.
For more information please see the Development Management Policies