Policy information sourced from Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035
Q13 Cycle storage
- Cycle storage in all development (including conversions) should be:
- fully integrated into proposals from the initial design stage;
- directly and conveniently accessed from outside the building;
- accessible, attractive, secure and safe to use;
- either in individual lockers, or in stores shared by groups of immediate neighbours;
- covered, fully ventilated, robustly constructed and easy to maintain;
- be fully compliant with the London Cycling Design Standards; and
- inclusive, allowing for different user needs and different types of cycles.
- When considering small-scale flat conversions and intensification of use the council will:
- assess whether there is scope to provide adequate cycle storage provision when assessing unit numbers/site layouts (and may seek a reduction in unit numbers in order to accommodate suitable cycle storage provision);
- support cycle storage in front gardens/forecourts only where it does not compromises visual amenity or access;
- support storage within flats where there is a dedicated storage place, fire safety is not compromised, accessibility is convenient and it does not result in cycles being stored externally such as on a balcony or roof; and
- consider the removal of an on-street parking bay in favour of an on-road cycle store to be shared between residents where it can be shown that there is no other practical alternative due to site constraints. The cost, including the opportunity cost of kerbside space, is to be borne by the development.
- All cycle storage should be fully compliant with the minimum standards set out in the London Plan and exceed these where a high demand for cycling is expected.
For more information please see the Local Plan