Policy information sourced from the Mole Valley Local Plan

INF2: PARKING

Vehicle Parking
1. Developers of residential developments will be required to provide a minimum number of off- street vehicular parking spaces, for residents and visitors, in accordance with the levels shown in Appendix 13: Local Parking Standards.

2. Developers of non-residential developments will be required to provide a maximum number of off-street vehicular parking spaces in accordance with the levels shown in Appendix 13: Local Parking Standards.

3. Developers of educational establishments are required to meet additional standards on school parking set out in Appendix 13: Local Parking Standards.

Disabled Parking
4. Developers of non-residential and communal residential developments with unallocated residential parking will be required to provide an additional 5% of total vehicular parking spaces for people with disabilities (blue badge holders). Disabled parking spaces must:

  • have dimensions of at least 3.6m by 5m;
  • be located no further than 50m from the main entrance or an accessible entrance if the main entrance is not accessible; and,
  • be clearly signed and preferably under cover.

Garages
5. Developers of residential developments proposing garages as a parking space will be required to ensure garages are a sufficient size to provide space for both domestic storage and parking. Garages should have internal dimensions of least 6m by 3m to be counted as a parking space. For developments resulting in the loss of garages, developers will be required to demonstrate that either adequate parking space remains on site, can be re-provided off-street or additional on-street parking would not adversely affect the operation of the highways network.

Car Clubs
6. Where developers are proposing car clubs, dedicated parking provision for car clubs will be supported where appropriate and on a case-by-case basis.

Electric Vehicle Charging Points
7. Developers will be required to provide electric vehicle charging points in accordance with the levels shown in Appendix 13: Local Parking Standards. Charging points, delivering at least 7kW, will be required.

Cycle Parking
8. Developers will be required to provide a minimum number of cycle parking spaces in accordance with the levels shown in Appendix 13: Local Parking Standards. Cycle parking will need to be secure, accessible and convenient. Developers of non-residential developments are also required to provide facilities to encourage cycling to places of work.

For more information please see the Mole Valley Local Plan