Policy information sourced from the Southwark Local Plan 2022

P53 Cycling

Development must:

  • Ensure the delivery of the Southwark Spine cycle route (Figure 9) and our wider cycling route network. All sites on or adjacent to the network must support and integrate into the network; and
  • Provide cycle parking for building users and visitors in accordance with Tables 9 and 10; and
  • Provide cycle parking that is secure, weatherproof, conveniently located, well lit and accessible; and
  • Provide cycle parking that includes an adequate element of parking suitable for accessible bicycles and tricycles; and
  • For commercial uses, provide associated showers and changing facilities that are proportionate to the number of cycle parking spaces provided; and
  • Contribute toward the provision of cycle hire schemes and docking stations. Financial contributions will be required from major developments that are commensurate to the size and scale of the proposal. This may also include providing space within the development for the expansion of the cycle hire scheme; and
  • Provide a free two year cycle hire fob per dwelling where a docking station is located within 400m of the proposed development.
Table 9: Residential cycle parking standards
Zone of accessibility to public transportResidential cycle parking provision (minimum)
PTAL 6a, 6b and 5 areas1 space per bedroom plus one space per dwelling. 1 visitor space per 10 units.
PTAL 3 and 4 areas1 space per one-bedroom dwellings, 2 spaces per two or more bedroom dwellings. 1 visitor space per 10 units.
PTAL 1 and 2 (Excluding Suburban South)1 space per one-bedroom dwellings, 2 spaces per two or more bedroom dwellings. 1 visitor space per 10 units
PTAL 1 and 2 (Suburban South)1 space per one-bedroom dwellings, 2 spaces per two or more bedroom dwellings. 1 visitor space per 10 units.
Aylesbury Action Area1 space per one-bedroom dwellings, 2 spaces per two or more bedroom dwellings. 1 visitor space per 10 units.
Old Kent Road Opportunity Area PTAL 1 to 4 Canada Water core/town centre1 space per one-bedroom dwellings, 2 spaces per two or more bedroom dwellings. 1 visitor space per 10 units.
Table 10: Minimum cycle parking standards for non residential uses
Land UseCycle parking standards minimum: Long StayCycle parking standards minimum: Visitor/ short stay
Food retail1 space per 175 m2 GEA. Minimum of 2 spaces.1 space per 20 m2 GEA for first 750 m2 and 1 space per 150 m2 GEA thereafter. Minimum of 2 visitor spaces.
Non-food retail1 space per 100 m2 GIA for first 1,000 m2 and 1 space per 1,000 m2 GIA thereafter. Minimum of 2 spaces.1 space per 60 m2 GEA for first 1,000 m2 and 1 space per 500 m2 thereafter. Minimum of 1 visitor space.
Financial and professional services, restaurants, cafes, drinking establishment and hot food takeaways1 space per 175 m2 GEA. Minimum of 2 spaces.1 space per 20 m2 GEA. Minimum of 2 visitor spaces.
Offices1 space per 45 m2 GIA. Minimum of 2 spaces.1 space per 45 m2 GIA. Minimum of 2 spaces.
Light industrial1 space per 250 m2 GEA. Minimum of 2 spaces.1 space per 250 m2 GIA. Minimum of 2 spaces.
General industrial and warehousing1 space per 500 m2 GEA. Minimum of 2 spaces.1 space per 500 m2 GEA. Minimum of 2 spaces.
Hotels1 space per 20 bedrooms. Minimum of 2 spaces.1 space per 20 bedrooms. Minimum of 2 spaces
Hospitals, care homes / secure accommodation1 space per 5 staff. Minimum of 2 spaces.1 space per 30 staff or 1 space per 20 bedrooms for care homes and secure accommodation. Minimum of 2 spaces.
Sui generis Student accommodation1 space per bed. Minimum of 2 spaces.1 space per 10 beds. Minimum of 2 spaces.
Nurseries / schools (all)1 space per 8 staff and 1 space per 8 students. Minimum of 2 spaces.1 space per 8 FTE staff plus 1 space per 8 students. Minimum of 2 spaces.
Universities and colleges1 space per 4 staff and 1 space per 3 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) students.1 space per 7 FTE. Minimum of 2 spaces.
Health centres, including dentists1 space per 5 staff. Minimum of 2 spaces.1 space per 3 staff. Minimum of 2 spaces.
Other Class E(e-f) and F1 uses1 space per 8 staff. Minimum of 2 spaces.10 space per 100 m2 GIA. Minimum of 2 spaces.
Sports (sports hall, swimming pool, gym, etc.)1 space per 8 staff. Minimum of 2 spaces.1 space per 8 staff. Minimum of 2 spaces.
1 space per 8 staff. Minimum of 2 spaces.1 space per 8 staff. Minimum of 2 spaces.1 space per 30 seats. Minimum of 2 spaces.

For more information please see the Southwark Local Plan 2022