Policy information sourced from St Albans District Local Plan
43 Elderly Persons Dwellings and Residential Homes/hostels, Parking Standards
| HOUSING CATEGORY | PARKING REQUIREMENT (INCLUDING VISITORS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Independent dwellings for elderly people (not warden controlled; may have 24 hour care alarm service) | 1.25 spaces per dwelling (including at least 0.25 unallocated spaces (1)). | |
| Sheltered housing with resident warden | Residents: 0.8 spaces per dwelling subject to (3) below. / Wardens: Policy 40 standards apply. | |
| Residential home/hostel with care stall’ working on premises | Residents: 1 space per 5 bedspaces. / Staff living on premises: Policy 40 standards apply. / Staff living elsewhere: 1 space per 2 staff. | |
| Hostels for homeless people | 0.75 spaces per dwelling unit |
Proposals will also be assessed against the following criteria:
- Policies 40 (criteria (1), (3). and (4)). and 50 must be complied with;
- Occupancy. Elderly persons dwellings will be restricted by agreements under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to persons aged 55 and over or to the registered disabled;
- Sheltered Housing. Parking requirements for residents’ dwellings may be reduced to a minimum of 0.5 spaces per unit depending on:
- tenure and nature of the scheme (more parking is required for private schemes);
- proportion of 1 and 2 bedroom dwellings;
- topography of the area;
- distance from facilities such as shops and buses;
- Health/social services workers. Parking spaces shall be reserved for the use of doctors and other health or social services workers if necessary.
Footnote
(1) Unallocated spaces - see Policy 40, footnote (2).
For more information please see the Local Plan