Policy information sourced from Sandridge Parish Council Neighbourhood Plan

T2 Public Transport (Buses)

Wherever possible, major new developments of 10 dwellings or more should be served by a regular bus service to St Albans City railway station and city centre.

Where existing routes do not already serve the proposed development, the new development will be expected to contribute to a new or expanded service and/or associated infrastructure proportionate to its size. Such infrastructure may include all-weather bus stops with seating and real-time display boards. Facilities provided under this policy shall have regard to the current bus strategy published by Hertfordshire County Council.

For larger developments, this will form part of an enforceable Travel Plan, agreed with Hertfordshire County Council in line with the County Council’s current guidance and Bus Strategy. This Travel Plan should be operational by the time the first dwellings are occupied and will cover a period up to at least five years after the completion of the final phase of building.

Effective measures to enable and encourage use of buses/public transport as an alternative to private vehicles will be supported. Major development proposals should demonstrate how they will contribute to the implementation of such measures. Examples of public transport improvements identified during the consultation process are provided in the table below. Specific mitigation measures in relation to the East St Albans Broad Location are listed in Policy D7.

For more information please see the Neighbourhood Plan