Policy information sourced from Windsor and Maidenhead Local Plan

IF 2 Sustainable Transport

Development proposals should support the policies and objectives of the Transport Strategy as set out in the Local Transport Plan, or any successor document.

New development should be located close to offices and employment, shops and local services and facilities and provide safe, convenient and sustainable modes of transport. Development proposals that help to create a safe and comfortable environment for pedestrians and cyclists and improve access by public transport will be supported.

Development proposals should show how they have met the following criteria where appropriate:

  • be designed to improve pedestrian and cyclist access to and through the Borough’s centres, suburbs and rural hinterland;
  • be designed to improve accessibility by public transport;
  • facilitate better integration and interchange between transport modes particularly for Windsor, Maidenhead and Ascot town centres and railway stations;
  • be located to minimise the distance people travel and the number of vehicle trips generated;
  • secure measures that minimise and manage demand for travel and parking
  • optimise traffic flows and circulation to minimise negative environmental impacts of travel including congestion, air pollution and noise;
  • provide cycle and vehicle parking in accordance with the Parking SPD (or the parking standards set in Made Neighbourhood Plans if these are applicable), including disabled parking spaces, motorcycle parking and cycle parking as well as provision of electric vehicle charging points where appropriate. Prior to adoption of the Parking SPD, the parking standards in the 2004 Parking Strategy will be used as a guide for determining the appropriate level of parking provision, with consideration also given to the accessibility of the site and any potential impacts associated with overspill parking in the local area.

Transport Assessments and Statements and Travel Plans will be required to be prepared and submitted alongside development proposals, including residential schemes, in accordance with Department for Transport guidance and local authority requirements. Appropriate provision for public transport services and infrastructure will also be required.

For more information please see the Local Plan