London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames - Unitary Development Plan
Unitary Development Plan - Adopted 1 March 2005
 
   

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Appendix 1

Car Parking Standards
   
NOTE: The following parking standards will apply in the Borough
1) All floor areas relate to the Gross floor Area (GFA) of the development unless otherwise stated.
2) Operational Parking standard refers to the essential parking requirement necessary to the functioning of the development which includes visitor space and spaces for those who require the use of a car for their business.
3) Provision must be made for people with disabilities in accordance with the Council's "Design For Maximum Access".
4) All standards are maximum, developers will be encouraged to provide fewer spaces unless there would be an adverse effect on amenity, road safety and emergency access in the surrounding area.
5) Shared use of parking, particularly in town centres and as part of major proposals is encouraged, particularly when peak usage of facilities does not cooincide.
6)In cases of mixed use development standards will be applied on the basis of the constituent parts.
 
LAND USE
VEHICLE PARKING SPACE REQUIRED
CYCLE PARKING
CONTROLLED PARKING ZONES
THE REMAINDER OF THE BOROUGH
SPACE REQUIRED
USE CLASS A1- SHOPS
GENERAL RETAIL
(RICHMOND & TWICKENHAM TOWN CENTRES)		 Operational parking standard only of 1 space per 500 sqm maximum.
N/A
 1 per 100sqm (minimum)
GENERAL RETAIL 1 space per 100sqm maximum.
as CPZ
 1 per 200sqm (minimum)
(A) OTHER DISTRICT CENTRES - TEDDINGTON,EAST SHEEN & WHITTON Up to 1 space per 20m2 will be acceptable where the parking can provide for the needs of the centre as a whole.
 
(B) (ELSEWHERE) 1 space per 50sqm , maximum
as CPZ
  
ALSO (A) & (B)
(OPERATIONAL PARKING)		 Operational parking standard only of 1 space per 500 sqm maximum PLUS 1 lorry space per 500 sqm.
as CPZ
  
SUPER STORES For superstores (over 2500sqm) the number of car spaceswill be judged on merit, but not exceeding 1 space per 20 sq m, having regardto the nature and location of the development, accessibility by public transportand its likely traffic generation. PLUS 1 lorry spaceper 500sqm.
as CPZ
 1 per 200 sqm (minimum)
 
NON FOOD RETAIL WAREHOUSES
(a) DIY stores
(b) Garden Centres		 1 car space per 30 sqm maximum is given as a guide, but each site will be considered on its merits. PLUS 1 lorry space per 500sqm
as CPZ
 1 per 200sqm (minimum)
 
USE CLASS A2
FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1 space per 600sqm maximum Within 400m of a rail station, 1 space per 450sqm maximum

Elsewhere 1 per 300sqm maximum		 1 per 200 sqm (minimum)
 
LAND USE
VEHICLE PARKING SPACE REQUIRED
CYCLE PARKING
CONTROLLED PARKING ZONES
THE REMAINDER OF THE BOROUGH
SPACE REQUIRED
USE CLASS A 3
FOOD AND DRINK
(a) Restaurants & Cafes 1 space per 16sqm of net dining floor area maximum 1 space per 8sqm of net dining floor area maximum 1 per 200sqm (minimum)
(b) Wine Bars, Public Houses and Licensed Clubs 1 space per 16sqm of public area excluding WCs maximum. 1 space per 8 sqm of public area excluding WCs maximum. 1 per 200sqm(minimum)
(c) Takeaways Off street provision for delivery vehicles/motor cycles/scooters as CPZ 1 per 200sqm(minimum)
 
USE CLASS B1
BUSINESS      
Offices,
Light Industrial
High Tech Science Parks
and Business Parks		 1 space per 600sqm maximum

PLUS 1 lorry parking space per 2500sqm
(minimum 1 per unit)
 Within 400m of a rail station, 1 space per 450sqm maximum

Elsewhere 1 per 200sqm maximum

PLUS 1 lorry parking space per 2500sqm (minimum 1 per unit)

 1 per 200 sqm(minimum)
 
USE CLASS B2
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL 1 space per 600sqm maximum

PLUS 1 lorry parking space per 2500sqm
(minimum 1per unit)		 Within 400m of a rail station, 1 space per 450sqm maximum

Elsewhere 1 per 200sqm maximum

PLUS 1 lorry parking space per 2500sqm (minimum 1 per unit)		 1 per 200sqm(minimum)
 
LAND USE
VEHICLE PARKING SPACE REQUIRED
CYCLE PARKING
CONTROLLED PARKING ZONES
THE REMAINDER OF THE BOROUGH
SPACE REQUIRED
USE CLASS B3 - B7
SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL Parking requirement for use within these categories will be assessed on their merits as CPZ 1 per 200sqm(minimum)
 
USE CLASS B8
STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION 1 space per 600sqm maximum

PLUS 1 lorry parking space per 2500sqm
(minimum 1per unit) 		Within 400m of a rail station, 1 space per 450sqm maximum

Elsewhere 1 per 200sqm maximum

PLUS 1 lorry parking space per 2500sqm (minimum 1 per unit) 		1 per 200sqm(minimum)
 
USE CLASS C1
HOTELS AND HOSTELS
(a) Hotels 1 space per 5 bedrooms maximum, plus allowance for other facilities available to the public based upon the relevant standards. 1 space per bedroom maximum, plus allowance for other facilities available to the public based upon the relevant standards. 1 per 2 units of staff accommodation (minimum)
  1 coach parking/setting down space of 1 space per 100 bedrooms, also allowance must be made for setting down by taxis 1 coach parking/setting down space of 1space per 100 bedrooms, also allowance must be made for setting down by taxis
(b) Residential Hostels 1 space per 4-6 occupants depending on type of hostel, maximum. as CPZ 1 per 2 occupants (minimum)
 
LAND USE
VEHICLE PARKING SPACE REQUIRED
CYCLE PARKING
CONTROLLED PARKING ZONES
THE REMAINDER OF THE BOROUGH
SPACE REQUIRED
USE CLASS C2
RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS
(a) Residential Care Homes or Nursing Homes 1 space per 5 residents plus 0.5 spaces per unit of staff accommodation, maximum. as CPZ 0.5 spaces per unit of staff accommodation
(b) Hospitals 0.5-1.0 spaces per bed, maximum. as CPZ 1 per 200sqm
(c) Residential Colleges or Educational Centres 0.5 spaces per bedroom, maximum as CPZ 0.5 spaces per bedroom (all minimum)
NOTE: Each case will be considered on its merits having regard to the nature of services being provided.
 
USE CLASS C3
STANDARD RESIDENTIAL In CPZs for developments consisting of 6 or more units, the number of spaces per bedroom set out below can be reduced. However whether the standards are met or not residents shall not be eligible for residents parking permits, (Orange Badge holders exempt) There are exceptions to this rule which are detailed in Policy TRN 5.
1- 4 bedrooms
maximum 1 space		 1-3 bedroom - maximum 1 space 1 space(min)
5+ bedrooms
maximum 2 spaces 		4+ bedrooms - maximum 2 spaces 2 spaces (min)
Conversion and/or extension of existing residential units Parking will be assessed in accordance with the maximum for each size of unit As CPZ To be assessed in accordance with the standards as specified above
 
RETIREMENT HOUSING
Self contained units with some communal facilities, but without a resident warden 1 space per 2 dwellings (unassigned) Maximum. Subject to the future tenure and age of prospective occupants.Retired persons are considered to be over as CPZ Optional figure of 1 space per 4 dwellings (minimum)
 
SHELTERED HOUSING
Self contained units with some communal facilities, but without a resident warden 1 space per 4 dwellings plus 1 space for resident wardens unit, maximum. All spaces except the wardens unit shall be unassigned as CPZ 1 space for resident warden (minimum)
HOUSING ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT 1 space per dwelling (unassigned) maximum   1 space per dwelling (minimum)
 
LAND USE
VEHICLE PARKING SPACE REQUIRED
CYCLE PARKING
CONTROLLED PARKING ZONES
THE REMAINDER OF THE BOROUGH
SPACE REQUIRED
USE CLASS D1
NON RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTIONS The variety of categories of use within this use are such that it is inappropriate to define standards. Each application will therefore be judged on its merits as CPZ To be judged on its merits
Clinics, Health Centres, Dentists/Doctors Surgeries 1 space per consulting room maximum 4 spaces per consulting room maximum 1 per consulting room (minimum)
Parent and toddler groups 1 per 4 staff plus adequate space for delivery and collection of children maximum 1 space per 4 staff maximum 1 per 3 staff (minimum)
Public Halls 1 space per 10 persons/seats maximum PLUS 1 coach space per 50 persons/seats 1 space per 5 persons/ seats maximum 1 per 20 persons/seats
(minimum)
Places of Worship 1 per 10 seats as CPZ 1 per 20 seats (minimum)
Play groups and day nurseries 1 space per 4 staff maximum. Adequate setting down areas for cars shall be provided at establishments which cater for more than 20 children 1 space per 2 staff maximum (full time equivalent) 1 per 3 staff (minimum)
Schools 1 space per 2 staff maximum Arrangements must also be made for adequate setting down areas and visitor parking spaces Adequate facilities for the setting down of coaches shall also be considered 1 space per 2 staff maximum 5 spaces per classroom depending on the nature of the school (minimum)
 
USE CLASS D2
ASSEMBLY AND LEISURE NOTE: The variety of facilities which may be offered are such that alternatives may be justified. The following standards are reproduced for the guidance of developers:
(a) Places of entertainment, Theatres, Cinemas, Bingo Clubs, Dance Halls 1 space per 10 persons maximum 1 space per 5 persons maximum 1 per 50 persons (minimum)
(b) Conference Centres 1 space per 10 persons maximum PLUS 1 coach space per 150 seats 1 space per 5 persons maximum 1 per 50 seats (minimum)
(c) Exhibition Halls 1 space per 50 sqm maximum PLUS 1 coach space per 300sqm 1 space per 25 sq m maximum 1 per 200sqm (minimum)
(d) Sports and Leisure Complexes
Leisure Centres & Swimming Pools

1 space per 50 sqm
Adequate setting down and parking facilities for coaches

 1 space per 25 sq m maximum 1 per 50sqm (minimum)
Tennis & Badminton Courts 1 space per court maximum 3 spaces per court maximum 2 per court (minimum)
Squash Courts 1 space per court maximum 2 spaces per court maximum 1 per court (minimum)
 
LAND USE
VEHICLE PARKING SPACE REQUIRED
CYCLE PARKING
CONTROLLED PARKING ZONES
THE REMAINDER OF THE BOROUGH
SPACE REQUIRED
OTHER USES
(a) Repair Garages
Petrol Filing Stations 1 per 4 staff maximum as CPZ 1 per 2 staff (min)
Repair Workshops 6 spaces per repair bay as CPZ 1 per 2 staff (min)
MOT Testing Centres 6 spaces as CPZ 1 per 2 staff (min)
Car Wash 4 Off-street queuing spaces as CPZ 1 per 2 staff (min)
Tyre Exhaust Fitting Centres 3 spaces per bay as CPZ 1 per 2 staff (min)
  NOTE: If any of the above are combined under one management then the parking provision may be reduced by one third.
(b) Car Sales
Showrooms 1 space per 75sqm of car display area to be set aside for the parking of visitors cars maximum as CPZ 1 per 2 staff (min)
 
 
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