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Land Use
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Maximum Car Parking Standard
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Minimum cycle parking standards
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| Use Class A1 |
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Shops
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Individual shops up to 500m2, Shopping Parades, Indoor and
Outdoor Markets
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1 space per 30m2 of gross floor area, plus 50m2 of
usable space per unit for loading and unloading (for indoor
markets this can be reduced to 50m2 for 3 units)
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1 short term space per 150 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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Food supermarkets up to 500m2 (gross floor area)
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1 space per 18 m2 ground floor area plus 50 m2 of usable
space for loading & unloading for each 750 m2 gross floor
area
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1 short term space per 150m2 ground floor
area plus 1 long term space per 10 full time staff
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Food superstores & hypermarkets exceeding 2,500 m2 retail
floor area and all Discount Foodstores
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1 space per 15 m2 ground floor area plus 50 m2 of usable
space for loading & unloading for each 750 m2 gross floor
area
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1 short term space per 250 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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Cash and Carry wholesale and clubs
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1 space per 25 m2 gfa plus 50 m2 gfa of usable space for
loading and unloading for each 750m2 gfa
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1 short term space per 350 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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Non-Food Retail Warehouses (including DIY stores) with garden
centres
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1 space per 25 m2 gross floor area plus 50 m2 gross floor
area of usable space for loading & unloading for each
750 m2 gross floor area
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1 short term space per 350 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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Non-Food Retail Warehouses (including DIY stores) without
garden centres
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1 space per 35 m2 gross floor area plus 50 m2 gross floor
area of usable space for loading & unloading for each
750 m2 gross floor area
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1 short term space per 350 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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Garden Centres up to 4,000/5,000 m2 gross floor area
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1 space per 25 m2 display area (inside and out)
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1 short term space per 350 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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Garden Centres exceeding 4,000/5,000 m2 gross floor area
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To be decided in each case on individual merits
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1 short term space per 350 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff and additional requirements
for short term parking decided on individual merits, plus
1 long term space per 10 fulltime staff
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Retail parks
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Based on individual uses, subject to surveys
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Based on individual uses, taking into account shared parking
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| Use Class
A2 |
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Financial and Professional Services
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Banks, Building Societies, Estate Agencies,
Betting Shops etc.
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1 space per 30 m2 gross floor area
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1 short term space per 200 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff. Note: A2 offices
should be treated as B1 offices
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| Use Class
A3 |
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Food and Drink
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Restaurant and Cafes
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1 space per 5 m2 of public area, plus 1 space per 2 full
time equivalent staff
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1 short term space per 100 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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Roadside Restaurants
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1 space per 2 seats plus 1 space per 2 full time equivalent
staff members
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1 short term space per 100 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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Transport Cafes
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50 m2 of usable parking space per seat, plus 1 space per
2 full-time equivalent staff
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1 long term space per 10 full time staff
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Public Houses and Licensed Clubs
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1 space per 2.5 m2 of net bar area, plus 1 space per 2 full
time equivalent staff members
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1 short term space per 100 m2 gross floor area plus
1 long term space per 10 full time staff
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Take-Away Hot Food Shops
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1 space per 5 m2 of public area plus 1 space per 2 full-time
equivalent staff members
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1 short term space per 100 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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Roadside service areas
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To be decided individually in each case, based on transport
assessment
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1 short term space per 100 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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Fast food drive-through restaurants
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1 space per 8 m2 gfa
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1 short term space per 100 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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Pub Restaurants
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1 space per 10 m2 gfa
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1 short term space per 100 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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| Use Class
B1 |
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Business
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B1a Offices
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1 space per 30 m2 gfa
usable space for loading and unloading to be agreed on a
site by site basis
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1 short term space per 500 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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B1b research & development, studios, laboratories,
high tech/ B1c light industry
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1 space per 35-40 m2 gfa
usable space for loading and unloading to be agreed on a
site by site basis
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1 short term space per 500 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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Business Park/Science Park – Mix of B1 categories a/b/c
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1 space per 35-40 m2 gfa
usable space for loading and unloading to be agreed on a
site by site basis
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1 short term space per 500 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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Business Park/Science Park – Mixture of use classes
not known (ie mixture of B1/B2 or B2/B8)
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1 space per 40-60 m2 gfa
usable space for loading and unloading to be agreed on a
site by site basis
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1 short term space per 500 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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| Use Class
B2 |
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General Industry
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General Industry
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1 space per 50 m2 gross floor area plus 50 m2 of usable space
for loading and unloading per 200 m2 ground floor area
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1 short term space per 500 m2 gross floor area plus 1 long
term space per 10 full time staff
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| Use Class
B8 |
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Storage and Distribution
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Wholesale Distribution, Builders Merchants, Storage (under
cover or open)
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1 space per 100 m2 gross floor area plus 1 space per 30 m2
gross floor area for associated office accommodation.
Usable space for loading and unloading/lorry parking to be
agreed on a site by site basis
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1 long term space per 10 full time staff
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Wholesale Garden Nurseries
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1 space per 35 m2 gross floor area plus 1 space per 30 m2
gross floor area for associated office accommodation
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1 long term space per 10 full time staff
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| Use Class
C1 |
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Hotels, boarding and guest houses
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Hotels, Motels, Guest Houses, Residential Clubs,
Holiday Camps
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1 space per bedroom, plus 1 space per resident staff, plus
1 space per 2 non-resident staff
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1 long term space per 10 beds plus 1 long term space per
10 full time staff
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| Use Class
C2 |
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Residential Institutions
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Residential Schools
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1 space per resident staff plus 1 space per 2 other full
time staff on duty at any one time plus 1 space per 10 students
over 17 years old
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1 short term space per 10 full time staff
plus 1 long term space per 3 students
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Residential Colleges and Training Centres
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1 space per bed plus 1 space per 2 staff on duty at any one
time
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As Residential Schools
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Hospitals
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1 space per bed plus 1 space per 2 staff (maximum on duty
at any one time) plus suitable ambulance bays
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1 short term space per 20 beds
plus 1 long term space per 10 staff on duty
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Hospices
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1 space per 2 beds for staff and visitors plus a minimum
of 1 ambulance bay
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As Hospitals
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Nursing Homes
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1 space per 2 – 3 beds (for staff and visitors) plus
1 space per resident proprietor, plus ambulance bay
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As Hospitals
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Residential Care Homes (rest homes including
houses for the elderly and the mentally physically handicapped)
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1 space per 4 beds for staff and visitors plus 1 space per
proprietor or resident staff
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As Hospitals
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| Use Class
C3 |
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Dwelling Houses
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Flats, Maisonettes and Bedsits
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1 space/garage per unit, plus 1 space per 3 units for visitors
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1 long term space per unit if no garage or shed provided
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Dwelling Houses (including affordable housing and small housing)
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2 spaces/garages per unit, plus 1 space per 3 units for visitors
(a) Unit in this instances means dwellinghouse
(b) This requirement will be increased
where it is considered that a greater demand will apply, such
as in areas of poor accessibility to public transport, particularly
in rural areas
(c) New houses with four bedrooms or more
will be expected to provide double garages
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1 long term space per unit if no garage or shed provided
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Residential Caravans
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1 space per unit, plus 1 space per 3 units for visitors
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1 long term space per unit if no garage or shed provided.
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Sheltered Housing
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Provision of between 1 space/garage per 2 units and 1 space/garage
per 4 units of accommodation depending upon nature and location
of scheme, availability of commercial and community use facilities
and accessibility of public transport. In addition,
1 space/garage per resident staff
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1 short term space per 3 units
plus 1 long term space per 5 units
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Residential hostels, student hostels
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1 space per 6 students/beds
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1 long terms space if no garage or shed provided
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| Use Class
D1 |
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Non-Residential Institutions
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| Educational Establishments |
| i) Nursery, infant, primary,
junior schools |
1 space per teaching member of staff plus 1 space per 3 non-teaching
staff members plus 2 spaces for visitors, plus on-site area
for setting down and collection
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1 long term space per 10 full time staff plus primary and
junior schools 1 long term space per 15 students
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| ii) Secondary schools, community
colleges, sixth form colleges |
1 space per teaching member of staff plus 1 space per 3 on-teaching
staff members plus 2 spaces for visitors plus 1 space per
10 pupils over age of 17, setting down and collection area
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1 long term space per 5 students
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| iii) Further and higher educational
establishments (including tertiary colleges) |
1 space per teaching member of staff plus 1 space per 3 non-teaching
staff members plus 2 spaces for visitors plus 1 space for
every 15 students
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1 long term space per 5 students
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| iv) Special schools, day care
centres |
1 space per teaching member of staff plus 1 space per 3 non-teaching
staff members plus 2 spaces for visitors
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1 long term space per 15 students
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v) Language schools
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1 space per teaching member of staff plus 1 space per 3 non-teaching
staff members plus 2 spaces for visitors
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1 long term space per 5 students
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Notes for all educational establishments;
- Travel Plans, Safe Routes to School and School Safety
Zone schemes should be considered for all appropriate educational
establishments
- Overspill parking for uses outside of the school day should
be accommodated through the use of dual purpose surfaces
as appropriate
- 50 m2 of usable space for service loading and unloading
should be provided (except for language schools).
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| Health Centres, Clinics, Doctors,
Dentists, Veterinary and other Medical Surgeries |
4 spaces per consulting room plus 1 space per 2 auxiliary
staff on duty at any one time
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1 short term space per consulting room plus 1 long term space
per 10 staff on duty at any one time
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| Patch Offices, Day Centres |
2 spaces per 3 staff members, plus 3 spaces for visitors
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1 long term space per 10 staff on duty at any one time
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Libraries, Art Galleries, Museums, Tourist Information
Centres and Citizens Advice Bureaux
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1 space per 2 full time equivalent staff, plus 1 space per
30 m² gross floor area
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1 long term space per 10 full time staff plus 1 short term
space per 100 m² gross floor area
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Community Centres, Church Halls and Public Halls
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1 space per 5 seats
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1 short term space per 200 m² gross floor area plus
1 long term space per 10 staff on duty at any one time
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Places of Worship and Crematoria Chapels
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1 space per 5 seats
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1 short term space per 200 m² gross floor area plus
1 long term space per 10 staff on duty at any one time
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Private Nurseries
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1 space per 2 full time equivalent members of staff plus
1 space per 4 children for parents' delivery/collection
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1 long term space per 10 full time space
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| Use Class
D2 |
| Assembly
and Leisure |
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Cinemas, Bingo Halls, Concert Halls
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1 space per 5 seats plus 1 space per 3 staff employed at
the busiest times, plus suitable space for service loading
and unloading
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up to 500 seats: 1 short term space per 20 seats plus
1 long term space per 10 staff on duty at any one time.
Over 500 seats: 25 short term spaces plus 1 short term space
per 100 seats in excess of 500, plus 1 long term space per
10 staff on duty at any one time
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Theatres
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As cinemas
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As cinemas
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Conference Facilities
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1 space per 5 seats
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As cinemas
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Dance Halls, Clubs
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1 space per 2.5 m² net bar area plus 1 space per 2 full
time equivalent staff members
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1 short term space per 50 m² gross floor area plus 1
long term space per 10 full time staff
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Swimming Pools, Ice Rinks, Sports Centres
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1 space per 10 m² of pool/rink area or sports facility
plus 1 space per 10 spectator seats, 1 space per 3 staff normally
present plus coach stopping area and coach parking as appropriate
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1 short term space per 50 m² gross floor area plus 1
long term space per 10 full time staff
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Racquet Clubs
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4 spaces per court (tennis/badminton)
2-4 spaces per court (squash)
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As Swimming pools
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Laserquest Type Centre
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1 space per 22 m² gross floor area
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As Swimming pools
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Historic Houses and gardens open to the public
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1 space per 400 visitors per annum (60% all-weather, 40%
overflow), plus 1 coach space per 5000 visitors per annum.
Note: these standards include staff parking
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1 long term space per 10 full time staff plus short term
visitor space based on transport assessment
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| Leisure Parks |
Based on individual uses; subject to surveys
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Based on individual uses, taking into account shared parking
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| Golf |
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i) 18 hole golf course
ii) 9 hole golf course
iii) golf driving range (20-30 bays)
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100 spaces
50 spaces
50 spaces
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10 long term places per 18 holes
5 long term spaces per 9 holes
5 short term spaces per 20/30 bay driving range
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Marinas
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1 space per berth plus 10% extra for visitors
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1 long term space per berth
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Sports Pitches
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1 space per 2 players at the busiest period plus 1 space
per 5 spectator positions
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1 short term space per 10 players at busiest period
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Riding Centres, Equestrian Uses
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2 spaces per loose box or horse (whichever is the greater)
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1 short term space per 6 loose boxes or horses, whichever
is the greater
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Private Stables
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1 space per loose box or horse (whichever is the greater)
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As Riding centres
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Indoor Bowls, Bowling Alleys
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2 spaces per lane plus 1 space per 10 spectator seats
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1 short term space per 3 lanes, 1 short term space per 25
seats plus 1 long term space per 10 full time staff
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Touring Caravan Sites, Camp Sites
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1 space per pitch plus 1 space per full time staff member
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1 long term space per pitch plus 1 long term space per 10
staff on duty at anyone time
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Visitor Attractions, Theme Parks, Country Parks
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1 space per 200 visitors per annum (60% all-weather, 40%
overflow) plus 1 coach space per 5000 visitors per annum
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1 long term space per 10 full time staff plus short term
visitor space based on transport assessment
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| Other Uses |
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Courts
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1 space per magistrate and full time employee plus 6 spaces
per courtroom.
Note: secure facilities will also be required
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2 long term spaces per courtroom plus 1 long term space per
10 full time staf
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Ambulance and Fire Stations
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1 space per staff member on duty at any one time plus an
additional 25% to allow for the shift changeover period and
for visitors plus space for operational vehicles
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1 long term space per 10 staff on duty at any one time
plus 25 per cent extra for shift changes/visitors
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Petrol Filling Stations
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1 space per employee
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1 long term space per 10 full time staff
plus
5 short term spaces if shop included
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Tyre, Exhaust and Windscreen Fitting Workshops
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1 extra space per bay plus 1 space per employee plus 50 m2
of usable space for loading and unloading.
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1 long term space per 10 full time staff
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Garage and Vehicle Repairs
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1 space per employee plus 3 extra spaces per bay, plus 50
m² of usable space for loading and unloading.
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1 long term space per 10 full time staff.
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Car Sales (excluding car auctions)
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1 space per 50 m² of indoor and outdoor sales area plus
1 space per employee
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1 long term space per 10 full time staff
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Car Hire Establishments
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1 space per hire car plus 1 space per 2 full time equivalent
staff
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1 long term space per 10 full time staff
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Catteries and Kennels
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1 space per 5 animal units
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1 long term space per 10 full time staff
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Resource Centres
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2 spaces per 3 staff (excluding any residential care staff)
plus 6 spaces for visitors plus 1 space per 4 units of accommodation
for the residential element.
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1 short term space per 200 m² gross floor area plus
1 long term space per 10 staff on duty at any one time
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