14: Commercial and Lorry Parking Provision

Principle 12

Parking provision for lorries and commercial vehicles will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Developers will be expected to demonstrate that the proposed provision for such vehicles will be adequate for the levels of activity at the site.

14.1 Parking provision in new developments for lorries and commercial vehicles will need to take account of size of vehicles expected to serve the site and vehicles' swept path analysis.

14.2 As set out in national policy, the provision of overnight HGV lorry parking facilities is a further consideration and proposals should take into account any local shortages, to reduce the risk of parking in locations that lack proper facilities or could cause a nuisance. This is particularly the case with the parking of commercial vehicles of different sizes in residential areas.