The Essex Planning Officers Association (EPOA) has been working to revise the County’s parking standards guidance.
https://consultations.essex.gov.uk/rci/essex-parking-guidance-consultation-2023/#:~:text=Related
The guidance is referred to in our Local Plan and is used by the Council when determining Planning Applications to establish the correct amount and type of parking for different kinds of development. The guidance sets requirements for different vehicle types, design and location, dimensions for parking, and a suggested quantum for different types of development.
EPOA are consulting on parking standards for development of all types and sizes, including housing, retail, commercial and leisure uses in the Part 1 document. A new approach to Garden Communities and Large-Scale Developments is also being consulting on in the Part 2 document.
The consultation and documents are being hosted on the Essex County Council (ECC) website on behalf of EPOA. The deadline for responses is 11th December 2023.
The consultation provides an opportunity for the Council to influence parking guidance for Essex. The Council’s response was shaped by input from the Development Management Team and the Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Team, in consultation with the Planning Portfolio Holder.