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2.9.23 The indicative plans demonstrate that sufficient parking can be
achieved within the site in order to comply with policy.
2.9.24 NYCC Highways have confirmed that “the local Highway Authority's
current parking design guide still refers to maximum parking standards
and they understand this document was also adopted by Selby DC. In
line with national guidance, maximum standards are no longer
considered appropriate for new residential development. Parking levels
should therefore be agreed with the Local Highways Authority (as in
NYCC) and the Local Planning Authority rather than applying the
'maximum' parking standards in the existing guidance”.
2.9.25 On this basis it is considered that delivery of a detailed car parking
arrangements can be confirmed at the reserved matters stage as part
of the layout and as such the scheme is acceptable.
Car Parking in the Village Centre
2.9.26 Objectors have stated that there is a lack of parking in the village
centre which is already constrained. The developers have not
proposed any contribution towards improvements to the provision of
car parking in the town centre as part of the submission.
2.9.27 NYCC Highways and SDC Planning Officers have reviewed the lack of
such improvements and consider that the site is in a sustainable
location so people will not always drive to the village centre. As such it
is not considered reasonable to require the developer to enhance or
contribute to the enhancement of parking provision in the village
centre.
2.9.28 On this basis it is considered that the scheme is acceptable and no
contribution or requirement for improvements to be made to the town
centre car parking can or should be required from the development as
any such requirements would be contrary to Circular Guidance in
11/95.
Conclusion on Highways, Access and Transportation
2.9.29 In conclusion in terms of highways, access and transportation then the
scheme is considered to be acceptable and through the use of S106
mechanisms an appropriate access can be secured to the site at
reserved matters stage, a mechanism can be put in place to secure an
appropriate Travel Plan and that provision of footway and cycle links
can be attained between the development site and the surrounding
areas.
2.9.30 In terms of the scope of conditions proposed by NYCC Highways then
these are not considered acceptable given that access is reserved for
future consideration.
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