Parking Standards
Non-Residential Development: Class D
| Description | Non-Operational Parking Space | Operational Parking Space | Cycle Parking Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
Nursery schools Day nurseries Pre school play groups |
1 space per bedroom, plus restaurant, function room, conference and bar at 1 space per 5 m2 GFA. Resident staff at 1 space per 3 staff on duty | Not required | Minimum of 2 per unit |
Primary Schools |
1 space per Doctor or Consultant 1 space per 3 Nursing and Ancillary Staff 1 space per 3 beds 4 spaces per outpatient consulting room | Facilities are required for buses and cars to pick up and set down using either coach space, manoeuvring space or a turning area, all without engaging reverse gear Ideally an internal one way system should be provided with associated lay-bye to allow setting down and picking up of pupils by both bus and car Space can be provided using reinforced playgrounds and driveways A minimum provision for bus spaces will be required with additional provision depending on the needs of the educational facility | 1 per 10 students |
| Secondary Schools | 1 space per teaching staff 1 space per 2 ancillary staff 1 space per 10 pupils over age 17 One third of total staff provision for visitors | Facilities are required for buses and cars to pick up and set down using either coach space, manoeuvring space or a turning area, all without engaging reverse gear Ideally an internal one way system should be provided with associated lay-bye to allow setting down and picking up of pupils by both bus and car Space can be provided using reinforced playgrounds and driveways A minimum provision for bus spaces will be required with additional provision depending on the needs of the educational facility | |
Further Education |
1 space per 3 Nursing and Ancillary Staff 0.25-0.5 spaces per bed, greater where particular parking diffi culty experienced Where no communal living standards are involved normal residential standards apply |
Facilities are required for buses and cars to pick up and set down using either coach space, manoeuvring space or a turning area, all without engaging reverse gear Ideally an internal one way system should be provided with associated lay-bye to allow setting down and picking up of pupils by both bus and car Space can be provided using reinforced playgrounds and driveways A minimum provision for bus spaces will be required with additional provision depending on the needs of the educational facility | 1 per 10 staff |
| Libraries Art Galleries Museums | 1 space per 3 staff plus 1 space per 30 m2 GFA |
1 mobile library parking space |
Minimum of 10 per unit |
| Health Centres Doctors’ Surgeries Day Clinics Dentists Surgeries Veterinary Surgeries | 1 space per Doctor,Dentist or Vet. 1 space per 2 other staff. 4 spaces per consulting or treatment room. 1 ambulance space per Health Centre (minimum) | Veterinary Surgeries must provide adequate turning and manoeuvring space for larger vehicles with trailers where large animal practice is involved | Minimum of 2 per unit |
| Theatres, Cinemas, Concert Halls, Dance Halls and Bingo Halls | 1 space per 3 seats |
Minimum of 10 per unit |
| Description | Non-Operational Parking Space | Operational Parking Space | Cycle Parking Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatres, Cinemas, Concert Halls, Dance Halls and Bingo Halls | 1 space per 3 seats |
Minimum of 10 per unit |
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