Comment

Representation ID: 23426

Received: 15/02/2022

Respondent: L&Q Estates

Agent: Barton Willmore

8.4 Draft Policy TRAN7 (Parking Management) identifies that the Black Country Authorities will ensure a consistent approach to maximum parking standards is enforced in new developments, as set out in supplementary planning documents. We are supportive of this policy in principle, however, the current parking standards in Walsall are set out within the Walsall Council Parking Strategy (which was adopted in 2008), and thus it is considered that this SPD should be updated to accord with the requirements of NPPF Paragraph 107 in terms of setting local parking standards. In addition, we consider that new parking standards should set out specific requirements for the provision for charging infrastructure for electric vehicles as part of developments. Draft Policy TRAN8 (Planning for Low Emission Vehicles) lacks clarity in this regard. Consequently, L&Q Estates seek clarification that new parking standards are being developed which will replace the Walsall Council Parking Strategy (2008) and would welcome the opportunity to consult on this, where appropriate.