1. www.hertsdirect.org Planning and integration of cycling into new development – October 2009 Nick Gough - Area Highway Development Control Manager HCC Transport Planning & Policy Tim Woolridge - Project Engineer, Buildings and Projects Watford Borough Council

2. www.hertsdirect.org Summary Planning policy context The development control process Consideration of cyclists in developments Cycle parking Case study

3. www.hertsdirect.org Planning policy context Planning Policy Guidance 13: Transportation Integrate planning and transport Promote accessibility to jobs, shops, leisure etc by foot, cycle and public transport Reduce the need to travel Promotion of cycling through the Local Transport Plan

4. www.hertsdirect.org The development control process 1 Planning Pre-application discussions Formal consultation Transport Assessment Travel plan Who provides measures? Negotiation

5. www.hertsdirect.org The development control process 2 Implementation Notification Hand-over meeting Detailed design Construction Monitor S 106 planning obligations

6. www.hertsdirect.org Consideration of cyclists in developments Site Access: Cycle priority Crossing On/off carriageway All modes Safety Site Links NCN key attractors – shops, leisure etc On Site: Internal layout Cycle parking Promotion - GTP Achieved through negotiation, S278, S106, planning condition

7. www.hertsdirect.org Cycle parking: HCC Policy HSC6 (2) “The County Council will work with partners, such as District Councils, to promote the provision of secure cycle parking at origin and destination, by: “… producing guidance on the design and implementation of cycle parking, including levels of parking to be provided by development;…” Watford’s District Plan 2000 sets out the number of parking spaces required. Planning Officers apply the design standards in this Policy to developments

8. www.hertsdirect.org Case study Major mixed use development in Watford Former Sun Printers site Whippendell Road: Residential (161 units), retail, hotel, storage, day nursery and care home.

9. www.hertsdirect.org Case study Former Sun Printers site: Cycle parking Short term Long term

10. www.hertsdirect.org Case study Former Sun Printers site: Dedicated routes to and through the site

11. www.hertsdirect.org Case study Former Sun Printers site: Residential (161 units), retail, hotel, storage, day nursery and care home. Benefits for cyclists: S 106 contribution to cycle strategy of £97 per unit. Total of £15,500 Contributed to Whippendell Woods route Routes added to Watford town cycle map