Submission from the National Transport Authority (Submission No 348)
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
access to opportunities and services (ATOS) should be applied, from which degrees of constraint can then be applied. Within each of the Key Growth Areas, this approach would be best supported by the preparation of Local Transport Plans, based on the ABTA approach set out in NTA/TII guidance. Comments on Table 11.13 Maximum Parking Standards One concern that arises in relation to the gradation of residential parking standards based on the zonal approach specified, when combined with the gradation of residential density ranges specified in Table 11.2, is that, when combined with the substantial development potential of the many large and peripherally located Tier 1 and Tier 2 sites and the high population growth allocations assigned in the Core Strategy to certain Urban Towns with lower levels of public transport accessibility, that this combination of policy interventions may have the effect of encouraging development in areas where lower densities and higher levels of parking are permitted. In relation to the parking standards for employment, the very small difference between industry and offices needs further explanation, taking into consideration the substantial difference in employment density that exists between these land uses. Bicycle Parking Requirements (Table 11.4) Recommendations: It is recommended that cycle parking standards are specified as minimum values. It is recommended that the Cycle Parking requirements in the Draft Plan are informed by the Standards for Cycle Parking and Associated Cycling Facilities for New Developments document issued by Dun Laoghaire-
Recommendation: No change.
The standards set out are minimum standards for bicycle parking. Further consideration will be given to the formulation of detailed design standards for bicycle parking during the lifetime of this Development Plan. Recommendation: No change.
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