Cycle parking

forcutty
forcutty Posts: 1,055
edited July 2012 in Commuting general
Does anybody know the laws on cycle parking area/spaces etc?
My boss has just built a new factory but hasn't put in any provision. Does he have too by planning laws? I have know idea and can't find anything out relating to Northamptonshire. :?

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  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    Ask the relevant council?
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    Chain it to his car, he'll get the message.
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.
  • Gizmo_
    Gizmo_ Posts: 558
    In order to get planning consent he almost certainly had to compile a 'green travel plan' - containing the way in which he would try to limit the environmental impact of the new building by encouraging public transport, car sharing, cycling, etc etc.

    Depends on the location though, and your local planning office should be able to advise.
    Scott Sportster P45 2008 | Cannondale CAAD8 Tiagra 2012
  • cedargreen
    cedargreen Posts: 189
    Most councils have an on-line planning 'portal' where you can view planning policies and individual applications.
    The council may/ should have a policy on minimum cycle parking standards for new developments and could also include 'green' travel plans and cycle parking as conditions of a particular development receiving permission.

    If planning approval included cycle parking you could contact the council, but this might drop your employer in it, and it might be more productive to go to your employer and ask them to provide cycle parking.

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