Proposed decision:
Adoption of the Kent County Council Vehicle Parking Standards 2024 policy.
Reason for the decision
- The currently adopted Kent County Council Vehicle Parking Standards were produced some 20 years ago and no longer represent best practice or policy compliance.
Background – Provide brief additional context
- The Kent County Council Vehicle Parking Standards are used as guidance and in recommendations on planning application consultation responses issued by KCC as local highway authority. A new policy document has been developed based on surveys, data, best practice and Government policy changes and is recommended for adoption.
Options (other options considered but discarded)
- Some districts have adopted their own parking standards as local plans have been updated (this is the case for Ashford, Dartford, Gravesham and Tunbridge Wells) with some variations to KCC standards and some new survey information and officers refer to these in responses. Other districts have adopted KCC’s parking standards and have been requesting that KCC develop and adopt updated parking standards rather than progressing their own. Given the close interactions between Kent districts, it is considered sensible for KCC as highway authority to produce an updated policy incorporating the latest best practice and to promote a consistent approach in line with Framing Kent’s Future 2022-2026.
How the proposed decision supports the Framing Kent's Future - Our Council Strategy 2022-2026
- The adoption of updated Vehicle Parking Standards accords with the County Council’s priority to create the right infrastructure around communities for a good quality of life.
How the proposed decision supports Securing Kent’s Future 2022 -2026: Securing Kents Future - Budget Recovery Strategy.pdf
- There are no budgetary recovery implications.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than two Electoral Divisions;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Division affected: (All Division);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/12/2024
Decision due: 15 Jan 2025 by Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport
Reason: To allow 28 day notice period required under Executive Decision regulations
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport
Lead director: Haroona Chughtai
Department: Growth, Environment & Transport
Contact: David Joyner, Transport & Development Manager Email: david.joyner@kent.gov.uk Email: david.joyner@kent.gov.uk Tel: 01622 696852.
Consultees
The proposal will be going to the Environment and Transport Cabinet Committee on 14 January 2025.
Financial implications: There are no financial implications of adopting the updated parking standards.
Legal implications: There are no legal implications.
Equalities implications: Equalities implications An Equalities Impact Assessment has been completed and confirms there are no negative equalities implications. Data Protection implications There are no implications in terms of use of personal data.