Development Planning Opportunities

Ways of supporting cycling through the development planning system, including integration of cycling considerations within planning guidance, the highways development control process and generation schemes.

Reports

Sustainability Checklist for Developers (pdf)
Cycling England contributed to the North West Regional Assembly’s Checklist devised specifically to guide the design of new or regeneration developments and highlight best practice.

Park and Ride Options Study, Somerset County Council (pdf)
This report develops a range of options to accommodate and, where possible, improve conditions for cyclists in the vicinity of a proposed park and ride site on the edge of Taunton.

Cycle Parking Levels at University Halls of Residence (pdf)
A request was received from a local authority for guidance on the level of cycle parking that should be sought for a proposed university hall of residence sited one mile away from the university. Recommendations are provided based on standards set by a range of local authorities.

Further Resources

Cycling England’s Smart Measures Portfolio - initiatives that combine incentives, information, training and promotion

Cycling England’s Design Checklist and Portfolio - current infrastructure guidance and best practice

Cycling England’s photo Gallery

Best Practice Case Studies from the CTC Benchmarking Project

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