Question 4.9

9 of 11 in Transport and Movement

Objective

To reduce any need or requirement to travel by car to essential facilities by having them within a reasonable walking distance.

Importance: Importance

Question

Which of the following will be available within the stated distance of all dwellings, located on key pedestrian routes focused around public transport nodes?

  1. Shop selling food and fresh groceries (500m)
  2. Post box (500m)
  3. Childrens’ Playground/ amenity area (500m)
  4. Postal facility (1000m)
  5. Bank or cash point machine (1000m)
  6. Pharmacy (1000m)
  7. Primary School (1000m)
  8. Medical Centre (1000m)
  9. Leisure facilities (1000m)
  10. Local meeting place/ community centre (1000m)
  11. Public House (1000m)
  12. Childcare facilities (nursery/ crèche) (1000m)

Source: Ecohomes

Targets and Justification

Best
All from the list
Good
at least A, C and F in rural areas, at least 6 from the list in urban areas.
Minimum
See relevant local planning authority standard for minimum required

Applies to Developments

This question applies to Small, Medium and Large developments.