Issue - meetings

Report from the Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth attached.

The Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth presented a report outlining the results of the public consultation on the draft Parking Standards in Bury Supplementary Planning Document (SPD11). The report sought Cabinet’s approval for the final version of the document to be formally adopted.

Councillor Mike Smith raised a question regarding parking provision for the Radcliffe Hub. He noted that parking remains a significant issue and asked whether there had been substantial consideration or discussion around both short-term and long-term parking solutions for the site.

In response, Robert Summerfield, Assistant Director of Regeneration Delivery, confirmed that the Council is actively reviewing and modelling the parking requirements for the Radcliffe Hub. He stated that once the relevant data and modelling outcomes are available, this information will be shared with elected members.

Decision:

The Cabinet:

1. Note the responses to the public consultation and the proposed post-consultation revisions.
2. Approved the revised Supplementary Planning Document as the final version to be adopted and published.
3. Delegated authority to the Executive Director (Place), to make any minor non-material editorial amendments to the Supplementary Planning Document ahead of its final publication.

Reasons for the decision:

Supplementary Planning Document 11 provides recommended guidelines for parking provision for new development. The aim of the Supplementary Planning Document is to ensure that an appropriate level of well-designed vehicle and cycle parking is provided in all new developments. The document will give more comprehensive guidance on the types of parking that should and should not be provided.

The adoption of the document will ensure that all relevant planning applications are considered against up-to-date procedures, legislation and national planning policy.

Alternative options considered and rejected:

No other options were considered or were applicable.