These standards have now been superceded by new ones but are retained here online for the purposes of comparison.
New standards have now come into force as of 27 May 2003.
- Previous cycle Parking Standards reproduced below
- The standards also exist as part of the draft Local Plan
- The 1996 cycle parking standards which may be of interest for comparison purposes.
The Cycle Parking Subgroup are in the process of producing comments on the standards.
Part B: Cycle Parking Standards
[Part A, which preceeds Part B, is the car parking standards and is not reproduced here.]
1. Introduction
- To further increase the level of cycling in Cambridge, cyclists will not only need additional cycle routes across the City, complementing the existing cycle network, but will also need high quality cycle parking facilities at both ends of their journey.
- The standards in the above tables set out Cambridge City minimum requirements in terms of cycle parking for new developments and changes in use.
- In addition to the application of these standards, new developments will have to comply with the following principles:
- For commercial premises, cycle spaces must be 1.0m wide in order to accommodate cycles with a front basket, child seats and panniers, wherever possible
- Cycle parking should be located on-site and near the main entrance to buildings, and minimise conflicts between cycles and cars
- The cycle parking should provide good support for the cycle and provide a convenient place to lock the frame of the cycle to the parking stand
2. Residential use
Type of development | |
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Residential dwellings (C3) |
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Guest houses and hotels (C1) | 1 space per 2 members of staff & 1 space per 5 bedrooms |
Nursing homes (C2) | 1 space per 10 residents & 1 space per 2 members of staff |
Retirement homes, Sheltered housing (C2) | 1 space per 6 residents & 1 space per 2 members of staff |
Student residential accommodation (C2) | 1 per bedspace |
Residential schools, colleges or training centres (C2) | 1 per bedspace |
Hospitals | On merit |
3. Retail, culture and sports uses
Type of development | |
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Cold food retail (A1) | 1 per 25 m2 GFA [Gross Floor Area] |
Non-food retail (A1) | 1 per 25 m2 GFA |
Financial and professional services (A2) | 1 per 25 m2 GFA |
Food and drink (A3) | 1 space per 10 m2 of dining area |
Museums, Auditoria (D1) |
1 per 2 members of staff Visitors: on merit |
Exhibition venues (D1) |
1 per 2 members of staff Visitors: on merit |
Sports and recreational facilities & swimming baths (D2) | 1 space per 25 m2 net floor area & 1 per 15 seats provided per spectators |
Places of assembly including cinemas, theatres, stadia and concert halls (D2) | 1 per 3 seats |
Place of worship, Public halls, community centres (D1) | 1 per 30 m of public floor area |
4. Business and Industrial Use
Type of development | |
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Offices (B1) | 1 per 30 m2 GFA |
General industry (B2) Storage (B8) |
1 per 40 m2 GFA |
5. Non-residential institutions (D1)
Type of development | |
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Clinics and surgeries | 2 cycle spaces per consulting room & 1 space per 2 professional member of staff |
Non-residential schools | Cycle spaces to be provided for 50% of children between 5 and 12 and 75% of children over 12 years |
Non-residential higher and further education | Cycle parking for all students using the site & 1 per 2 members of staff |
Auditoria | On merit |
Crèches | 1 per 2 members of staff |