In response to Members’ questions, the Assistant Director (Planning & Regulatory) commented:
· There would be a requirement on new developments for the installation of underground cabling in readiness for electric vehicle charging points. The installation of the above ground charging points would take place in consultation with the County Council; and
· 20% of new communal parking spaces would contain electric vehicle charging points.
Members stressed the importance of lobbying the Government for appropriate resources to fund the installation of electric vehicle charging points.
In view of local issues raised by Members in respect of disabled parking, Officers were requested provide clarity in the Supplementary Planning Document on enforceable disabled parking pays and informal disabled parking bays,.
It was RESOLVED that:
1. That the content of the draft Parking Provision and Sustainable Transport Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) be noted.
2. That delegated powers be granted to the Assistant Director: Planning and Regulation, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Economy, Enterprise and Transport, to make minor amendments as are necessary in the final preparation of the draft SPD prior to its consultation.
3. That the draft Parking Provision and Sustainable Transport SPD be published for consultation from 18 February 2020 to 22 March 2020.
Reason for Decision: As contained in report.
Other Options considered: As contained in report.