The approach to Heavy Goods Vehicles

Chaper 5 – Topic Policies

Section C – Transport

TRA9 The approach to Heavy Goods Vehicles (2016 Draft / 2017 Main Changes)

Policy TRA9 – Planning for HGV movement

Proposals which generate significant heavy goods vehicle (HGV) movements will only be supported where the use is acceptable in planning terms, and:-

 a. sufficient HGV parking spaces are provided in a way that is consistent with the Highways Authority’s adopted standards and where possible exceeded, unless exceptional circumstances dictate a departure from these standards in line with policy TRA3(b) above;

b.  a.            the size and layout of the site is sufficient to accommodate HGV manoeuvring movements and parking in a way that does not lead to the public highway being used for either purpose; and,

c.  b.            HGV movements are limited to appropriate times of operation given the context of the site.

c.                 sufficient HGV parking spaces are provided at a level commensurate with use, at not less than the following levels, unless exceptional circumstances dictate a departure from these standards in line with policy TRA3(b) above: