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Question 4.11

11 of 14 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. Public park or village green (1000m)
  13. Childcare facilities (nursery/créche) (1000m)

Targets and Justification

Best
A, B and C plus any five of the remaining facilities
Good
A, B and C
Minimum
See relevant local planning authority standard for minimum required

Applies to Developments

This question applies to and Large developments.

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