Parking Standards for New Development SPD
Read the Parking Standards for New Development SPD. (PDF) [2MB]
This SPD contains guidance for Local Plan policies that cover parking for new development.
It supersedes the 2006 Vehicle Parking Standards SPD.
The document contains:
- an overview of the relevant policies and wider policy context
- parking standards for non-strategic sites
- guidance on the application of standards for all sites
- design guidance for all sites
We also carried out a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) screening.
Read our determination statement. (PDF) [374KB]
We made the decision to adopt the SPD on 20 March 2023.
Read the meeting minutes (opens new window)
You may also wish to read our adoption statement (PDF) [85KB] and consultation statement. (PDF) [202KB]
Residential car parking standards calculator
The calculator will help determine the level of car parking to be provided by new residential development.
The calculator follows:
- Policy ID10 of the Local Plan: Development Management Policies (for strategic sites)
- Parking Standards for New Development SPD (for non-strategic sites)
It does not include calculations for parking standards set in adopted Neighbourhood Plans. These may take precedence over the Guildford Borough Council standards.
The calculator is provided:
- without prejudice to any decision the council may take in the future
- as a tool only. The results are not binding on the council or any of its committees
Download the residential car parking standards calculator (Excel doc) [1MB]