Written question asked by David Atkinson (Conservative) on Friday, 29 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 November 2004. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Thursday, 4 November 2004 on behalf of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, what his Department's latest guidance to local authorities is on the development of park and ride schemes.

Answer: Mr. David Atkinson: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what his Department's latest guidance to local authorities is on the development of park and ride schemes. [195709] Keith Hill: Policy on park and ride schemes is set out in Planning Policy Guidance note (PPG) 13 (2001) on Transport. The key elements are that schemes need to be developed as an integral part of the planning and transport strategy for the area, schemes need to be subject to robust assessment, including the consideration of alternative sites, the impact on local amenities and travel. PPG 13 Annex E amends PPG 2 on park and ride schemes in the green belt.

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