HC Deb 28 June 1960 vol 625 cc102-3W
67. Mr. Oram

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs to what extent it is now his policy to encourage local planning authorities to require the provision of parking space for cars within the curtilage of commercial buildings; and whether he has given any guidance to local authorities on the requirements per square foot of floor space.

Sir K. Joseph

My right hon. Friend thinks local planning authorities should ensure the provision of parking space for commercial buildings either within the curtilage or elsewhere; he has not issued guidance on standards of provision, but he is considering whether to do so.

68. Mr. Oram

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he is aware that local planning authorities are requiring the provision of parking space for cars within the curtilage of commercial buildings when the application is only for a change of user from a warehouse to office accommodation; if he will state his policy in this respect; and what action he proposes to take in the matter.

Sir K. Joseph

My right hon. Friend does not know whether local planning authorities in general require parking space to be provided within the curtilage in these circumstances. But provision of parking space, there or elsewhere, should be related to the new use, whether it is in a new building or an old one; and if my right hon. Friend decides to issue guidance to local planning authorities this point will be borne in mind.