Parking Design Standards
Bay Dimensions, Aisle Widths, Turning Circles & Part S EV Compliance
Parking Configuration
Number of spaces with active EV chargepoints
Width between row of bays
Dimensional Standards Reference
Required bay and aisle dimensions according to UK standards:
| Bay Type | Width | Length | Min Aisle Width | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Perpendicular | 2.4m | 4.8m | 6.0m | 90 degree entry |
| Disabled (Perpendicular) | 3.6m | 6.0m | 6.0m | +1.2m side, +1.2m rear |
| Angled 60 degrees | 2.4m | 5.4m | 4.2m | Better traffic flow |
| Angled 45 degrees | 2.4m | 5.1m | 3.6m | Space efficient |
| Parallel | 2.0m | 6.0m | Traffic lane | On-street typical |
| Mother & Baby | 3.6m | 4.8m | 6.0m | Residential schemes |
Part S EV Charging Compliance
Building Regulations 2010 (as amended 2022) - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Infrastructure Provisions
Design Features
Check all applicable design features that have been incorporated:
Access & Safety
Active & Sustainable Modes
Environmental & Security
Assessment Results
Overall Compliance Status
Design Quality Score
Disabled Parking Assessment (BS 8300 / Approved Doc M)
Part S EV Charging Assessment
Bay Dimensions & Aisle Widths
Turning Circle Requirements
Standards Referenced
About this tool: Parking Design Standards
Parking layout design standards — bay dimensions, aisle widths, turning heads, EV charging, cycle parking, and accessible bay requirements.
Use when laying out parking on a site plan. Complements the Parking calculator, which tells you how many spaces you need.
Manual for Streets, local parking SPDs
Use these tools when designing your scheme or reviewing drawings. They help ensure your proposal meets technical standards before submission, reducing the risk of officer objections on design grounds.
Guidance to help you prepare — not formal planning advice. Check the current policy text and your council's local plan before relying on it.