7Objectives and application of Division

7 Objectives and application of Division

7.1 Objectives and application of Division

(1) The objectives of this Division are—

(a) to identify the maximum number of car parking spaces that may be provided to service particular uses of land, and

(b) to minimise the amount of vehicular traffic generated because of proposed development.

(2) This Division applies to development for any purpose if car parking spaces are to be provided in relation to that purpose but not if the development is for the purpose of a car park.

(3) Nothing in this Division requires a reduction in the number of car parking spaces in an existing building.