• 2 available credits
• Credits worth 1.17% points each
• Mandatory Element: No

Aim: To promote the wider use of bicycles as transport by providing adequate and secure cycle storage facilities, thus reducing the need for short car journeys and the associated CO2 emissions.

Assessment Criteria:

Full ENE8 2010 Issue

• 2 available credits
• Credits worth 1.26% points each
• Mandatory Element: No

Aim: To encourage the wider use of cycle as transport by providing adequate and secure cycle storage facilities, thus reducing the need for short car journey.

Assessment Criteria: Credits are awarded where adequate sized, safe, secure, convenient and weather-proof cycle storage is provided for each dwelling.

Full ENE8 2009 Issue

Architectural Press. New Metric Handbook – Planning and Design Data

British Standard BS 3621 London BSI 2007

British Standards Institution, Thief resistant lock assembly – Key egress

Additional information

Cycling England, The national body charged with co-ordinating the development of
cycling across England, includes design guidance, examples, best practice etc.

Cyclists Touring Club, CTC, the UK’s National Cyclist’s Organisation

Planning guidance and advice

London Cycling Campaign

Sustrans Cycle Parking Information Sheet FF37

Sustrans, National Cycle Routes

Department for Communities and Local Government; Better places to live by design: a companion guide to PPG3 (2001)

The Code for Sustainable Homes guides 2009 & 2010 require the same amount of cycle storage.

Where they differ is the secureness of the fittings (2010 requirements require more secure fittings).

For 2 Credits

For 1 Credit