The requirements of Section 106 now mean that planning applications will most likely need to include sustainable transport solutions. Integrating car clubs into new developments could be the answer.
The pressure is on for housebuilders to provide high quality, sustainable homes that not only meet the changing lifestyles of residents, but also adhere to stringent planning regulations. Section 106 now means that planning applications will most likely need to include sustainable transport solutions if they are to be successful.
Integrating car clubs into new developments could be the answer. Car clubs help to reduce private ownership, taking on average 18.5 cars off the road for every car club vehicle. And with an average age of just 18 months, 99% of car club vehicles are Low Emission Zone and Clean Air compliant.
Plus, the advantages of integrating a car club into a development go further than simply addressing planning requirements. Making good environmental choices across all parts of life is becoming much more present in consumer behaviour. Offering access to a car club as part of a new housing development could, therefore, actually enhance sales by adding real value to the proposition.
Giving up vehicle ownership, members of car clubs are doing their bit to protect the environment. There’s a cost benefit for residents too. Only paying for a vehicle when it is needed means drivers can make significant savings over ownership. And they don’t have to worry about running costs and ‘at home’ parking.
It’s a win win for developers.
Ubeeqo is a dedicated car sharing service with a solid history of working with housing developers and builders. We recently launched a new car club scheme in association with Bellway Homes, for a 161-unit development in Ewell, South-West London. Working with Bellway Homes at the point of planning this new residential development meant a more sustainable solution to the problem of local traffic congestion and its subsequent impact on air quality could be delivered.
For more information about how you can include Ubeeqo’s dedicated car sharing services in your new developments, contact Carl Pittam, Development Director on Carl.pittam(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)europcar.com or 0161 250 3878. Visit the website at www.ubeeqo.com/en-gb/business/property-developers
Nearly 230,000 members
There are now nearly 230,000 active car club members who are regularly using over 6,000 vehicles across the UK.
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Source: CoMoUK
Take 18.5 cars off the road
Being a member of a car club helps to reduce private car ownership, taking – on average – 18.5 cars off the road.
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Source: CoMoUK
Reduce carbon emissions
Car club cars have 26.5% less emissions on average compared to the average UK car.
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Source: CoMoUK