Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL)
Councils are approving developments despite concerns about Public Transport Accessibility Level.
Croydon's Planning Committee approved plans for seven new homes in April 2026, despite a councillor and residents raising concerns about the site's low Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL). Similarly, Barnet Council's Planning Committee approved a retrospective House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) application in March 2026, which had previously been refused partly due to concerns about poor public transport accessibility.
Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL) is a method used in UK transport planning to assess the access level of geographical areas to public transport. Councils consider PTAL when making planning decisions, particularly for new developments and changes of use.
Key facts
- Croydon's Planning Committee approved plans for seven new homes in April 2026, despite concerns about the site's low Public Transport Accessibility Level. Source
- Barnet Council's Planning Committee approved a retrospective HMO application in March 2026, previously refused partly due to poor public transport accessibility. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.