Development Planning
Guiding you through the complex transportation aspects of the planning application and development control process.
We work with local planning authorities and developers to advise on the transport planning aspects of the development planning framework. We have a proven track record of working well with our customers and delivering the desired outcome.
Our multi-skilled transport planning team can advise on all aspects of transport assessment including highway design, sustainable transport access and travel plans.
We can also handle legal planning procedures including Section 106 agreements and have considerable experience of defending proposals on appeal and at public inquiry.
Our expertise includes:
- Policy, practice and project feasibility advice
- Transport assessments and statements
- Junction and access design
- Engineering design of highway and passenger transport facilities
- Sustainable transport strategies
- Parking strategies
- Client representation at public inquiry and expert witness
- Local Authority transport plan formulation and development control advice
- Development control audit
Other Services & Expertise
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Active Travel Zone Assessment
ATZs are a supplementary report required for most London based developments to assess the quality of the existing pedestrian and cycle environment and identify opportunities to deliver improvements as part of new development. -
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Construction Traffic Management Plan
CTMPs provide an agreed strategy for management construction traffic on local and wider highway network. -
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Departures from Standards
Departures from Standard are required when a highway design does not align with the relevant design guidance and can be used to progress a development and overcome local constraints. -
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Development Planning
Our multi-skilled transport planning team can advise on all aspects of transport assessment including highway design, sustainable transport access and travel -
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Operational Safety Reviews
Our Transport Planning expertise can help you safely manage your site and provide insight and guidance on removing user conflicts. -
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Site Access Appraisal
Establishing feasible and suitable access is often the key to unlocking the commercial potential of your development sites. The type and quantum of development that can be successfully promoted. -
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Sustainable Transport
We are specialists in Sustainable Transport Strategy & Plans. We have proven experience in helping our clients meet and exceed their sustainability goals in terms of transport planning. -
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Traffic Engineering, Management and Control
We provide preliminary and detailed design services for road, cycle, bus and rail schemes. We can also provide traffic signal design and modelling services. Our staff are up to date with government guidance on scheme appraisal -
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Transport Assessments & Statements
Transport Assessments and Transport Statements are ways of assessing and mitigating the potential transport impacts that developments may incur. -
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Transport Modelling
Transport modelling is a core part of our transportation business and underpins much of what we do. We develop and deliver transport models using a host of modelling tools to determine the impact of proposed schemes. -
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Transport Policy and Strategy
We have a strong background in transport plan development both in Local Transport Plans and Strategies; within the context of the Development Planning Framework; and as part of Environmental Assessments. -
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Travel Plans
Travel plans are long term management strategies aimed at supporting sustainable and active travel at both new and existing developments. -
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Walking, Cycling and Horse-riding Assessment & Review
The WCHAR process provides a valued assessment of walking, cycling and horse-riding facilities and identifies opportunities to integrate user needs into small and large highway schemes.
Why work with us?
Straight Talking
We pride ourselves on being open, honest, clear and straight-talking in all of our communications from meetings, emails, reports and assessments.
Proven Results
We have provided sound Transport Planning advice for; nationwide residential developments, student accommodation in key university towns and cities, redevelopment of numerous hospitals and education facilities, commercial land, drive-through coffee restaurant and transport and highway advice for a multitude of private and public sector clients.
Client Satisfaction
Our client-centric approach to working enables us to really understand our client’s goals and deliver great results, time and time again.