What is transport planning?
Transport planning is the strategic process of forecasting how people and goods will move through a given area, and ensuring the infrastructure exists to support that movement sustainably and efficiently. For developers, landowners and public sector bodies, it is an essential part of bringing any scheme forward.
Our transport planning consultants work with you to understand the specific characteristics of your site, the surrounding transport network and the needs of the people who will use it. From that foundation, we build a transport strategy that supports your planning application and serves your development long into the future.
Transport planning services
Transport assessments and statements
A transport assessment or transport statement is typically required as part of a planning application. These documents demonstrate the likely transport impacts of your development and set out the measures proposed to manage them effectively.
Our team works closely with local highway authorities to prepare robust, evidence-based transport assessments and statements that give your application the best possible chance of a positive outcome. We understand what planning authorities need to see and how to present it clearly.
Development transport strategy
A well-considered development transport strategy demonstrates to stakeholders, planners and the wider community that your scheme has been designed with movement and connectivity at its heart.
We help you develop a transport strategy that reflects the scale and nature of your project, integrates with existing infrastructure and addresses the key concerns of the local planning authority. Our approach is pragmatic and tailored to your site.
Travel plans
A travel plan is a package of measures designed to reduce the need for single-occupancy car travel and promote sustainable transport options for your development. Many planning authorities require travel plans to be submitted alongside planning applications.
Our consultants have the technical knowledge to prepare travel plans that meet the latest industry standards and genuinely reflect the sustainability aims of your scheme.
Feasibility studies
Before a planning application is even considered, it is important to understand whether a site can accommodate the transport demands of a development. Our transport feasibility studies assess the existing conditions, identify constraints and opportunities, and inform the next steps of your project.
This early-stage work can save significant time and cost further down the line by ensuring that transport considerations are fully understood before design decisions are made.
Traffic, junction and network modelling
Accurate traffic and junction modelling is central to demonstrating the transport impact of your development. Our consultants use recognised modelling techniques to assess the effects of your scheme on the wider network and to test the performance of proposed mitigation measures.
We provide clients with clear, high-quality modelling outputs that stand up to scrutiny from highway authorities and planning inspectors alike.
"Every development presents a unique set of transport challenges, and our job is to cut through the complexity and find solutions that work. We take a collaborative, evidence-led approach that gives each project the strongest possible foundation."
Which sectors do our transport planners support?
Our transport planning consultants have experience across a wide range of development types and sectors. Whether you are bringing forward a residential scheme, an industrial facility or a mixed-use regeneration project, we understand the specific transport considerations that apply.
Some of the key sectors we support include development, industrial, logistics, public sector and retail.
Why should I choose BTG Eddisons for transport planning?
Working with our transport planning team gives you access to a depth of expertise and a track record of delivering results for clients across the UK. Here are some of the reasons our clients choose us:
- We have over 180 years of experience in the property and construction industry
- Our consultants maintain strong working relationships with local highway authorities across the UK
- We provide end-to-end support, from early feasibility through to planning approval
- Our team is part of a wider multi-disciplinary firm, so transport advice is always informed by broader property expertise
- Although based in Manchester, our transport planning consultants support projects nationwide
- Our services are consistently highly rated, showcasing our commitment to delivering quality work every time
Speak to our transport planning consultants
Whether you are at the early stages of a development or need support preparing transport documents for a planning application, our team is ready to help. Complete the form below and we will be in touch to discuss your requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions About Transport Planning
Do I need a transport assessment for my planning application?
Whether a transport assessment or transport statement is required will depend on the scale and location of your development. Most schemes above a certain threshold will require one or the other. Our consultants can advise you on what is needed for your specific project from the outset.
