Transport & viability

Transport Statements & Transport Assessments

Evidence explaining access, travel and transport implications of development.

When this service may be useful

Transport evidence explains how a proposal affects access, travel and the surrounding network. The level of assessment depends on the development scale, uses and the issues raised by the site.

How the work is approached

Specialist input reviews the location, access arrangements and development assumptions. The work considers the agreed topics, which may include trip generation, sustainable travel, servicing, safety and network effects. Surveys and modelling are identified before commissioning.

What you receive

You receive the agreed transport statement or assessment and recommendations for the proposal. The distinction between a proportionate statement and a fuller assessment is confirmed when the scope is agreed.

What we need to start

Site location, proposed uses, development scale and access arrangements.

We review the site, proposal and planning stage to agree the appropriate scope. Specialist surveys and assessments are coordinated where needed.

How our planning consultancy process works

ILLUSTRATIVE REPORT PREVIEW

Transport Statement / Assessment

Front cover and contents page examples. The document structure is tailored to your instruction, site and relevant planning requirements.

Transport Statement / Assessment illustrative front cover
Front cover
Transport Statement / Assessment illustrative contents page
Contents page

What the report should contain

This outline explains the purpose of each section. The final contents depend on the agreed scope, available evidence and requirements of the local planning authority.

  1. Document control & executive summary

    Project details, reference, revision, date, author, reviewer and a concise summary of the key findings.

  2. Proposal, scope & study area

    Define land uses, development scale and the agreed assessment extent.

  3. Baseline transport & accessibility

    Review walking, cycling, public transport and highway context.

  4. Safety & existing conditions

    Review relevant collision data and network constraints.

  5. Access, parking & servicing

    Assess site access, parking, cycle provision and deliveries.

  6. Trip generation & distribution

    Set out demand assumptions, data and expected movements.

  7. Network effects & scenarios

    Assess impacts; detailed junction or network modelling for full assessments where needed.

  8. Mitigation & sustainable travel

    Identify improvements, management measures and links to travel plans.

  9. Conclusions & supporting evidence

    Provide drawings, data, calculations and any agreed implementation measures.

  10. Appendices & evidence register

    Index relevant plans, photographs, calculations, surveys and source documents; include only the evidence relevant to this instruction.

Read our planning supporting documents guide to explore related evidence.

CASE STUDIES

Where we have prepared this report

All case studies

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Transport statements & assessments FAQs

Clear answers to help you plan your next step.

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Do I need a transport statement or a full assessment?

The suitable level of evidence depends on the development scale, uses, location and issues raised. We establish the required scope using the proposal and relevant council advice, rather than assuming that every project needs the same assessment.

What information should I provide to get started?

Site location, proposed uses, development scale and access arrangements.

How is the fee for this service confirmed?

The price shown is a starting estimate for the stated scope. We review the site, proposal, available information and required deliverables, then confirm the fee, exclusions and programme in a written quotation before appointment.

How do your specialists work together on a project?

We bring the relevant planning consultants and specialist providers into a coordinated project team. They work from an agreed brief and current proposal, with dependencies and design changes discussed across disciplines. Each consultant remains responsible for their own professional advice and agreed deliverables.

PART OF A COORDINATED APPOINTMENT

Your specialist evidence, connected.

This service can form part of a wider coordinated planning appointment. We bring the relevant consultants together to work alongside your design team, discuss assessment findings and identify how recommendations affect other reports and the proposal.

Your fee proposal confirms who prepares each document, the information it relies on and the limits of the instruction. A report provides evidence for the council’s assessment; the planning decision remains the council’s. Explore how our consultants work together or discuss the team your project needs.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Discuss your requirements.

Tell us about the site, what you want to achieve and any deadline. We will review it and suggest an appropriate next step.

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