We prepare Construction Traffic Management Plans to set out how construction traffic will access, operate and leave a site safely and efficiently during the build phase. Our CTMPs provide clear, proportionate arrangements for vehicle routing, delivery management and site access, helping to manage risk and support planning approval.
Construction traffic is often a key concern for local authorities and communities. A well-considered CTMP provides reassurance that impacts have been understood and will be managed responsibly.
What is a Construction Traffic Management Plan?
A Construction Traffic Management Plan sets out how construction-related vehicles will be managed during site preparation and build. It explains where vehicles will route, how deliveries will be controlled, and what measures will be in place to minimise disruption, maintain safety and protect the local highway network.
CTMPs are commonly required as part of a planning application, to discharge planning conditions, or to support construction phases on sensitive or constrained sites.
Our CTMPs are tailored to the site, scale and programme of works and typically include:
-
Description of construction phases and programme
-
Types and frequency of construction vehicles
-
Construction access arrangements
-
HGV routing strategy
-
Delivery and booking procedures
-
Temporary traffic management measures
-
Site compound and parking arrangements
-
Liaison and communication arrangements
The value of a robust CTMP lies in demonstrating that construction traffic has been considered realistically and managed proactively. By setting out clear, workable arrangements, we help reduce the risk of objection from highway authorities, minimise disruption to local communities and provide contractors with a practical framework they can operate within. Early clarity on construction logistics also supports programme certainty, reduces the likelihood of reactive changes on site, and helps ensure that construction impacts do not undermine an otherwise acceptable development.
When a CTMP is required
Construction Traffic Management Plans are commonly required:
-
As part of a planning application
-
To discharge a planning condition
-
For developments generating HGV traffic
-
On constrained or sensitive highway networks
-
Where residential amenity is a concern
-
For energy, infrastructure or large-scale sites
They are particularly important where construction traffic differs significantly from operational traffic.
Our approach
We take a clear, practical approach to CTMP preparation:
-
Understand the construction programme and logistics
-
Review site access and surrounding highway network
-
Define realistic vehicle types and volumes
-
Agree appropriate routing and management measures
-
Prepare a clear, usable CTMP document
-
Support discussions with highway authorities where required
Our focus is on producing CTMPs that are proportionate, defensible and workable on the ground.
Who we support
We prepare Construction Traffic Management Plans for:
-
Residential developments
-
Commercial and employment sites
-
Energy and infrastructure projects
-
Strategic land and large-scale schemes
-
Constrained urban and rural sites
Our experience across England, Scotland and Wales gives us strong understanding of authority expectations and construction-phase scrutiny.
Need a Construction Traffic Management Plan for planning or delivery?
Get in touch and we will prepare a clear, practical CTMP to support your project.
Contact Us
