We prepare strategic transport strategies to support large-scale development, strategic land promotion and long-term place making. Our work sets out how sites can be accessed, moved and connected over time, aligning transport infrastructure with planning policy, sustainability objectives and delivery constraints.
Strategic transport strategies provide a clear framework for growth. They help demonstrate deliverability, support engagement with planning authorities and give confidence that transport has been considered early and properly.
What is a strategic transport strategy
A strategic transport strategy is a high-level framework that explains how transport will support the planned growth of a site or area. It looks beyond individual junctions or short-term impacts and considers movement, access and connectivity in the round.
These strategies are commonly used to support Local Plan promotion, strategic land allocations, new settlements and large mixed-use developments. They provide a shared understanding between landowners, developers, authorities and stakeholders.
Our strategies are tailored to the scale and context of each project and typically include:
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Existing transport network and constraints review
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Access strategy and potential access locations
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Movement framework for vehicles, walking, cycling and public transport
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Sustainable transport and mode shift principles
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Relationship between land use, density and movement
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Infrastructure requirements and phasing considerations
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High-level capacity and impact considerations
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Alignment with national and local planning policy and design guidance
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Interfaces with wider transport strategies and schemes
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Clear principles to guide future detailed design
The focus is on setting a robust, credible direction that can guide decision making, masterplanning and engagement with planning authorities. At this stage, the value lies in establishing clear principles, testing realism and identifying where future detail will genuinely be required. This provides confidence that the strategy is deliverable, aligned with policy and capable of evolving into detailed assessment without rework or fundamental change.
When a strategic transport strategy is needed
Strategic transport strategies are commonly required for:
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Strategic land promotion and Local Plan submissions
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New settlements and urban extensions
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Large residential and mixed-use developments
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Employment and commercial growth areas
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Sites requiring new or upgraded transport infrastructure
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Developments promoted over long timescales
Early strategic clarity helps shape masterplanning, informs infrastructure discussions and reduces uncertainty later in the process.
Our approach
We take a structured, evidence-led approach to strategic transport planning:
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Understand the long-term vision and development objectives
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Review existing transport context and constraints
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Define clear movement and access principles
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Identify sustainable transport opportunities
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Consider infrastructure needs and delivery phasing
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Present a clear, coherent strategy that supports planning discussions
Our strategies are written plainly and designed to be understood by both technical and non-technical audiences.
Who we support
We prepare strategic transport strategies for:
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Strategic land promoters and landowners
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Residential and mixed-use masterplans
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Local Plan and call-for-sites submissions
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Employment and commercial growth areas
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Public and private sector clients
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Long-term development frameworks
Our experience across England, Scotland and Wales gives us insight into different policy contexts and authority expectations.
Need a clear transport strategy to support long-term development?
Get in touch and we will help set out a robust, credible, and sustainable transport framework for your site.
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