We support stakeholder engagement by providing clear, evidence-led transport and highways input to inform discussions with key consultees. Our role is to help shape constructive dialogue, explain proposals clearly and address concerns early, reducing the risk of misunderstanding or objection later in the process.
Effective engagement with transport stakeholders is critical to planning success, particularly for sites with access constraints, network sensitivity or policy complexity.
What is stakeholder engagement?
Stakeholder engagement involves structured dialogue with organisations and officers who have a role in reviewing, influencing or approving transport and highways aspects of a development. This typically takes place during feasibility, pre-application and application stages, but can also continue through determination and delivery.
Good engagement ensures that proposals are informed by the right input at the right time and that key issues are identified and addressed early rather than emerging late in the process.
We regularly support engagement with a wide range of transport and highways stakeholders, including:
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Local Highway Authorities
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Local Planning Authorities
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Active Travel England
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Parish Councils
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Public Transport Officers
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Bus operators
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Public Rights of Way Officers
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Canal and River Trust
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Network Rail
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Other statutory and non-statutory consultees as required
Our experience allows us to tailor engagement to the expectations and priorities of each organisation.
The value of effective stakeholder engagement lies in building understanding and trust around transport proposals before positions become fixed. By presenting clear, proportionate evidence and explaining how issues have been considered, we help clients move discussions away from abstract concern and towards practical resolution. Early, well-managed engagement reduces the risk of late objections, avoids unnecessary rework and helps ensure that technical matters are addressed in a way that supports planning outcomes rather than delaying them.
When stakeholder engagement is needed
Stakeholder engagement is commonly supported:
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During feasibility and site promotion
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Ahead of or as part of pre-application discussions
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For constrained or sensitive sites
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Where multiple transport bodies are involved
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When addressing specific access or network concerns
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During determination to resolve outstanding matters
Our approach
We take a clear, professional approach to stakeholder engagement:
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Identify relevant stakeholders and consultees
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Understand their roles, priorities and concerns
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Prepare clear transport evidence and summaries
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Support meetings, workshops or written dialogue
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Respond to feedback and refine proposals where appropriate
Our focus is on clarity, credibility and constructive progress.
Who we support
We support stakeholder engagement for:
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Residential and mixed-use developments
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Strategic land and Local Plan promotion
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Commercial and employment schemes
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Infrastructure and energy projects
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Education and healthcare developments
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Sites involving multiple transport consultees
Our experience across England, Scotland and Wales provides strong understanding of differing consultee roles and expectations.
Need support engaging with transport and highways consultees?
Get in touch and we will help manage clear, constructive engagement to support your project.
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