We prepare Transport Statements that provide focused, proportionate transport evidence to support planning applications. A Transport Statement is typically required for smaller developments or schemes with limited transport impact, where a full Transport Assessment would not be proportionate.
Our Transport Statements cover site access, trip generation, parking and servicing, sustainable travel and construction traffic considerations. Each report is tailored to the site and written clearly to meet local planning and highway authority requirements.
What a Transport Statement includes
Our Transport Statements are scoped to reflect the size and nature of development. They typically include:
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Site location and accessibility review
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Existing access arrangements and proposed new access
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Trip generation summary and trip comparison against any extant use
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Parking provision and compliance with local standards compliance
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Servicing and delivery arrangements
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Walking, cycling and public transport review
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Swept path analysis where required
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Construction traffic considerations
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Policy review and planning context
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Summary of transport impacts and conclusions
We focus on presenting clear evidence that is proportionate and covers all key matters fully, without unnecessary analysis, keeping reports concise and proportionate.
When a Transport Statement is required
Transport Statement is commonly required for:
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Small residential developments
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Minor commercial or employment uses
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Change of use applications
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Developments with limited traffic impact
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Sites with existing access arrangements
Local planning authorities use Transport Statements to confirm that access is suitable, parking and servicing are appropriate, and that the proposal will not result in unacceptable transport or highway impacts.
We agree scope early with the highway authority to ensure the level of assessment is appropriate.
Our approach
We apply the same clear, structured approach to every Transport Statement:
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Confirm whether a Transport Statement is appropriate for the proposal
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Agree scope and expectations with the local highway authority
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Review access arrangements and visibility requirements
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Assess trip generation and likely traffic impact
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Review parking, servicing and delivery arrangements
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Consider walking, cycling and public transport accessibility
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Identify any mitigation or design changes required
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Present conclusions clearly and concisely
Our Transport Statements are practical, readable and focused on supporting planning consent.
Who we support
We prepare Transport Statements for a wide range of development types, including:
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Residential developments
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Retail and local commercial schemes
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Leisure uses
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Education facilities
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Healthcare developments
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Energy and infrastructure sites
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Change of use proposals
Our experience across England, Scotland and Wales allows us to tailor reports to local policy and highway authority expectations.
Need a Transport Statement for your planning application?
Get in touch and we will confirm the scope, requirements and next steps within one working day.
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