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We consider transport as an integral part of the wider development strategy, taking a holistic approach that brings together visioning and the consideration of wider infrastructure requirements, including drainage, civils, utilities and other key factors, to help shape deliverable and sustainable development solutions.
We support developers, landowners, planners, architects, masterplanners and infrastructure providers from early feasibility and site promotion through planning, detailed design and post-consent delivery. Our work ranges from individual sites to large-scale strategic developments, covering transport assessments and statements, sustainable travel strategies, traffic modelling, access strategy, highway design, stakeholder engagement, planning appeals and expert witness support.
Why Choose Brookbanks for Highways & Transportation
Early involvement allows us to identify the transport considerations that may influence site acquisition, development capacity, access, land use, layout and infrastructure requirements. As projects progress, we develop proportionate transport strategies supported by sound technical evidence, helping project teams understand potential impacts and identify practical solutions where required.
Working closely with our wider engineering and environmental specialists, we combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of planning, development and commercial objectives. The result is clear advice that helps clients make informed decisions, manage risk, maximise development potential and progress schemes successfully through the planning process.
Key Client Benefits
- Feasibility and due diligence work gives an early understanding of development potential, identifying access, transport, infrastructure and planning considerations before key investment and design decisions are fixed.
- Proportionate transport assessments, technical evidence and specialist advice tailored to each site provide clear support through planning and consenting.
- Integrated masterplanning advice considers accessibility, movement, active travel, public transport, highway requirements and placemaking alongside wider development objectives.
- Traffic forecasting, junction capacity assessment and modelling, where appropriate, provide a reliable assessment of transport impacts.
- Lifecycle support runs from acquisition to consent and delivery, including stakeholder engagement, highway design, planning condition support, appeals and expert witness services.
- We look for value enhancement in our transport strategies, improving access and connectivity, encouraging sustainable travel and avoiding delays at planning.
Specialist Services
Feasibility, Due Diligence and Technical Review
Early-stage assessment of transport opportunities and constraints supports site acquisition, promotion and development strategy. Our specialists review accessibility, potential access arrangements, surrounding highway conditions, sustainable transport connections, planning policy and likely infrastructure requirements. A vision-led approach considers how movement can support the wider place, giving clients clear advice on risks, opportunities and next steps before key decisions are made.
We also provide independent technical and peer review of transport assessments, modelling, development proposals and highway strategies. This can support acquisition decisions, planning strategy, design development, negotiations and due diligence, giving clients a clear understanding of the technical position and any matters that need further consideration.
Transport Assessments, EIA and Planning Conditions
We prepare proportionate, evidence-based Transport Assessments and Transport Statements for planning applications across a wide range of development types and scales. Each one assesses accessibility, travel demand, highway impacts, sustainable transport opportunities and relevant planning policy, presenting the technical case clearly and positively. For major development and infrastructure projects, we also prepare transport and traffic technical assessments and Environmental Impact Assessment chapters, working alongside other environmental disciplines so that transport matters are considered consistently.
After planning permission is granted, our support continues with transport-related conditions, obligations and detailed design requirements. This can include updated Travel Plans, monitoring strategies, highway details, construction traffic plans and the technical information required by planning and highway authorities.
Read how our specialists secured approval on transport and highway design matters for Brightwell Lakes, Ipswich.
Masterplanning, Sustainable Transport and Travel Planning
On large-scale strategic sites, movement needs to be coordinated across multiple phases, infrastructure requirements and development layouts. Our specialists work alongside masterplanners, architects, urban designers and other technical disciplines from the earliest stages to establish long-term movement strategies, street hierarchies, access arrangements, active travel connections and public transport integration that can evolve with the development programme. Walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport connections are developed with existing infrastructure, desire lines, layout, bus services, routes and stops in mind, helping integrate new development with surrounding communities and facilities.
Travel Plans and sustainable transport strategies help deliver the transport vision for a development by encouraging walking, cycling, public transport and other alternatives to private car travel. We tailor each plan to the site, setting realistic measures, targets and delivery mechanisms, then support post-consent surveys, monitoring reports, target reviews and ongoing advice as developments are occupied and established, so that clients can meet their planning obligations over time.
Traffic Modelling, Site Access and Highway Design
Traffic forecasting, junction capacity assessment, network analysis and traffic modelling show how proposed development may interact with the surrounding transport network, including the operational performance of existing and proposed junctions. Where necessary, we test different development, infrastructure and mitigation scenarios to help project teams understand their options, then use the findings to develop practical, proportionate measures aligned with wider project objectives.
From initial access feasibility through to detailed design and delivery, we develop access and highway infrastructure solutions that consider geometry, visibility, capacity, safety, active travel, servicing and wider network requirements. This can include junction improvements, access roads, pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, highway alterations and other off-site transport measures. Where needed, our engineering specialists help take these requirements from planning strategy through to practical, deliverable infrastructure.
See how our specialists modelled the junction impacts of a 2,500-home scheme at Great Wilsey Park, Haverhill.
Construction Logistics, Servicing and Parking
We prepare Construction Logistics Plans and develop strategies for managing construction traffic on development and infrastructure projects. Our advice can cover construction access, vehicle routing, delivery arrangements, traffic management, workforce travel and measures to manage potential effects on surrounding communities and transport networks.
Servicing and parking also need to work once a scheme is occupied. We prepare Delivery and Servicing Management Plans covering vehicle access, deliveries, refuse collection and operational movement for residential, commercial, industrial, logistics and mixed-use developments. Our Parking Management Plans and parking strategies respond to site accessibility, development type, planning policy and anticipated travel behaviour, with advice on car parking, cycle parking, electric vehicle provision and wider parking management.
Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation and Appeals
We engage directly with local highway authorities, planning authorities, National Highways and other relevant stakeholders throughout the development process. Early, constructive technical engagement helps establish appropriate assessment methodologies, clarify expectations and progress transport matters efficiently. Where transport forms an important part of planning negotiations, including planning conditions and obligations, we help clients understand the strength of the technical evidence, evaluate requests for mitigation or infrastructure, and establish proportionate responses.
If transport matters progress to planning appeal or public inquiry, our specialists provide independent support. This can include technical review, preparation of evidence, statements of common ground, negotiations with highway authorities and expert witness representation, providing clear, well-founded transport opinion in support of the development case.
See how our evidence supported a successful planning appeal at Midsomer Norton, Somerset.
Sectors We Support
Our transport planning specialists support projects across Brookbanks’ key sectors, including residential (from single sites to major developments), industry and logistics, infrastructure, data centres, education, healthcare, high-rise and heritage.
The team’s wider experience also supports mixed-use and regeneration schemes, commercial development, employment sites, strategic land, energy and utilities, leisure development and major infrastructure projects.
Talk to Our Highways & Transportation Specialists
For early transport advice on a single site or a movement strategy for a major development, contact a member of the team directly or email hello@brookbanks.com and one of our experts will get back to you.
Principal Highways and Transportation Consultant
Andy Eggleston
andy.eggleston@brookbanks.com
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Associate Director, Land, Development and Communities
Tom Haslam
tom.haslam@brookbanks.com
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FAQs
What is the difference between a Transport Assessment and a Transport Statement?
Both set out the transport implications of a development for a planning application. A Transport Statement is a lighter-touch document used where impacts are expected to be limited, while a Transport Assessment is more detailed and is typically needed for larger schemes. We can advise on what is proportionate for your site and agree the scope with the local highway authority.
When should we involve a transport planner?
Ideally at site identification or acquisition stage. Early advice on access, accessibility and likely infrastructure requirements can inform land value, development capacity and layout before key decisions are fixed.
Can you help after planning permission has been granted?
Yes. We support the discharge of transport-related planning conditions and obligations and prepare construction logistics and servicing plans. We also implement and monitor Travel Plans as developments are occupied.
Do you provide expert witness services for planning appeals?
Yes. Our specialists provide technical review, proofs of evidence, statements of common ground and expert witness representation at planning appeals and public inquiries.