Transport Infrastructure Planning
Urban Vista Planning provides specialist planning and transport consultancy for infrastructure projects. Our CIHT-accredited planners advise on transport assessments, highway access, rail development, and the full range of consents required for transport infrastructure projects across the UK.
We Help With
What We Help With
- Transport assessments and transport statements
- Travel plan preparation and approval
- Highway access and junction planning
- Rail infrastructure planning and TWAOs
- Aviation and airfield development planning
- Bridge and viaduct planning permission
- Parking strategy and assessments
- Active travel and cycling infrastructure planning
- Transport planning for major mixed-use developments
Common Scenarios
- →Your development requires a transport assessment and highway authority engagement
- →You are creating a new access onto a classified road
- →You need a travel plan as a planning condition
- →You are developing rail-related infrastructure
- →You need transport planning input coordinated with a wider planning application
- →You have transport-related planning conditions to discharge
CIHT-Accredited Transport Planning
Urban Vista Planning holds accreditation with the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT), providing us with specialist expertise in transport planning that goes beyond what most planning consultancies offer. We integrate transport and planning advice so your application is coherent, well-evidenced, and designed to withstand highway authority scrutiny.
CIHT Accredited
Specialist transport expertise recognised by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation.
Integrated Advice
Planning and transport advice under one roof — no gaps between your planning and highways submissions.
Highway Authority Engagement
We manage direct engagement with highway authorities to resolve concerns before they become objections.
UK-Wide Coverage
Experience across local highway authorities in England and Wales.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is a transport assessment required for a planning application?
Local planning authorities typically require a transport assessment for developments that generate significant amounts of traffic, or where access and highway capacity are material concerns. The threshold varies by authority and site context. We advise on whether a full transport assessment, a transport statement, or a travel plan is required for your specific proposal.
What is the difference between a transport assessment and a transport statement?
A transport assessment is a comprehensive document required for larger developments with significant transport implications. A transport statement is a simpler document for smaller-scale development. Both assess trip generation, access, and impact on the highway network. We prepare both types and manage engagement with the highway authority.
Do new access points onto a highway require planning permission?
New or altered accesses onto classified roads (A and B roads) typically require planning permission and highways authority consent under the Highways Act 1980. We manage both applications simultaneously to avoid delays.
What planning is required for rail infrastructure projects?
Smaller rail-related developments require planning permission from the local planning authority. Major rail projects — such as new lines or significant station improvements — may require a Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) or a Development Consent Order (DCO) if they are Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.
What is a travel plan and when is it required?
A travel plan is a package of measures to encourage sustainable travel to and from a development site. They are typically required for larger commercial, residential, and employment developments. We prepare travel plans and secure their approval as part of the planning process.
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