Transport Planning Consultants

Transport planning ensures your development has safe, efficient, and sustainable access. It’s a key factor in securing planning permission under the NPPF, which requires developments to promote sustainable travel, manage traffic impacts, and support well-connected communities. At mode transport planning, we make sure transport is an asset, not a barrier, for your scheme.

The earlier, the better. Bringing us in at feasibility stage allows us to identify risks and opportunities upfront, saving you time, money, and potential delays. Early insight also means we can shape your planning application with a transport strategy that’s robust, compliant, and attractive to decision-makers.

Both provide evidence to support planning applications, but the scale depends on the development. A Transport Assessment is a detailed review of the impact on local highways, sustainable travel, and safety. A Transport Statement is a lighter-touch version for smaller sites. We’ll advise on which is needed and prepare a clear, policy-compliant report that gives your project the best chance of success.

Chapter 9 of the NPPF sets out that developments should promote sustainable transport, mitigate severe traffic impacts, and ensure safe access for all users. In short, if your development can demonstrate these points, it’s much more likely to gain approval. Our role is to translate NPPF requirements into practical solutions tailored to your site.

The NPPF states that developments should only be refused on highways grounds if the impact is “severe.” This can be a grey area, but our expertise lies in presenting robust evidence and solutions that show impacts can be managed. This gives planning authorities confidence and reduces the risk of refusal.