Section 278 Highway Works in Newham
Newham continues to experience significant regeneration, with large-scale residential, commercial, mixed-use, and infrastructure developments transforming the borough. As new schemes are brought forward, many require improvements to the surrounding highway network to safely accommodate increased traffic, pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users. Section 278 Agreements enable developers to deliver these highway improvements on roads maintained by the local highway authority.
Our transport planning team has extensive experience supporting developments requiring Section 278 Agreements throughout Newham. We understand the borough's transport priorities, including improving sustainable travel, enhancing pedestrian safety, accommodating cycling infrastructure, and maintaining efficient movement across busy urban roads. Whether your proposal involves new access arrangements, upgraded junctions, pedestrian crossings, highway widening, or alterations to existing carriageways, we provide practical engineering solutions that satisfy both planning and highway authority requirements.
From the initial design stage through technical approvals, detailed drawings, stakeholder coordination, and construction support, we help clients navigate the Section 278 process efficiently while minimising delays to development programmes.
Section 278 Services in Newham
Highway Design for Section 278 Works
We prepare compliant highway designs that support planning requirements while ensuring proposed highway alterations integrate safely with the existing road network.
Technical Approval Management
Our consultants coordinate the technical approval process by preparing detailed engineering drawings, responding to highway authority comments, and progressing designs through approval stages.
Junction & Access Improvements
We design safe junction alterations, priority junctions, new site access points, visibility improvements, and highway layouts that improve vehicle and pedestrian movement.
Pedestrian & Cycling Infrastructure
Our designs incorporate new footways, cycle facilities, crossings, tactile paving, and accessibility improvements that promote active travel and comply with current highway standards.
Traffic Management & Construction Coordination
We assist with temporary traffic management planning and construction coordination to minimise disruption while highway improvement works are undertaken.
Section 278 Project Delivery Support
From concept design through agreement completion and construction, we provide ongoing technical support to ensure highway works are delivered efficiently and in accordance with approved designs.
Delivering Section 278 Highway Improvements in Newham
Our team recently supported a residential-led development within Newham that required a Section 278 Agreement to facilitate improvements to the surrounding highway network. The proposal included a redesigned vehicle access, upgraded pedestrian crossing facilities, improved footways, and modifications to existing kerb alignments to improve safety for all road users.
Working closely with the design team and highway authority, we prepared detailed engineering drawings, coordinated technical submissions, and addressed review comments throughout the approval process. We also ensured that drainage considerations, visibility standards, accessibility requirements, and construction sequencing were fully incorporated into the final design package.
By proactively managing the technical approval process and maintaining clear communication between all stakeholders, the Section 278 Agreement progressed efficiently, allowing the highway works to align with the wider development programme and helping the project move forward without unnecessary delays.
Reliable Section 278 Support for Planning and Highway Delivery
Section 278 Agreements form a critical part of many development projects where improvements to the public highway are necessary. Successfully navigating the approval process requires a combination of transport planning expertise, highway engineering knowledge, and close collaboration with the local highway authority.
At Capital Transport Planning, we provide a complete Section 278 service that supports developers, architects, planning consultants, and contractors throughout every stage of the project. Our focus is on delivering practical highway solutions that meet technical standards while supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable transport infrastructure.
By identifying design requirements early, preparing high-quality technical submissions, and managing authority engagement throughout the process, we help reduce project risk, avoid unnecessary revisions, and support timely delivery of highway improvements associated with planning consent.