What Are Transport Assessments and Transport Statements?

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• Transport Assessment (TA): A comprehensive evaluation of a development's transport impacts. It identifies measures to improve accessibility and mitigate adverse effects on the local transport network.

• Transport Statement (TS): A simplified version of a TA, used for smaller-scale developments with limited transport impacts.

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Both assessments align with Paragraph 111 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which states that developments generating significant transport movement must be supported by either a TA or TS.

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When Are They Needed?

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The need for a TA or TS depends on the scale and transport impacts of a proposed development:

• Transport Statement: Smaller developments with minimal traffic impact.

• Transport Assessment: Major developments with significant transport implications.

Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) determine the need for a TA/TS on a case-by-case basis, considering factors such as:

• Development size and location.

• Proximity to environmentally sensitive areas or transport infrastructure.

• Cumulative impacts of nearby developments.

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Our Approach

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1. Scoping and Pre-Application Support

• Collaborate with planning authorities to determine the need for a TA or TS.

• Identify site-specific transport requirements and key issues early in the process.

2. Existing Transport Conditions

• Site Audit: Assess current infrastructure, road networks, public transport provision, and active travel facilities.

• Baseline Data: Collect traffic flow, accident data, parking availability, and environmental conditions (air quality/noise).

• Use tools such as the TRICS database and site-specific surveys for trip generation analysis.

3. Transport Impact Analysis

• Quantify the proposed development’s impact on all transport modes, including walking, cycling, public transport, and road traffic.

• Forecast future transport patterns using TEMPRO and other relevant traffic models.

4. Mitigation Strategies

• Develop tailored solutions to manage and reduce transport impacts, including:

  • Improvements to public transport access and frequency.

  • Enhanced walking and cycling infrastructure.

  • Junction improvements and capacity enhancements.

  • Parking strategies and traffic calming measures.

5. Sustainable Travel Solutions

• Integrate measures that align with Healthy Streets, Vision Zero, and the London Plan to encourage active and sustainable travel.

• Propose Travel Plans to promote carpooling, cycling, and public transport use.

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What’s Included in Our Transport Assessment or Statement?

1. Existing Conditions

   • Site location and current transport infrastructure.

   • Road network, parking facilities, public transport services, and active travel routes.

   • Baseline traffic data and accident analysis.

2. Proposed Development

   • Site layout and access arrangements.

   • Trip generation and modal split analysis.

   • Impacts on existing transport systems.

3. Impact Assessment

   • Traffic capacity analysis for road links and junctions.

   • Public transport and active travel network capacity.

   • Environmental impact on air quality and noise.

4. Mitigation and Recommendations

   • Measures to mitigate transport impacts.

   • Sustainable travel initiatives and parking strategies.

   • Construction traffic management plans (if required).

5. Conclusion

   • Summary of findings and compliance with NPPF and local transport policies.

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