We recommend involving a transport consultant as early as possible, ideally before submitting a planning application. Early input can help identify potential constraints, reduce risk and ensure the appropriate level of assessment is undertaken from the outset, which can help avoid delays later in the process.

If you don’t have the luxury of time though, then we can still work to tight timescales.

This depends on the size and type of development, as well as local requirements.

In general, smaller developments are supported by a Transport Statement, while larger or more complex schemes require a full Transport Assessment.

We can advise on the appropriate level of assessment following an initial review of your site.

In practice, the scope of the assessment is more important than the title of the report, and we can advise what is likely to be required by the Council.

Yes, this is a core part of what we do.

The level of assessment and any required mitigation will depend on the development type, site characteristics and surrounding highway network. Our experienced transport planners focus on securing approval from highways officers, as well as key stakeholders such as National Highways, Transport for London (TfL) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM).

Before providing a fee proposal we review each project to identify the likely requirements based on our experience of local and national standards. We can tailor our approach to suit your preferred strategy, whether that’s minimising upfront costs, or undertaking more work early to reduce the risk of delays later in the planning process. You can find more detail on how we approach this on our LTP approach page.

Fees vary depending on the scale and complexity of the development, the location, and the level of supporting work required (such as traffic surveys or junction modelling).

We provide tailored, transparent quotations following an initial review of your site.

Typically, we need the site location and a brief description of the proposed development (e.g. number of dwellings or floor area), and any available plans or drawings are helpful.

If you have any pre-application feedback from the Council’s Highways team, then we can tailor our approach to cover all of their comments.

If information is limited, we can still undertake an initial review and guide you on the next steps.

Yes, as part of every fee quotation we carry out an initial desktop review of your site. If there are likely to be significant or potentially insurmountable highways issues, we will highlight them at an early stage.

That said, we are experienced in working with constrained and challenging sites, and can often identify practical, workable solutions. To discuss a site, feel free to get in touch.

Timescales vary depending on the scope of work, particularly where traffic surveys are required. However, typical programmes are:

• Transport Statement (TS) / Travel Plan (TP): typically 2-3 weeks
• Transport Assessment (TA): typically 3-5 weeks
• Road Safety Audit (RSA): typically 2-3 weeks
• Preliminary highway design: typically around 2 weeks
• Detailed highway design: typically a minimum of 2 weeks, depending on complexity and availability of third‑party information

We will always provide a tailored programme as part of our quotation. You can explore the full range of services on our services pages.

Yes, we offer both.

Our team includes specialist highway engineers working alongside transport planners and modellers. This allows us to develop preliminary highway and access designs to support planning applications.

We place a strong emphasis on designing solutions that minimise costs at both the planning stage (supporting information and approvals) and the construction stage. Find out more on our highway designs page.

Yes, we regularly support clients with discharging transport-related planning conditions. This includes:

• Travel Plans (TPs) and Travel Plan Coordinator roles
• Construction Traffic Management Plans (CTMPs)
• Detailed designs of access junctions and off-site highway works

More information is available on our travel planning and highway design pages.

Yes, our traffic modelling outputs can be adapted to support other technical assessments, including air quality and noise. We can provide data in the required formats, such as daily traffic flows derived from peak-hour assessments, to support your wider consultant team.

These services form part of our wider transport assessments & statements offering.

Yes, we have accredited and experienced Road Safety Auditors who undertake fully independent audits in accordance with relevant standards (GG 119).

Where we have prepared the design, audits are always carried out by qualified auditors who have had no involvement in the design process. We can provide Stage 1, 2, 3 and 4 audits. Learn more on our road safety audits page.

Yes, our transport planners are experienced in attending public consultation events, planning committees and hearings or inquiries. We can present technical information clearly and respond to questions as part of supporting your development.

Yes. We work with Local Highway Authorities across the UK and have established professional relationships with many officers. In addition, we are active within the industry and deliver training to highways professionals, giving us a broad and well-developed network.

Even where we have not worked in a specific area before, we have extensive experience of collaborating effectively with highway authorities to secure approvals.

We understand that transport is just one element of the planning process and that the terminology and policy framework can be complex. We pride ourselves on providing clear, straightforward explanations so you can fully understand what is required.

You can also read more about how we support clients through the process on our LTP approach page.

We work on projects across the UK and have experience delivering schemes from Aberdeen to Devon. This means we are familiar with both local and national requirements.

With our office in Yorkshire (Beverley), we naturally undertake a high proportion of work across the North and Midlands. However, we regularly support projects in all regions, including London, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

We aim to minimise additional costs wherever possible.

Depending on the scope of our appointment, we would typically expect to attend a few online meetings as part of our agreed fee. Any additional meetings can be discussed and agreed in advance.

Yes, we are committed to maintaining a highly skilled and professional team. All staff are members of relevant professional bodies, and many are professionally qualified and registered with the Engineering Council.

You can be confident that your project will be delivered by competent and experienced professionals.

Yes, we understand how local authorities operate and work with them across the UK to deliver transport and highway solutions tailored to local communities. Learn more on our working with local authorities page.

If you’d like to discuss a site or get a quick view on what may be required, feel free to get in touch, we’re always happy to provide initial advice with no obligation.