A transport assessment is required to be submitted alongside a planning application, for all major development where there are likely to be significant transport implications and where these meet the below listed thresholds for size.
Requirements
The transport assessment is a comprehensive look at transport issues for a development showing:
- the current commercial and residential movements to and from the site
- the proposed commercial and residential movements to and from the site
- loading, manoeuvring, servicing and parking areas
- what measures will be put in place to deal with the anticipated transport impacts
- how accessibility and safety will be improved for all types of travel
- improvements to pedestrian, cycling and public transport links
Small schemes should provide a brief statement outlining the transport aspects of an application. Major proposals will need to include everything listed above, as well show
- access to the site for each type of transport
- how travel to and from the site will be split
- how you will improve access (for public transport, walking and cycling) to reduce the need for parking
- how you will reduce transport impacts