Local List Glossary
Transport Assessments/Statements and Travel Plans
When is this required?
A Transport Assessment and a Travel Plan are required for:
- major development proposals that generate significant traffic movements; or
- other development that creates or exacerbates a traffic problem or has an impact on the local highway network.
A Transport Statement and Travel Plan are required for:
- development proposals where it is agreed that resulting transport issues are limited.
What information is required?
Transport Assessment - the coverage and detail of the assessment should reflect the scale of the development and the extent of the transport implications of the proposal and should take into account any relevant significant impacts on local infrastructure. The assessment should include:
- an analysis of existing and proposed trips by all modes of traffic generated by the site;
- an illustration of the accessibility of the site by all modes of travel and the likely modal split of journeys to and from the site;
- loading areas and arrangements for manoeuvring, servicing and parking of vehicles;
- details of proposed measures to improve access by public transport, walking and cycling and to mitigate transport impacts.
Transport Statement -a simple analysis outlining the transport implications of the scheme and sustainability objectives.
Travel Plan
The Travel Plan should outline the way in which the transport implications of the proposed development will be managed in order to minimise adverse environmental, social and economic impacts. The Travel Plan should address all journeys resulting from the proposed development. The following should be evaluated and considered:
- benchmark travel data including trip generation databases;
- Information concerning the nature of the proposed development and the forecast level of trips by all modes of transport likely to be associated with the development;
- relevant information about existing travel habits in the surrounding area;
- proposals to reduce the need for travel to and from the site via all modes of transport; and
- provision of improved public transport services.
Relevant Policy and reason for the document
North Devon and Torridge Local Plan 2011-2031: http://consult.torridge.gov.uk/portal/planning/localplan/adoption/
North Devon and Torridge Local Plan Policy ST10:Transport Strategy
North Devon and Torridge Local Plan Policy DM05: Highways
National Planning Policy Framework Paragraph 111: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-planning-policy-framework--2
National Planning Practice Guidance - Travel Plans, Transport Assessments and Statements: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-plans-transport-assessments-and-statements
Further information:
Local Highway Authority: Devon County Council - Devon County Council - 0345 1551004 or 0845 1551005
Devon County Council, Standing Advice procedure and Design Guide.
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