Transport assessment

Local Planning application requirements

Guidance

The coverage and detail of the TA should reflect the scale of the development and the extent of the transport implications of the proposal. For smaller schemes the TA should simply outline the transport aspects of the application, while for major proposals, the TA should illustrate accessibility to the site by all modes of transport, and the likely modal split of journeys to and from the site. It should also give details of proposed measures to improve access by public transport, walking and cycling, to reduce the need for parking associated with the proposal, and to mitigate transport impacts.

For further information and guidance on preparing and submitting a transport assessment, please also see:  

• National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance on Travel Plans, Transport Assessments and Statements

When required

A Transport Assessment (TA) should be submitted as part of any major development and any planning application where the proposed development has significant transport implications.

Policy/drivers

• Policies D.TR4 and D.TR3 of the LBTH Local Plan 2031 (January 2020)
• London Plan (2016) Policy 6.3 Assessing effects on development on transport capacity
• National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Practice Guidance