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WHO We are the complete transport planning and infrastructure design consultancy. We offer a unique, end-to-end service - guiding our clients from pre-acquisition feasibility analysis, through the planning process to on-site implementation and ongoing monitoring. Since 1997, we have been proudly delivering successful outcomes for private and public sector organisations. Our work includes advising on strategic transport planning, sustainable travel and the on-site infrastructure requirements arising from the development of land. We also undertake the design and specification of both new and upgraded highways. With professional teams based in Bristol, Cambridge, London and Welwyn Garden City, we are always well placed to provide our clients with a comprehensive development consultancy service across all land uses and throughout the UK and overseas. HOW From landowners, promoters and national housebuilders to leading residential care providers and the UK’s biggest food retailer, we work with a broad range of clients. Whoever we are working with, our project teams always strive to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions to meet today’s transport planning and environmental challenges. We believe that success is built on the achievements of our employees and partners, and are therefore committed to providing an attractive and stimulating place to work. Our goal is always to develop long-lasting partnerships with our clients and our colleagues. We do that by providing high-quality, cost-effective consultancy services that encourage our people to realise their potential — and help our clients to achieve their objectives. “Helping you unlock your project’s true potential, from concept to completion – and beyond.”
Cambridge No.9 Journey Campus Castle Park Cambridge CB3 0AX 01223 455385 cambridge@tpa.uk.com Welwyn Garden City 3 Martinfield Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 1HG 01707 385200 welwyn@tpa.uk.com Bristol 40 Berkeley Square Clifton Bristol BS8 1HP 0117 925 9400 bristol@tpa.uk.com London 1 Giltspur Street London EC1A 9DD 020 7119 1155 london@tpa.uk.com WHERE
tpa.uk.com WHAT PRE-APPLICATION Feasibility, access and transport constraint appraisal Site wide transport and sustainable mobility strategies Local plan representations Accessibility assessments Public realm and highway design Masterplanning Cost estimates and financial viability modelling Flood Risk and SuDS requirements Stage 1 Road Safety Audit PLANNING APPLICATION Transport Statements, Transport Assessments and Travel Plans Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies Input to environmental assessment Highway network capacity assessment S106 negotiations and stakeholder engagement Detailed site wide infrastructure requirements such as site levels, SuDS features and access infrastructure PLANNING APPEAL Expert witnesses Written representations Informal hearings Public inquiries Examinations in public Development Consent Orders Select committees
PLANNING APPEAL POST-PLANNING Detailed highway design for S278 and S38 works Stage 2 Road Safety Audit Discharge of conditions and obligations Construction traffic and servicing management plans Highways condition surveys Tender review and contract administration Engagement with utilities providers Site supervision POST-CONSTRUCTION, MONITORING & VALIDATION Travel Plan Coordinator and personal travel planning Stage 3 and Stage 4 Road Safety Audits Support with infrastructure adoption Bond cancellation
LEADERSHIP Our leadership team is driven not only by success but also a passion for the work that they do. Their knowledge and experience of the planning process means they understand the wider issues beyond transport faced by land owners, promoters, developers and house builders. They each have demonstrable successes that have resulted in cost savings for their clients over the lifetime of a development that far exceed any consultant fees illustrating value for money. With a proven track record, a wealth of experience and supported by a market leading team of dedicated transport planners and engineers, TPA can achieve the right result for you at any stage of the planning process and beyond.
Daniel Ekstrand Director 020 7119 1158 | 07747 561849 daniel.ekstrand@tpa.uk.com John Hopkins Director 01223 455387 | 07979 525401 john.hopkins@tpa.uk.com Rupert Lyons Director 020 7119 1156 | 07778 503552 rupert.lyons@tpa.uk.com Nathan Hanks Director 020 7119 1157 | 07974 735881 nathan.hanks@tpa.uk.com Julian Clarke Director 01223 455386 | 07717 200141 julian.clarke@tpa.uk.com James Darrall Director 0117 925 9400 | 07756 109761 james.darrall@tpa.uk.com
We have extensive experience in supporting the delivery of employment developments providing advice on key transport matters such as trip attraction access and parking since our foundation in 1997 Having supported a range of schemes from small office buildings to large business parks we understand the key transport matters required to unlock and deliver a successful employment scheme
CORINTHAIN PARK, GROVEFIELD WAY, CHELTENHAM OVERVIEW CLIENT Hinton Properties SECTORS Retail Commercial Education LOCATION Cheltenham PLANNING AUTHORITY Cheltenham Borough Council HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Gloucestershire County Council PROJECT TEAM Ridge and Partners DDP Architects PROJECT MANAGER Andrew Snowden PROJECT DIRECTOR James Darrall RELATED PROJECTS New Road, Sandy PROJECT We were instructed by Hinton Properties to provide transport planning services in support of a hybrid planning application for a mixed use development comprising an Aldi foodstore, Costa Coffee drive-thru, Happy Days day nursery, and 128,000sqft of B1 office space. APPROACH We prepared a Transport assessment and Framework Travel Plan to support the planning application. There were a number of previously consented developments at the site, and as such it was necessary to undertake a detailed analysis of the trip attraction potential of the proposals in comparison to those, in order to determine the true impact of the proposals. This also included an assessment of linked and pass-by trips associated with the proposed foodstore, to avoid double-counting of trips already on the highway network. The Transport Assessment also included an assessment of the impact during the Saturday peak period at the nearby Arle Court Roundabout. The Arle Court Roundabout is a large signalised roundabout that lies on the A40 and allows access towards the M5. We prepared a LINSIG assessment of the roundabout and demonstrated that even with the addition of the proposed development, the roundabout would still be forecast to operate well within capacity. OUTCOME Following extensive discussions with the highway authority, Gloucestershire County Council, it was confirmed that there were no objections to the scheme on highways and transportation grounds. The development proposals were approved at Appeal in December 2019. PLANNING APPLICATION PRE-APPLICATION PLANNING APPEAL POST-PLANNING POST-CONSTRUCTION, MONITORING & VALIDATION
RUSSELL HOUSE, FELTHAM OVERVIEW CLIENT Russel Finex SECTORS Commercial LOCATION Feltham PLANNING AUTHORITY London Borough of Hounslow HIGHWAY AUTHORITY London Borough of Hounslow PROJECT TEAM E&E Architects International Deltasimons RELATED PROJECTS West Point, Bracknell PROJECT We were instructed by Russell Finex to support a planning application to provided over 1,000sqm of additional office, workshop storage areas within the existing limits of the Russell House site, in Feltham, Hounslow. The proposals also include the provision of a new 30 space staff car park. APPROACH A transport statement and travel plan were prepared in support of the application, demonstrating that the site was located in a sustainable location, being within walking distance of local public transport services and local services and facilities within the local area. It was also demonstrated that the potential increase in staff would not have a detrimental impact on the local highway network and that the new staff car park would accommodate any on-site parking which would be displaced as a result of the additional building floor space. OUTCOME Planning application was submitted in July 2020. PLANNING APPLICATION PRE-APPLICATION PLANNING APPEAL POST-PLANNING POST-CONSTRUCTION, MONITORING & VALIDATION
SPIRAX SARCO, CHELTENHAM OVERVIEW CLIENT Spirax Sarco SECTORS Commercial LOCATION Cheltenham PLANNING AUTHORITY Cheltenham Borough Council HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Gloucestershire County Council PROJECT TEAM Spirax Sarco PROJECT MANAGER Simon Moody PROJECT DIRECTOR James Darrall RELATED PROJECTS Cross Farm, Wedmore PROJECT TPA was instructed by Spirax Sarco to prepare a staff Travel Plan for their manufacturing centre and headquarters in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The primary aim of the Travel Plan was to reduce on-site car parking demand. The Travel Plan provided a detailed accessibility review of each site and summarised staff survey results that were undertaken to determine existing travel behaviour. In liaison with Spirax Sarco, a suite of measures were set out in the Travel Plan in order to reduce reliance on the private car and encourage sustainable travel amongst staff. After preparing the Travel Plan, TPA were appointed by Spirax Sarco as the Travel Plan Coordinator. APPROACH As Travel Plan Coordinator, TPA have been in regular contact with Spirax Sarco in order to effectively implement the Travel Plan. We conducted a detailed site visit at both the manufacturing centre and headquarters in order to further understand the existing operation. This allowed us to determine how the proposed ‘hard measures’, such as improved cycle parking facilities, can be delivered. A Travel Information Pack has been issued to all staff which introduces the variety of sustainable travel opportunities available in Cheltenham. The information was tailored to each site based on surveyed staff commuting patterns. Measures such as the promotion of car sharing, emergency cycle repair kits and the organisation of free breakfasts for staff who travel sustainably are some of the measures soon to be implemented. OUTCOME We will continue to work closely with Spirax Sarco to implement the Travel Plan and achieve the desired mode shift. PLANNING APPLICATION PRE-APPLICATION PLANNING APPEAL POST-PLANNING POST-CONSTRUCTION, MONITORING & VALIDATION
CHOCOLATE FACTORY, KEYNSHAM OVERVIEW CLIENT St Monica Trust SECTORS Commercial LOCATION Keynsham PLANNING AUTHORITY Bath and North East Somerset Council HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Bath and North East Somerset Council PROJECT TEAM Alder King PROJECT DIRECTOR James Darrall RELATED PROJECTS GCCC Travel Plan Coordinator PROJECT The Chocolate Factory is a distinctive former industrial building which forms part of the mixed-use Chocolate Quarter redevelopment in Keynsham and provides over 40,000 sq.ft of office accommodation. Having prepared bespoke Travel Plans for each commercial occupier, TPA was instructed by St Monica Trust to undertake the Travel Plan Coordinator role. APPROACH Whilst the redevelopment adopted a restrained approach to on-site car parking provision, baseline staff travel surveys undertaken by TPA revealed a staff single occupancy vehicle mode share of 65%. Successful implementation of the Travel Plan will therefore be essential to reduce parking demand. As part of the Travel Plan Coordinator role, TPA will be working closely with each occupier to ensure their staff are encouraged to utilise sustainable transport for their journey to work. We will be advising each occupier on measures that can be implemented to promote sustainable transport whilst ensuring a high awareness in the Travel Plan is maintained, for example, by issuing a regular staff newsletter. As with any Travel Plan, regular monitoring is essential to ensure that the measures implemented remain effective, feedback is received and that progress towards agreed mode shift targets is maintained. TPA will be responsible for undertaking annual staff surveys, analysing results and issuing monitoring reports to Bath and North East Somerset Council. OUTCOME TPA will be responsible for the delivery of the Chocolate Factory Travel Plans through to 2024. We look forward to achieving a significant and permanent change in travel behaviour during this period. PLANNING APPLICATION PRE-APPLICATION PLANNING APPEAL POST-PLANNING POST-CONSTRUCTION, MONITORING & VALIDATION
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