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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 new and improved sport and leisure facilities providing advice on key transport matters such as access parking and events management since our foundation in 1997 Having supported a range of schemes including gyms spas hotels theatres sports stadia and theme parks we understand the key transport matters required to unlock and deliver a successful education scheme

LEGOLAND RESORT WINDSOR, 10 YEAR PLAN OVERVIEW CLIENT LEGOLAND Windsor SECTORS Leisure LOCATION Legoland Resort, Winkfield Road, Windsor PLANNING AUTHORITY Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead PROJECT TEAM Lichfields Manser Baker Consultants PROJECT MANAGER Stephen Kemp PROJECT DIRECTOR Rupert Lyons RELATED PROJECTS 18-22 Haverstock Hill, Camden PROJECT We were instructed by Legoland Resort Windsor in relation to a hybrid application setting out the ten year plan for the Resort. The application comprised the following elements: a new holiday village; a reconfiguration of the existing car park; a change of use for the existing farm buildings to form ancillary back-of-house; and extension to “the beginning”; the construction of two new attractions; and the extension of the big shop. APPROACH Initially we undertook a scoping exercise with the Council to ascertain the extent of information required to support a planning application. We built upon our existing relationships and experience in working on the Haunted House planning appeal. We worked with the project team to develop a site layout, which responded to the comments from the Council and provided for the needs of the Client. We successfully justified that the addition of a new holiday village would not result in additional trips on the highway network during peak hours. OUTCOME A planning application was submitted, supported by a Transport Assessment and a new site wide Travel Plan. Following post-submission discussions and clarifications, a positive consultation response was received form the Local Highway Authority and planning permission was granted, subject to conditions. PLANNING APPLICATION PRE-APPLICATION PLANNING APPEAL POST-PLANNING POST-CONSTRUCTION, MONITORING & VALIDATION

MILFORD WATERFRONT, PEMBROKSHIRE OVERVIEW CLIENT Milford Haven Port Authority SECTORS Retail Residential Leisure Commercial LOCATION Milford Haven PLANNING AUTHORITY Pembrokeshire County Council HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Pembrokeshire County Council PROJECT TEAM Turley Holder Mathias Architects PROJECT MANAGER Simon Moody PROJECT DIRECTOR James Darrall RELATED PROJECTS Knight & Lee Building, Portsmouth PROJECT TPA were instructed by Milford Haven Port Authority (MHPA) to support an outline planning application for a comprehensive mixed-use redevelopment of Milford Waterfront in Milford Haven, comprising up to 26,266m² of mixed-use, commercial, retail and fishing related floor space. The proposals include high quality leisure provision, up to 190 new residential properties and up to 70 marina berths. Once complete, the scheme will create over 600 jobs. APPROACH TPA provided design advice on the Masterplan, through liaison with the project team and key stakeholders, including highway officers at Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) and Welsh Government (WG). TPA also prepared supporting documentation, including a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan. The methodology and inputs into the Transport Assessment were agreed with the local highway authority through pre-application discussions. TPA’s input included a comprehensive access feasibility report, which explored a number vehicular access options, taking into account cost, the additional trips generated by the development, the surrounding topographical constraints and the design implications of taking access from a Trunk Road (A4076). The proposed vehicular access to the site was agreed in detail as part of the planning approval, following negotiations with WG and successful Departures from Standards submissions. OUTCOME Outline planning permission was secured in November 2019. Subsequently, TPA continue to work with MHPA, providing transport support to successful Reserved Matters submissions for the initial phases of the scheme, including a Costa Drive-Thru, a 100 bed hotel and 400 seat entertainment venue. PLANNING APPLICATION PRE-APPLICATION PLANNING APPEAL POST-PLANNING POST-CONSTRUCTION, MONITORING & VALIDATION

GARSINGTON OPERA REHEARSAL VENUE OVERVIEW CLIENT Garsington Opera SECTORS Leisure & Assembly LOCATION Wormley Estate, Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire PLANNING AUTHORITY Wycombe Borough Council HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Buckinghamshire County Council PROJECT TEAM Nichols Brown Webber LLP Lichfields RELATED PROJECTS Project Swift, Abingdon PROJECT We were commissioned by Garsington Opera and the Wormsley Estate to provide transport planning consultancy services in relation to a proposed practice and rehearsal centre for Garsington Opera and also the extension of the temporary planning permission for the open air opera pavilion. The site was located on the Wormsley Estate, near Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire. The proposals will replace an existing agricultural building and associated storage infrastructure / facilities with one purpose designed Practice Centre and associated car parking for the Garsington Opera. In addition the building will also contain associated office, storage and workshop space for the Opera as well as indoor cricket net. The site was located on the Wormsley Estate, near Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire. APPROACH A Transport Statement was produced in support of the application, demonstrating that the proposals would not have a detrimental impact on the local highway network. An updated Travel Plan was also prepared for the rehearsal building and also to promote sustainable transport use for those attending performances at the open air opera pavilion. OUTCOME Planning permission for the site was granted in April 2020. Since planning approval we have provided detailed design services relating to the new access and also a temporary construction access. PLANNING APPLICATION PRE-APPLICATION PLANNING APPEAL POST-PLANNING POST-CONSTRUCTION, MONITORING & VALIDATION

THE MEADOWS COMMUNITY CENTRE, CAMBRIDGE OVERVIEW CLIENT Cambridge Investment Partnership SECTORS Residential Leisure LOCATION Cambridge PLANNING AUTHORITY Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Cambridgeshire County Council PROJECT TEAM Carter Jonas The Environment Partnership PROJECT MANAGER Tim Hornby PROJECT DIRECTOR Julian Clarke RELATED PROJECTS Buchan Street, Cambridge PROJECT We were instructed by Cambridge Investment Partnership to support a planning application the redevelopment of an existing Community Centre, providing an improved Community Hub alongside a residential development for 78 dwellings. Cambridge Investment Partnership is a joint venture between Cambridge City Council and Hill Residential to deliver affordable housing across the City. APPROACH We initially provided feasibility advice with regards to the potential access opportunities to the site from the surrounding network including a review of the suitability of the existing access arrangement that supported the operation of the community centre. Following this, we prepared a Transport Assessment, with accompanying drawings, and Framework Travel Plan to support the planning application. The work demonstrated that the development could be accommodated within the local transport network safety and without an impact. As part of the proposals, we designed an upgrade to an existing zebra crossing to a parallel crossing to support connections on foot and by cycle into and out of the site. Following submission of the planning application, we responded to comments from the Highway Authority including updated modelling to address cumulative impact concerns. Subsequently, officers raised no objection to the development. OUTCOME The scheme was granted planning permission in 2020. PLANNING APPLICATION PRE-APPLICATION PLANNING APPEAL POST-PLANNING POST-CONSTRUCTION, MONITORING & VALIDATION

PROJECT SWIFT FARM PARK, ABINGDON OVERVIEWCLIENT Mr and Mrs Allen SECTORS Leisure LOCATION Abingdon PLANNING AUTHORITY South Oxfordshire District Council HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Oxfordshire County Council PROJECT TEAM RPS Vision XS Hydro Logic Services PROJECT MANAGER Stephen Kemp PROJECT DIRECTOR Rupert Lyons RELATED PROJECTS Garsington Opera PROJECT We were instructed to support the development of a Farm Park, Nature and Outdoor Activity Centre, known as Project Swift Farm Park. The site will provide a Farm Park, Nature and Outdoor Activity Centre, with ancillary facilities. The proposals will concentrate on rural education whilst promoting a healthy lifestyle and will include educational and entertaining elements, combining learning with adventure and fun. The intention is to provide a mix of indoor and outdoor activities which will provide visitors with the opportunity to learn through interactive activities and play. APPROACH To support the planning application a Transport Assessment was prepared which had to consider both the phased build out of the attractions within the park along with the resulting increase in dwell time of visitors as more activities are provided. The effect of peak day visitor numbers also had to be taken into consideration given specific constraints on the local highway network. To ensure the site access arrangements are suitable for the gradual increase in the number of visitors a phased approach was agreed, which would provide sufficient capacity to accommodate the build out and use of the park. Discussions with Oxfordshire County Council also enabled the provision of land to facilitate an new off-road cycle route between Abingdon and Culham Science Park. OUTCOME Planning application was submitted June 2020. PLANNING APPLICATION PRE-APPLICATION PLANNING APPEAL POST-PLANNING POST-CONSTRUCTION, MONITORING & VALIDATION

CHESSINGTON WORLD OF ADVENTURES, NEW DROP RIDE OVERVIEW CLIENT Chessington World of Adventures Resort SECTORS Leisure LOCATION Chessington World of Adventure Resort, Royal Borough of Kinston-upon- Thames PLANNING AUTHORITY Royal Borough of Kingston- upon-Thames HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Royal Borough of Kingston- upon-Thames PROJECT TEAM Lichfields Brookerflynn Architects PROJECT MANAGER Stephen Kemp PROJECT DIRECTOR Rupert Lyons RELATED PROJECTS Legoland Resort Windsor, 10 Year Plan PROJECT We were instructed by Chessington World of Adventures Resort in relation to the proposed re-development of Ramses Revenge and the relocation of the existing Flying Jumbos ride to provide a new drop tower attraction including new queuing walkways, new entrance portal, theming, associated hard and soft landscaping and incidental works. APPROACH We worked with the project team to develop a layout, which responded to the needs of the Client. We built upon the evidence base developed as part of our work on other Merlin operated leisure attractions, including the Legoland Haunted House Planning appeal and the subsequent hybrid application, to demonstrate that the additional attraction would not result in a significant increase in additional trips to the site.. OUTCOME The Transport Statement concluded that the development proposals would comply with transport planning policy and would not result in a severe impact on the existing highway network. A positive consultation response was received from the Local Highway Authority and planning permission was granted, subject to conditions. PLANNING APPLICATION PRE-APPLICATION PLANNING APPEAL POST-PLANNING POST-CONSTRUCTION, MONITORING & VALIDATION

POTTERS RESORT, HOPTON-ON-SEA OVERVIEW CLIENT Potters Leisure Limited SECTORS Leisure Commercial LOCATION Hopton-on-Sea PLANNING AUTHORITY Great Yarmouth Borough Council HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Norfolk County Council PROJECT TEAM LanPro Schema Engineering PROJECT MANAGER Stephen Kemp PROJECT DIRECTOR Daniel Ekstrand RELATED PROJECTS LOGOLAND Hybrid Application PROJECT We were instructed by Potters Resort to support them in relation to the proposed expansion of their existing holiday resort in Hopton-on-Sea. The scheme comprised 51 new, high-quality, standalone accommodation units, known as ‘Wave Suites with associated parking on the land that was formerly used as the pitch and putt golf course. APPROACH We supported the project team in developing a site layout which met the clients needs in terms of scale and design requirements. The provision of parking was deemed appropriate to this form of development. We subsequently prepared a Transport Statement as part of a suite of documents that was submitted to Great Yarmouth Borough Council to support the planning application. Subsequently, we engaged with Norfolk County Council as the Highway Authority and provided supplementary information which minimised the off- site works required. This resulted in a positive consultation response and no objections to the scheme from the Highway Authority. OUTCOME The Transport Statement concluded that the development proposals would comply with transport planning policy and would not result in a severe impact on the highway network. Whilst the application is yet to be determined, as set out above, a positive consultation response was received from the Highway Authority. PLANNING APPLICATION PRE-APPLICATION PLANNING APPEAL POST-PLANNING POST-CONSTRUCTION, MONITORING & VALIDATION

LEGOLAND RESORT WINDSOR NEW RIDE (2019) OVERVIEW CLIENT LEGOLAND Windsor SECTORS Leisure LOCATION Legoland Resort, Winkfield Road, Windsor PLANNING AUTHORITY Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead PROJECT TEAM Lichfields Nicholas Brown Webber LLP PROJECT MANAGER Stephen Kemp PROJECT DIRECTOR Rupert Lyons RELATED PROJECTS Legoland Resort Windsor, 10 Year Plan PROJECT We were instructed by Legoland Resort Windsor in relation to the proposed re-development of Adventure Land to provide a new attraction including the erection of new buildings, ride and play equipment, hard and soft landscaping and associated infrastructure. This application formed part of the Legoland Resort Windsor’s ten year plan. APPROACH We worked with the project team to develop a layout, which responded to the needs of the Client and fit within the parameters set out in the hybrid planning application for the ten year plan. We built upon the evidence base developed as part of the Haunted House Planning appeal and the subsequent hybrid application to demonstrate that the additional attraction would not result in a significant increase in additional trips to the site. OUTCOME The Transport Statement concluded that the development proposals would fall within the floor area permitted as part of the hybrid application for the ten year plan. A positive consultation response was received from the Local Highway Authority and planning permission was granted, subject to conditions. PLANNING APPLICATION PRE-APPLICATION PLANNING APPEAL POST-PLANNING POST-CONSTRUCTION, MONITORING & VALIDATION

KELMSCOTT MANOR, KELMSCOTT, LECHLADE OVERVIEW CLIENT Society of Antiquaries of London SECTORS Leisure LOCATION Lechlade, Oxfordshire PLANNING AUTHORITY West Oxfordshire District Council HIGHWAY AUTHORITY Oxfordshire County Council PROJECT TEAM Carter Jonas PROJECT DIRECTOR Rupert Lyons APPEAL REFERENCE APP/D3125/W/19/3237054 RELATED PROJECTS Garsington Opera Rehearsal Venue PROJECT The Planning Authority in this case had refused permission for the variation of a condition attached to a planning permission that had been granted in November 2018 for a series of alterations to a Grade 1 listed building (formerly the home of the British textile designer William Morris) relating to its opening to the public and the construction of a remote car park. One of the main issues identified by the Inspector was whether that would adversely impact highway safety and the amenity of existing residents in the village. APPROACH We explained that the proposed Management Plan presented a cogent methodology for the management of staff, volunteers and visitors travelling to the Manor by car and on foot that would achieve the objective of limiting the impact of the opening of the Manor on the village. We demonstrated that implementation of the planning permission would have a beneficial impact on the transport environs of the village, and that it would reduce vehicular traffic and improve highway safety. Similarly, that a proposed new signage scheme would heighten the conspicuousness of the extended remote Manor’s Car Park and was likely to increase its use further. OUTCOME On the basis of the written representations before her, the Inspector concluded that “the proposed variation to the wording of the condition would meet the 6 tests for conditions in the Framework”. She allowed the appeal and granted a new planning permission on 7 January 2020, subject to conditions. The Inspector also determined that the Planning Authority had behaved unreasonably and granted a full award of costs In favour of the Appellant. PLANNING APPLICATION PRE-APPLICATION PLANNING APPEAL POST-PLANNING POST-CONSTRUCTION, MONITORING & VALIDATION

Founded 1997 tpa.uk.com