Knowledge Hub

Practical transport planning guidance for developers, architects and planning consultants across South Wales and the UK.

Welcome to the DW Transportation Knowledge Hub.

Our Knowledge Hub has been created to provide practical, easy-to-understand guidance on transport planning, highway design and development-related highways matters. Whether you are a developer, architect, planning consultant, landowner or business owner, our articles explain complex transport planning topics in plain English, helping you better understand the planning process and make informed decisions. Drawing on many years of experience supporting developments across South Wales and throughout the UK, our articles cover everything from Transport Statements and Travel Plans to Section 278 Agreements, Road Safety Audits, parking standards and pedestrian crossings.

Our aim is simple: To help developers and planning professionals understand transport planning before it becomes a problem.

Browse Our Latest Articles (or simply use the search box above)

Do I need a Transport Statement?

Transport Statement v Transport Assessment: Whatโ€™s the Difference?

How much does a Transport Statement cost?

What happens if the Highway Authority objects to my planning application?

What is a swept path analysis? A guide for developers

What is a Section 278 Agreement? A guide for developers

What makes a good transport statement?

Can existing traffic congestion be used to refuse planning permission?

Visibility splays explained

What is a Road Safety Audit? A guide for developers

How many parking spaces does my development need?

Can I use an existing access for a new development?

What is a Section 184 License? A guide for developers

Can my planning application be refused on highway grounds?

What is a Transport Technical Note?

New Development and Refuse Collection: A Guide for Developers

Fire Appliance Access for New Development: A Practical Guide

Blue Badge Parking in Car-Free Developments in London: A Practical Guide

Cycle Parking for New Developments: How Many Spaces Do You Need and Where Should They Go?

New Access onto the Strategic Road Network

More Guides and Articles coming very soon!

Why We Have Created This Knowledge Hub

At DW Transportation, we believe transport planning should be understandable. Planning applications often involve complex highway requirements, technical reports and engineering terminology which can be difficult to interpret if you are not a transport professional. Rather than simply producing reports for our clients, we wanted to create a free resource that explains the transport planning process in a clear and practical way. Our articles are based on real project experience and are written to answer the questions we are most frequently asked by developers, architects and planning consultants.

Need Professional Advice?

Every development site is different. If you require transport planning advice for a specific project, we would be delighted to help. Whether you need a Transport Statement, Transport Assessment, Travel Plan, parking review or advice on highway matters, please do not hesitate to contact DW Transportation for an informal discussion.

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No obligation. Just straightforward transport planning advice.