Development can contribute to both the prosperity and the general amenity of an area. However, as pressures on both the transport system and on the environment increase, it is essential that all new developments are as sustainable as possible. Striking a balance between economic growth, regeneration and housing needs, alongside managing the transport demands that come with it, is essential.
The inclusion of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans in the development planning process helps to ensure that future site users have a genuine choice of travel modes available to them which will maximise sustainability and accessibility and minimise the adverse impacts of traffic on the local area.
The Transport Assessment and Travel Plan Guidance document provides information to developers, transport consultants and anyone involved in the development of Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Travel Plans, on how these documents should be developed and secured. It covers the following:
- Decide and Provide – how does it work?
- Transport Assessments and Transport Statements
- Travel Plans
Note: this guidance supersedes the documents ‘KCC Transport Assessment and Travel Plan Guidance’, 2008 and ‘Revised Guidance on Securing, Monitoring and Enforcing Travel Plans in Kent’, 2012. The document is being piloted by the KCC Highway Development Planning team and is informal guidance.
For any queries, please email the Travel Plan Officer. KCC Jambusters information for School Travel Plans can be found via the link below:
