Travel Plans

A Travel Plan (TP) is a document focusing on accessibility to and from a development, reporting on travel behaviours in line with council-agreed targets. Targets could include a reduction in vehicular trip rates, a shift to more sustainable modes of transport and/or an incentive uptake target.

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TPs are required at various stages of the planning process; an Interim TP may be expected prior to occupation, a Full TP is normally submitted with baseline traffic monitoring data and TP report updates are expected during the agreed monitoring period.

Travel Plan Coordinator

A Travel Plan Coordinator (TPC) is a dedicated person responsible for helping developers meet their TP targets.​ There are usually a variety of measures to help achieve the TP targets, such as traffic monitoring, Travel Information Packs, site audits, travel surveys, newsletters, travel vouchers, promotional events and other activities, all delivered by the TPC on behalf of the Developer.

The TPC is typically responsible for reporting to the Developer, relevant County Council and Local Planning Authority.

Travel Information Packs

Usually a TP measure ensuring people are made aware of their travel choices and welcome incentives early on, so they can make informed decisions and get into good travel habits.

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We create custom Travel Information Pack (TIP) designs to suit your branding, style and customer base. Each pack includes information to meet the relevant council requirements, ensuring you can discharge any associated planning conditions.

Marketing & Events

Promoting the sustainable travel options available to people is essential for encouraging long-term behaviour change. TP measures may involve surveying and/or interviewing people, distributing travel newsletters, running social media campaigns, promoting travel incentives and managing dedicated travel webpages, creating bespoke Personal Travel Plans (PTPs) and hosting promotional events.

Promotional events might include launching a new bus service, a car club or a micromobility hub, or on-site promotional days encouraging sustainable travel.

Consultant Advice

Perhaps you're in need of some assistance with a planning application to review potential sustainable travel options for a future development.

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Maybe you'd like professional advise on outstanding deliverables in an existing TP, particularly for larger developments where TPs could last for 10+ years as measures may need updating over time to remain effective.

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Or it may be that you want to have a chat with us about a planning application to determine what you need to discharge a planning condition. Whatever stage you're at, we've got your back.