Validation Checklist - List 1

3zvi Transport Statements, Transport Assessments and Green Travel Plans

Required for:

• Transport Statement - development affecting a trunk road with between 50 and 80 units
• Non-food retail development of more than 800m2 and less than 1,500m2 Gross
• Floor Area (GFA)
• Class B1 Business of more than 1500m2 and less than 2,500m2 GFA
• Class B2 General Industrial of more than 2,500m2 and less than 4,000m2 GFA
• Warehousing (use class B8) of more than 3,000m2 and less than 5,000m2 GFA

Transport Assessment will be required in the following cases:

• Residential development in excess of 80 units
• Non-food retail development of more than 1,500m2 Gross Floor Area (GFA)
• Class B1 Business of more than 2500m2 GFA
• Class B2 General Industrial of more than 4,000m2 GFA
• Warehousing (use class B8) of more than 5,000m2 GFA
• Green Travel Plans – In accordance with Hertfordshire’s Travel Plan Guidance for Business and Residential Development

Transport Assessment and Transport Statement

Where a development might have an impact on a trunk road, requirements are set out within Department for Transport Circular 02/2007, Planning and the Strategic Road Network.

It is recommended that where a development may have an impact on a Trunk Road that the Highways Agency is consulted regarding the preparation of any scoping document as necessary, prior to the submission of an application.

Information required in the assessment will include all existing and proposed commercial and residential vehicular and pedestrian movements to and from the site. Loading areas and arrangements for manoeuvring, servicing and parking of vehicles should also be clearly identified. It should describe and analyse existing transport conditions, how the development would affect those conditions and any measures proposed to overcome any problems.

A travel plan should outline the way in which the transport implications of new development will be managed in order to ensure that there is the least environmental, social or economic impact. Developers should state how new occupiers of or customers to the development will use alternative means of travel that do not involve private vehicle use. Clear targets should be included to enable the Travel Plan to be monitored and reviewed.

Residential Travel Plans to encourage car sharing or other alternative means of travel other than by private single occupancy trips.

New developments will be expected to encourage cycling through the inclusion of safe cycle routes and parking for cycles. New routes should link with existing or proposed cycle paths. Contributions may be required for off-site facilities. Appropriate secure waterproof storage and changing/shower facilities should be provided within developments. These details should be provided within the application and on plan, as appropriate.

Policy Driver and where to get more advice:
Department of Transport/Communities and Local Government document Guidance on Transport Assessment (March 2007). Guidance may be found at Department for Transport Circular 02/2007, Planning and the Strategic Road Network. Department of Transport/Communities and Local Government document. Hertfordshire 3rd edition Section 1: Policy information and general guidance, Section 7. Hertfordshire County Council Developer Information. Policies M2, M3 and M6 of the Welwyn Hatfield District Plan 2005. Policies SADM2, SADM3, SP9, SADM12 & SADM13 of the Draft Local Plan. Proposed Submission, August 2016.