Transport planning consultants in Bedale.
Transport planning for schemes in and around Bedale, from infill and conversions in the centre to new homes and employment on the edge of town.
North Yorkshire Council
planning and highway authority
A1(M)
run by National Highways
No railway station
so bus and walking routes matter more
How schemes in Bedale get decided.
One council for planning and highways
North Yorkshire Council handles both the planning application and the highways response, so we talk to its highways team early and give the case officer a clear answer.
What shapes schemes in Bedale
A market town bypassed by the A684, a few minutes from the A1(M), with new homes on its edges. In the centre, the questions are usually servicing, parking and narrow streets. On the edges, it’s access, visibility and a safe walking route into town.
Roads, rail and buses
The main roads are the A684 bypass, with the A1(M) close by. There’s no railway station, so bus services and safe walking and cycling routes carry more weight. Where a scheme adds traffic to the A1(M), National Highways needs to agree the evidence as well. We tell you early if yours does.
Questions we get asked
Who is the highway authority in Bedale?
North Yorkshire Council is both the planning authority and the highway authority for local roads. National Highways is responsible for the A1(M).
Do you cover the area around Bedale?
Yes, including Northallerton, Leyburn and Richmond, North Yorkshire, and the villages and rural sites in between.
Will National Highways need to be involved?
Only if a scheme adds enough traffic to the A1(M) to matter. We check that at the start and, where it’s needed, agree the approach with them alongside the council.
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What does your Bedale site need?
Send us the location. We'll tell you what the council is likely to ask for, with a fixed fee.