Transport planning consultants in Ellesmere.
Transport planning for schemes in and around Ellesmere, from infill and conversions in the centre to new homes and employment on the edge of town.
Shropshire Council
planning and highway authority
No railway station
so bus and walking routes matter more
No railway station
so bus and walking routes matter more
How schemes in Ellesmere get decided.
One council for planning and highways
Shropshire 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 Ellesmere
A small market town by the Shropshire meres, with no railway and rural roads all around. 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 A495 and A528. There’s no railway station, so bus services and safe walking and cycling routes carry more weight.
Questions we get asked
Who is the highway authority in Ellesmere?
Shropshire Council is both the planning authority and the highway authority for local roads.
Do you cover the area around Ellesmere?
Yes, including Oswestry, Wrexham and Shrewsbury, and the villages and rural sites in between.
Can you help with a highways objection?
Yes. Send us the consultation response from Shropshire Council and we’ll tell you how we’d answer it, with a fixed fee.
Also working around Ellesmere.
From our insights.
What does your Ellesmere site need?
Send us the location. We'll tell you what the council is likely to ask for, with a fixed fee.