Transport planning consultants in Oswestry.
Transport planning for schemes in and around Oswestry, from infill and conversions in the centre to new homes and employment on the edge of town.
Shropshire Council
planning and highway authority
A5 and A483
run by National Highways
No railway station
so bus and walking routes matter more
How schemes in Oswestry 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 Oswestry
A market town on the A5 and A483 near the Welsh border, with no railway station and growth around the bypass. 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 A5 and A483. There’s no railway station, so bus services and safe walking and cycling routes carry more weight. Where a scheme adds traffic to the A5 and A483, 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 Oswestry?
Shropshire Council is both the planning authority and the highway authority for local roads. National Highways is responsible for the A5 and A483.
Do you cover the area around Oswestry?
Yes, including Ellesmere, Wrexham and Welshpool, and the villages and rural sites in between.
Will National Highways need to be involved?
Only if a scheme adds enough traffic to the A5 and A483 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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From our insights.
What does your Oswestry site need?
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