Transport planning consultants in Telford.
Transport planning for schemes in Telford, from infill on the original estates to new neighbourhoods on the edge, for developers and the consultants who work with them.
Telford & Wrekin Council
planning and highway authority
M54 and A5
run by National Highways
Railway station
walking and cycling links to it matter
How schemes in Telford get decided.
One council for planning and highways
Telford & Wrekin 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 Telford
A new town built around distributor roads and roundabouts, with the M54 running through it and large employment parks. The roads were planned around the car. Officers now want new schemes to connect to the walking, cycling and bus network, not just the main roads.
Roads, rail and buses
The main roads are the A442 and A5, with the M54. There’s a railway station, so the walking and cycling route to it counts for a lot in any application. Where a scheme adds traffic to the M54 and A5, 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 Telford?
Telford & Wrekin Council is both the planning authority and the highway authority for local roads. National Highways is responsible for the M54 and A5.
Do you cover the area around Telford?
Yes, including Wellington, Shropshire, Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury, and the villages and rural sites in between.
Will National Highways need to be involved?
Only if a scheme adds enough traffic to the M54 and A5 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 Telford site need?
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