Transport planning consultants in Thirsk.
Transport planning for schemes in and around Thirsk, from infill and conversions in the centre to new homes and employment on the edge of town.
North Yorkshire Council
planning and highway authority
A19 and A168
run by National Highways
Railway station
walking and cycling links to it matter
How schemes in Thirsk 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 Thirsk
A market town with a station on the East Coast Main Line just outside the centre, and the A19 and A168 on its doorstep. 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 A19, A61, A168 and A170. 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 A19 and A168, 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 Thirsk?
North Yorkshire Council is both the planning authority and the highway authority for local roads. National Highways is responsible for the A19 and A168.
Do you cover the area around Thirsk?
Yes, including Northallerton, Ripon and Easingwold, and the villages and rural sites in between.
Will National Highways need to be involved?
Only if a scheme adds enough traffic to the A19 and A168 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 Thirsk site need?
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