Transport planning consultants in Towcester.
Transport planning for schemes in and around Towcester, from infill and conversions in the centre to new homes and employment on the edge of town.
West Northamptonshire Council
planning and highway authority
A5 and A43
run by National Highways
No railway station
so bus and walking routes matter more
How schemes in Towcester get decided.
One council for planning and highways
West Northamptonshire 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 Towcester
A market town on the A5 near Silverstone, with the A43 bypassing it and no railway station. 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 A43. 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 A43, 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 Towcester?
West Northamptonshire Council is both the planning authority and the highway authority for local roads. National Highways is responsible for the A5 and A43.
Do you cover the area around Towcester?
Yes, including Northampton, Buckingham and Brackley, 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 A43 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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