Roberts Highway Consultants is an independent Highways and Transport consultant based within Leicester and Leicestershire, providing expert advice for development projects and planning applications nationwide.
We pride ourselves on our customer service, resulting in longstanding clients and satisfied developers, planners and landowners. Having provided highway support work on over 1,000 planning applications across the UK for both Private and Public Sector clients, we will provide you with a personal, tailored service to ensure that you get the results that you need.
Should you require Highway and Transport Planning services on an existing or upcoming planning application, please feel free to contact us. Our services page can provide you with further information to assist you with what you may require for your planning application or to help with discharging a planning condition.
Whether you need a Transport Assessment, Transport Statement, Travel Plan, Swept Path Analysis, Vehicle Tracking, Access Design Assistance, Visibility Splay Calculation, Construction Traffic Management Plan or a Parking Survey, we would be happy to assist you with your planning application or to discharge a planning condition.
Transport Assessment
Transport Assessments are usually required for larger developments which generate a considerable number of vehicle movements. These reports will often be accompanied by a Travel Plan and may include off-site junction assessments to determine development impacts upon the highway.
Transport Statement
Transport Statements are for medium to small size developments which generate a moderate number of vehicle movements. The reports usually review sustainable transport opportunities which surround sites, provide details on proposed points of access as well as information on vehicle movements.
Travel Plan
A Travel Plan is a package of measures for employers or developers to encourage staff and residents to use alternatives to single occupancy car use. We will prepare such reports in accordance with Local Authority guidance to support any planning application or to discharge planning conditions.
Highway Impact Statement
or Highway Notes
Highway Notes can be prepared for smaller developments (up to 10 dwellings or smaller commercial/industrial developments) or can be provided to address specific areas of a development, such as a site access. These notes will often be accompanied by access or swept path analysis drawing.
Access Appraisal and Feasibility Reporting
For any type of development proposal, providing access onto the existing highway network is a fundamental consideration. We will undertake a site access appraisal early in the process, to ensure access can be provided in accordance with Local Authority guidance, advising on a suitable access location.
Construction Traffic Management Plans
Construction Traffic Management Plans are often required by Local Authorities as part of Planning Conditions. We can assist in preparing these reports to ensure construction traffic will not impact upon sensitive locations or disrupt the highway which surround sites.
Access Design
Drawings
Whether you are simply looking to provide a new access to a field or providing a new roundabout access to serve a large development, we can assist with the designs to inform Local Authorities on its suitability, providing a drawing demonstrating widths, radii and achievable visibility splays.
Swept Path Analysis
(Tracking) Drawings
Swept Path Analysis is often required as part of planning applications to ensure vehicles can manoeuvre suitably within development sites. Roberts Highway Consultants can assist by undertaking swept path drawings, using the recommended Autodesk Vehicle Tracking software.
Parking Beat
Surveys
Increasing parking demand in urban areas often results in Local Authorities requiring parking surveys to determine parking availability. Adopting the Lambeth Methodology principles, Roberts Highway Consultants can undertake such surveys to demonstrate parking availability.
Speed & Traffic
Surveys
Traffic surveys, in particular speed surveys, can be used as an evidence base to inform on existing vehicle movements from a site, or existing vehicle speeds along the highway - the latter of which can inform on visibility splays. We can arrange and co-ordinate these services via our selected sub-contractors.
Highway/Road
Condition Surveys
Highway/Road Condition Surveys, sometimes known as photographic dilapidation surveys, are often required for new development sites prior to and post construction, to ensure that any damage to the highway during the construction period is identified. We can undertake a visual road condition survey with photographic evidence illustrating any highway defects.
Topographical Surveys And Measured Building Surveys
We can help with both Topographical Surveys and Measured Building Surveys to support your planning application. By working with trusted suppliers, we ensure the surveys align with your requirements, while also capturing crucial sections of the highway to aid in any design work.
Projects
We undertake highway consultant services for planning applications nationwide, and are currently working on developments in; Leicestershire, Rutland, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Milton Keynes, Central Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire, Lancashire and Lincolnshire.
Some recent projects we have been involved with are as follows:
Red Bull Racing,
Milton Keynes
Proposal: Multi-Storey Car Park
Red Bull Racing, the 2023 Formula 1 World Champions, commissioned us to carry out a Transport Assessment for a proposed 400-space car park at their headquarters in Milton Keynes. Off-site junction assessments were conducted to evaluate the impact of the car park on the surrounding highway network, with planning permission granted in September 2023. Since then, Red Bull Racing has retained our services for further development at their headquarters and has also engaged us to support their sister team, Scuderia AlphaTauri.
Dearne Valley Parkway, Birdwell, Barnsley
Proposal: 7x Industrial Units
A long standing client instructed us to undertake a Transport Assessment and Framework Travel Plan associated with the highway impacts for a commercial industrial estate in Barnsley. Scoping discussions with both the Local Authority and National Highways outlined detailed modelling of the surrounding highway network would be required, which included Junction 36 of the M1, and the Birdwell Roundabout. Planning permission was granted in April 2024.
The Auchentiber BESS, Scotland
Proposal: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
In collaboration with a sustainable energy company, we conducted a Transport Assessment to evaluate the highway impacts of a 700MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located south of Port Glasgow, Inverclyde. We outlined appropriate off-site mitigation measures to ensure construction traffic could access the site. Planning permission was granted in September 2024, marking this as the largest planning consent for a stand-alone BESS in Scotland to date.
Preston Bus Depot, Deepdale Road, Preston
Proposal: Redevelopment Of The Preston Bus Depot
We were commissioned by Preston Bus Ltd to undertake a Transport Assessment which will see the redevelopment of the Preston Bus Depot. The proposals include for a new depot building and workshops to improve bus service operations within the City. We have been retained by Preston Bus Ltd to undertake further highway work associated with surplus buildings at the site for both residential and commercial use.
Drayton Street, Wolverhampton
Proposal: 42x Apartments, Retail Unit & Residents Gym
Our architect client required a Transport Statement and Travel Plan to support a proposed residential development in Wolverhampton, consisting of 42 apartments, a convenience retail unit, and a residents' gym. The reports were designed to highlight the sustainable surroundings, while also proposing measures to reduce single-occupancy car trips. Planning permission was granted in October 2024.
Worksop Fire Station, Nottinghamshire
Proposal: Change In Use To Specialist Day Centre
We were instructed by Autism East Midlands to undertake a Transport Statement, and Car Parking Layout drawing for a change of use planning application. We were able to demonstrate that the change in use to a specialist adult day-care and activity centre would not result in a severe impact upon the local highway network. Planning permission was granted in September 2023.
Well Street Centre, Buckingham
Proposal: Sixth Form School
We were instructed by Buckinghamshire Council to prepare a Transport Statement for a planning application involving a change of use from a Day Centre to a Sixth Form School. Our contribution focused on addressing parking limitations on-site and proposing improvements to optimise the available space. Planning permission was granted in May 2024.
The Old Rectory, Braithwell, Rotherham
Proposal: SEN School
The proposed change of use from a large residential property to a school for children with learning difficulties required a Transport Statement, Access Design, and Topographical Survey to ensure minimal impact on the highway. An off-site junction assessment was conducted to demonstrate that traffic generated by the school would not significantly affect commuter times. Planning permission was granted in June 2024.
Meiklelaught Farm, Saltcoats, Ayrshire
Proposal: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
A sustainable energy company required a Transport Statement to support an application for a 30MW BESS in Ayrshire, Scotland. As part of the report, we undertook a speed survey to advise on visibility splays, which involved the relocation of the site access to ensure safe and suitable access could be achieved. Planning permission was granted in December 2023.
Midville Road, Stickney, Lincolnshire
Proposal: Four Holiday Lodges & Restaurant
We were commissioned by our architect client to produce a Transport Statement associated with a leisure development comprising four holiday lodges and a restaurant. As part of the highway work undertaken, we were able to demonstrate that sufficient off-road vehicle parking was available within the site to appease highway concerns. Planning permission was subsequently granted at the site in November 2022.
The George Hotel, Sheep Street, Kettering
Proposal: 36x Apartments
Our long-term developer client tasked us with preparing a Transport Statement and Travel Plan for the conversion of a hotel into 36 apartments. As part of the assessment, we demonstrated that the site's sustainable location and the availability of off-site parking would prevent parking overspill onto the highway. Planning permission was granted in May 2024.
Darwin Drive, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire
Proposal: 105 Bed Care Home
Nottinghamshire County Council initially required a Transport Assessment and Travel Plan to assess the highway impacts of a 105-bed care home. Due to the client's time constraints, we successfully negotiated with the council to submit a shorter Technical Note to address their concerns, with the Travel Plan conditioned upon the planning approval. As the proposal was outline, we addressed the highway issues within the Technical Note, and planning permission was granted in May 2024.
St Germain Street, Farnworth, Bolton
Proposal: 36x Apartments
The proposal involved demolishing an existing martial arts building to develop a three-story building with 36 apartments. As part of the Transport Statement, we collaborated closely with the architect to ensure the on-site parking arrangements would accommodate both residents' vehicles and delivery vehicles. Planning permission was granted in August 2024.
Land At Pit Lane, Ketton, Rutland
Proposal: Industrial Estate (2,865sq.m)
A Transport Statement was requested by Rutland County Council to support an industrial estate development, comprising 24 small industrial units. We undertook this report which included a formal assessment of an off-site junction to confirm the development would have negligible impacts upon its operation. Planning permission was granted in July 2023.
Berry Cranes, Towcester, Northamptonshire
Proposal: Workshop & Offices
A business in Northamptonshire operating mobile cranes commissioned us to address concerns raised by National Highways in relation to the redevelopment of their headquarters, which takes access via the A5 (Strategic Road Network). Through the preparation of a highway technical note with supporting drawings, we were able to address the concerns of National Highways resulting in no objections.
Rainbow Horses Learning Centre, Harby, Leicestershire
Proposal: Three Learning Rooms
Local charity Rainbow Horses required a Highway Technical Note, visibility splay and swept path analysis drawing, to confirm the proposals were acceptable from a highway safety standpoint. We undertook these work elements, with planning permission granted in September 2023.
Shri Guru Ravidass Temple, Wolverhampton
Proposal: Temple Building
We assisted the Shri Guru Ravidass Temple with a Travel Plan which provided a package of measures to minimise the number of car journeys associated with worshipers. Planning permission for the new Temple Building was granted in August 2023.
Arts1 Limited,
Danbury Court,
Milton Keynes
Proposal: Specialist Theatre School
A specialist Theatre School required a Transport Statement and Travel Plan for a change in use planning application for a new premise in Milton Keynes. We provided these reports, demonstrating that vehicle movements associated with school operations would not result in a severe impact upon local junctions. Planning permission was granted in November 2023.
The Kettering Vets, Northamptonshire
Proposal: Surgery Extension
We were approached by The Kettering Vets to undertake a Transport Statement for an extension to their veterinary surgery. As part of our work, we provided a suitable car parking layout to maximise available space for both staff and visitor parking. Planning permission was granted in May 2023.
Great Central Road, Loughborough
Proposal: Nine Flats
A local developer commissioned us to prepare a Transport Statement to assess the highway impacts of a proposed development that would replace a research and development facility with nine flats. We provided evidence on expected parking demand to ensure adequate off-street parking provisions. Planning permission was granted in July 2024.
Mereside, Soham, Cambridgeshire
Proposal: Nine Dwellings
We were approached by a large property consultant to address comments raised by Cambridgeshire County Council in relation to an access which was to serve nine residential dwellings. We undertook the necessary drawings demonstrating that safe and suitable access could be achieved onto the highway, in addition to undertaking swept paths of the councils refuse vehicle to ensure the proposed layout could cater for the vehicle.
Highfield Street, Coalville, Leicestershire
Proposal: 22x Dwellings
The redevelopment of a brownfield site saw a local developer needing a Transport Statement to determine the impacts of vehicle movements upon the highway. We assessed the immediate highway network, alongside PIA data to justify that the proposed development will have minimal impacts upon the highway in comparison to the previous land use.
Portland Road, Hucknall, Notts
Proposal: Self Storage (B8) Units
We were appointed by a local business to undertake swept path analysis drawings associated with a change of use planning application for self-storage units. Nottinghamshire County Council highways had concerns over the proposed layout and whether a 7.5t van could manoeuvre within the site, being able to exit onto the highway in a forward gear. Using the latest AutoDESK Vehicle Tracking software, we were able to demonstrate that the layout was suitable resulting in a positive response from the highway authority.
South View Farm, Tur Langton, Leicestershire
Proposal: Custom Built Dwelling
We were commissioned by our long-term planning consultant client to assess the highway implications of a custom-built dwelling and conduct a Topographical Survey of the site. Given the limited access and challenging site levels/gradient, we collaborated closely with the selected architect to advise on creating a safe and suitable access. Planning permission was granted in April 2024.
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