Waterman Boreham’s expertise in transport planning,
combined with a tenacious approach to negotiations, and the ability to solve difficult
problems with innovative solutions, has produced substantial benefits for clients.
The company’s consistent high standing with developers and highway authorities is
built on innovative, yet pragmatic, solutions and a positive approach to negotiations.
By keeping abreast of transport and related technological developments, we can advise
clients confidently on the important issues and the implications for their projects.
With a successful track record of promoting sustainable transport solutions, we
use our detailed understanding of how different forms of transport can be combined
to meet public and operator needs. Such working partnerships lead to a more effective
solution tailored to meeting the clients’ needs whilst minimising costs.
Typical projects include initial advice prior to the purchase of the site, preparation
of supporting statements or reports for applications and negotiation during the
planning stage. These elements would usually include detailed analysis and modelling
of site capacity and junction design. Appropriate traffic regulation orders, footpath
diversion and road closures are also considered together with utility services.
This ensures that, from an early stage, we provide clear advice on possible constraints
within the development avoiding the need for last minute changes.
Many projects require the expertise of our Microsimulation modelling, car park assessments,
or advice and negotiations on Travel Plans. On occasions we represent clients during
exhibitions and public consultation exercises and also at appeal or court cases.
Boreham’s real strength is the knowledge gained from a diversity of projects with
the ability to adapt the experience to best suit a client’s individual needs. We
maximise the benefits through a solution driven approach at strategic and local
level. Boreham always aims to add value to a client’s proposals, increasing the
financial rewards and enriching the environment for the occupants. This approach
leads to a high percentage of permissions being granted.
Experience
Boreham’s experience covers a vast range of project stages and land uses from initial
feasibility work through to expert evidence at Inquiry or in the High Court.
The company is fully conversant with current and evolving policy both on a national
and local level, including national or local planning policy guidance.
This ensures the best solutions and advice are given to the project team, whilst
optimising the chances of success.
Background
Transport Planning is an essential and integral part of the planning process. Early
advice at both conceptual and master planning stages can add real value to a project,
by focussing the professional team on the optimum transport solutions early on,
saving time and reducing abortive work. It is essential for the client team to fully
understand the opportunities and constraints which will result from the transportation
elements of a project. Expert advice on a project optimises values and increases
the likelihood of permission being granted sooner.
"Knowledge is
important. Technical ability is important but, at the end of the day, working with
somebody you
enjoy working with is key."
Simon Rutter
Senior Development Manager, St. Modwen