Sustainable development

From site inception to delivery, transport plays a key role in the success of new developments. Taking a holistic approach, we help to create successful places with sustainable outcomes.
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Our services

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Vision-led planning

We support masterplan and placemaking projects with a unique combination of technical expertise and engineering ability, combined with an innovative mindset and focus on the sustainable vision. We work alongside our clients at all stages of their projects from site selection feasibility and local plan representations to developing masterplans and design codes.

National infrastructure planning and delivery

We have an excellent track record of supporting nationally significant infrastructure projects through the Environmental Impact Assessment and Development Consent Order procedures. We serve as as expert witnesses and contribute to technical guidance, gaining respect and trust to deliver some of the biggest energy and transport projects in the country.
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Transport assessment, analysis and modelling

We provide the full range of transport-related development planning services to support all types of schemes, including scoping notes, transport assessments and statements, technical analysis and traffic modelling. We apply and contribute to the latest best practice in assessment guidelines and approaches, such as Healthy Streets and vision-led outcomes.

Construction traffic management and logistics

Beyond considering the long-term outcomes of development, we consider what is needed to achieve safe and efficient construction and servicing through the production of construction traffic management plans and delivery and servicing plans.We apply this knowledge to projects nationwide as road space becomes more congested.
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Travel plans

We develop travel plans that help our clients demonstrate their commitment to sustainable transport and carbon reduction through the planning system. We understand what is needed to make these successful, both from the perspective of changing behaviour but also gaining buy-in from developers and funders.

Places with sustainable, long-term value

Great places don’t just happen—they’re intentionally crafted. We partner with purpose-driven clients to responsibly curate places with sustainable, long-term value. Data led and with decades of placemaking expertise, we shape people-centred environments where movement, identity, and opportunity thrive—bringing vision-led, future-ready communities to life.
Scott MarshallDirector of Sustainable Places
Scott Marshall
Scott Marshall

Scott Marshall

An experienced professional and team leader responsible for the curation of places globally over two decades.
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Andrew Ross

Andy Ross

An experienced professional and team leader responsible for the curation of places globally over two decades.
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Geoff Burrage

Geoff Burrage

An expert in vision-led masterplanning and multi-modal transport scheme design with over 20 years’ experience in public and private sectors.
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Sathish Nama

Sathish Nama

A specialist in the preparation of transport assessments and advising major clients on masterplanning issues with over 20 years’ experience.
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Nicola Lodge

Nicola Lodge

CIHT Highly Commended Emerging Professional with a background in strategic advice, development planning and transport strategy.
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Andy Ward

Andy Ward

An experienced director working on development projects for the private sector supporting them through the planning process.
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Our sustainable development team

Our team comes from a variety of public and private-sector backgrounds enabling us to combine expertise that delivers high quality, sustainable design that meets the needs of developers, local authorities and wider stakeholders.

Our creative and innovative approaches are underpinned by sound technical skills and understanding.  

We prepare relevant, insightful and effective Transport Assessments, Travel Plans, Masterplans and Strategies that deliver for our clients.  

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