Planning applications
Planning applications – transport implications
Planning applications
When a new development is planned, we make sure that any impact on the road network is taken into account. We consider access to local facilities, shops and schools and the possible effects of a development on road safety and congestion. We then decide whether improvements to the transport network are needed.
Representations that the County Council submits on planning applications will be made available through the relevant planning application files on the Local Planning Authority websites. See our representations on planning applications page.
Pre-Application Service
The County Council welcomes and encourages discussions with a developer before submission of a planning application to a District or Borough Council or a County Matter application to the County Council.
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Request for pre-application advice [87.8 KB] [docx]
Pre-application advice guide and charging schedule - from April 2023 [282.3 KB] [pdf]
Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Transport Reports
In order to accurately assess the likely impact of any planned development there are a number of documents that should be considered and submitted with a planning application:
Guidance on carrying out transport reviews in support of planning applications is provided in our Transport Assessments, Transport Statements and Transport Reports document [99.5 KB] [pdf].
A Walking Cycling and Horse-riding Assessment and Review- (formerly Non-Motorised User Audit) in accordance with GG142 may also be required in support of major development proposals to identify on and off site opportunities for improved non car accessibility.
Travel Plans
When new developments are planned, it is vital to consider accessibility to local facilities and services, schools and shops. Travel plans aim to encourage walking and cycling use of public transport and the use of Travel Plans have been reinforced by the National Planning Policy Framework.
Guidance on travel plans for new development [580.5 KB] [pdf]
Parking guidance
Parking can often be a contentious and emotive issue when assessing a planning application. Guidance details for both residential and non-residential developments can be found below:
Guidance for parking at new residential development [377.2 KB] [pdf]
Car parking demand calculator [4.6 MB] [xls]
Map of East Sussex wards [1.1 MB] [pdf]
Guidance for parking at non-residential development [671.1 KB] [pdf]
Transport Modelling
For some of the major towns in East Sussex we have developed transport models for many areas of East Sussex. These models can be used to assess the transport impact of new development proposals.
Access to transport models [341.0 KB] [pdf]
Safety Audit Policy for Developments
This Policy sets out the County Council’s procedure for the consideration of developer proposals requiring the support of a Road Safety Audit.
Safety Audit Policy for Developments [247.0 KB] [pdf]
Trip Generation – Trics
To identify the specific impacts of a planned development we recommend that the national TRICS database is utilised when compiling transport data.
Find out more from the Trics website.
Download presentations from User Meetings and Training and Development Forum online at TRICS Publications
Refuse and Recycling Collections
The removal of refuse is an important consideration in the design and construction of a new development. Guidance for property developers in relation to refuse and recycling collections can be found below,
Good Practice Guidance for Refuse and Recycling Collections [822.6 KB] [pdf]
Contact us
For any further information please contact:
Transport Development Control
- Telephone: 01273 482 254
- Email: Transport Development Control