Results-driven transport and infrastructure planning
Motion was established to help public and private sector clients successfully plan and deliver development schemes.
Our strong reputation in transport and infrastructure planning is built on getting results. Clients from landowners to local councils come to us because of our commitment to our three founding principles:
- Commercial focus – we align everything we do with your strategic objectives
- Deep understanding – our specialist consultants have a working knowledge of local, regional and national planning policies
- Practical knowledge – we know how to engineer viable highway and infrastructure improvements from first-hand experience
Planning and engineering a sustainable future
Aided by our track record in transport and travel planning, flood risk, drainage and infrastructure advice and design, we are well placed to help overcome pressures posed by climate change on the built environment. We offer clients the most up-to-date advice to support the delivery of sustainable property development schemes.
We bring together the right people to solve your transport and infrastructure planning challenges quickly, competently and sustainably. With sound advice and a tireless commitment to securing the right outcome, you can rely on Motion to get results.
“The Motion team was very supportive, knowledgeable and delivered on everything we asked of them.”
Andrew Collin, Allianz UK
“We really value Motion’s advice. The company is a great asset to the Bellway team, helping us to secure the delivery of several projects.”
Elaine Connolly, Bellway Homes
“Motion helped us achieve the almost impossible to ensure we were able to realise the investment.”
John Beedle, JHB Properties
“Motion delivers a powerful blend of high quality technical advice with a deep understanding of the local planning authorities and policy environment. The team is really ‘up there’ with the very best of consultants.”
Rob Burnham, Greenplan Designer Homes
“I find the company flexible, professional and thorough. They have a ‘no-fuss’ business attitude and are very user-friendly.”
Jonathan Walker, Generation Estates
“Motion’s technical knowledge and proactive approach were a big asset to us. We achieved a very sensible outcome.”
Rob Hardie, Landsec
“We ended up with the perfect solution. It was quite an achievement to gain consent for such an ambitious and complex scheme.”
David Farries, Great Portland Estates
“Motion was very effective at explaining to the planning authority that traffic on the main road would not be adversely affected.”
Andrew Collin, Guildford House Manager, Allianz
“We were very pleased with the outcome. Motion just got on with the job. It was apparent from the beginning that the company’s knowledge and experience would help us to win the argument. It was advice worth listening to.”
Mike Holland, Threadneedles Estates
“We ended up with the perfect solution. The Council agreed to a shared loading bay for all deliveries, designed to cope with any potential backlog. The proposal takes into consideration the very narrow neighbouring streets and will ease congestion in Hanover Square.”
David Farries, Development Manager, Great Portland Estates Plc
“We ended up with a more reasonable parking allocation which enabled us to reduce costs and increase the profitability of the scheme. Motion’s technical knowledge and proactive approach were a big asset to us. We achieved a very sensible outcome.”
Rob Hardie, Land Securities
“Richard Bettridge at Motion has worked hand in hand with the Drainage Board to ensure that the drainage network improvements made necessary by planned development have been procured in accordance with the strategy set up by the IDB. Richard has been instrumental in establishing the strategy and has advised on all technical and engineering issues over the last 25 years.”
James Thomas, Civil Engineer, Lower Severn Internal Drainage Board
“TPI (now part of Motion) was brought in to assist in addressing the highway related issues raised by during pre-application discussions. They were able to get the highway authority to agree to providing standard sized parking spaces rather than the large spaces that Essex County Council seek, even though this is normally only permitted in "exceptional circumstances". They also worked around site layout constraints to ensure servicing could take place safely.”
Carl Riley, Simpson Hilder Associates.
“We approached TPI (now part of Motion) to assist in compiling a full Construction Traffic Management Plan (CTMP) to discharge a planning condition associated with the creation of a lightwell to serve a basement conversion. They produced the report in good time to the satisfaction of the local planning authority (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea), who are notoriously difficult to reach agreement with in respect of CTMPs.”
Sentinel Residential Ltd
“With Motion’s support we got the right outcome for a rather complex project. The company’s technical expertise helped us address the highways and traffic issues very effectively.”
Ian MacKenzie, Bursar, Rydens Enterprise School
“The Stratford Centre is a thriving community shopping destination with an annual footfall of 24.5 million people. These plans will create a great place to live, shop, eat and spend time, both during the day and into the evening.”
Andrew Turton, Head of Retail, Catalyst Capital
“We were pleased with the service and expertise provided by Motion in providing a detailed and easy to navigate Travel Plan.”
Vicki Bowers, Senior Technical Coordinator, Bellway Homes Ltd.
“Thanks to Motion’s support, the redevelopment of a local eyesore will contribute to Walton’s regeneration, potentially creating around 140 full- and part- time jobs for the local area.”
Stephen Sibley, Managing Director, Martello Land and Property
“Motion have a great depth of transport skills which helped in achieving planning approval for the final part of the Riverside Quarter scheme. The team worked well with our design team and the local authority highway officers to deliver our planning strategy.”
Matthew Smith, Frasers Property UK
“Having worked with Motion Consultants for more than 11 years, they’ve been the first name on my teamsheet on many prestigious projects. Thank you Phil and colleagues for your truly exemplary services.”
William Minting, Partner, Wilks Head and Eve LLP
“<em>It was a natural fit to engage Motion to manage the design and contract network for this project, as the company’s expertise has proved invaluable to us in the past.</em>”
James Thomas, Lower Severn Internal Drainage Board
“<em>Motion has responded well to our evolving requirements, adapting the designs at every stage. The company is quick to grasp the brief and delivers in an efficient and flexible manner.</em>”
Jonathon Dalley, Elmbridge Borough Council
“<em>The Motion team adapted quickly to the changing requirements of the project, proving an effective negotiator with the county council.</em>”
Andrew Munton, Reside Developments
“Motion has been a constant source of guidance and support as part of our core team. It is that clarity of advice and steadfastness that kept us going through the entire process.”
David Cox, Director, Biddulph (Buckinghamshire) Ltd
“We had some understanding of Motion’s collaborative approach and knew their experience of working with the County Council would be vital. This input proved to be invaluable as the process turned out to be smooth and uneventful in respect of transport, highways and flooding.”
Billy Clements, Development Director, Earlswood Homes
“Motion was integral to the positive engagement with TfL.”
Alice Sewell, Investment Director, Imperial College London
“Motion can be relied on to provide pragmatic, helpful and proactive advice. It is great to be able to recommend a local consultant who we know will match our standards of service.”
Sara Waterfield, Director, Lytle Associates
“Motion has been there from the outset, providing a fast and reliable service delivered by a very knowledgeable team that knows how to get results.”
Ben Thomas, Director, Planning, Savills
