Planning consent has been received for the demolition of existing offices and construction of a new logistics unit at the Westworld Site, West Gate, Hanger Lane, London. Motion supported developer Blue Coast Capital, overcoming the potential variations in travel demand in a highly sensitive location.
All planning applications exceeding 150 residential units, 7,500 square metres of floorspace or five hectares of site land now need to comply with guidance issued by the new statutory consultee, Active Travel England (ATE). Director Andrew Whittingham takes stock and reflects on the impact, four months after publication of the new guidance.
Are sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) becoming harder to adopt for new residential developments? What are the challenges of site-wide SuDS strategies? Technical Director, Jason Morgans, has worked in the field of highways, transportation engineering and drainage for more than 25 years. In the following article he reflects on changes in both design approaches and policy
A combination of transport planning and sustainable drainage expertise from Motion helped secure approval for Silverleaf Group, who plans to build up to 35 dwellings in East Sussex. The development will provide much-needed housing, including some affordable homes on land at Coopers Green, Uckfield.
