Martin Grant Homes roundabout design

Roundabout way to unlock new homes

Keeping traffic moving during road improvement works is a regular test of Motion’s infrastructure design capabilities.  But in one such project in Hampshire, differing levels for a new roundabout layout created additional challenges for the team.
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Frimley Green - Motion transport planning

Brownfield land optimised with transport advice

A resolution to grant planning permission has been agreed for 160 new homes in Frimley Green, Surrey.  The Berkeley Homes Limited development will make a significant contribution to Surrey Heath Borough Council’s Five Year Housing Land Supply.  The scheme also gives new life to 3.4 hectares of brownfield land, making efficient use of an underutilised
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Mental health matters

Mental health matters

According to charity Mind, mental health issues such as anxiety and depression affect at least one in six workers.  As part of a range of tools and initiatives for wellbeing in the workplace, Motion recently invested in senior manager training to support its teams of employees.  Following attendance at a two-day Workplace Mental Health first
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Developer contributions viewpoint article by Richard Allman

Competing on an unlevel playing field

Principal Transport Planner, Richard Allman, reviews the challenges faced when unprecedented highway contribution requests coupled with time constraints threaten a development programme.  He emphasises the importance of early engagement and a robust, evidence-based approach to negotiation.
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