Residential
We focus on creating safe, sustainable, viable and integrated housing schemes
House builders, Local Authorities and housing associations come to us for our partnership approach and track record in the residential market. And we help our clients secure planning consent even when faced with economic, social or physical constraints.
Our specialists can be there at the start to support the feasibility, development planning and pre-application stages. They can be there during the planning application and mitigation design stages. And they can be there during implementation.
“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
“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
“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
“We have an excellent working relationship with Motion and the team turns work around very quickly.”
Ben Adams, Belways Homes
“Motion’s commercial insight and strategic outlook enable the team to add value to our schemes. By being our advocate on highways matters and by negotiating with planning authorities, Motion helps us to achieve a more favourable outcome.”
Elaine Connolly, Bellway Homes
“The Motion team was able to quickly grasp the complex issues associated with the project. Through early involvement, the company has been able to provide innovative and practicable solutions to meet the transportation and drainage challenges.”
Sian Keeling, David Wilson Homes
“Motion responded in a very timely manner. Despite tight timescales and funding constraints, we ended up with a balanced outcome which did not impinge on the overall development.”
Dominic Whiston, Genesis Housing
“We work well with Motion. Their transport planners have good relations with the county council, which is critical for us.”
Nick Keeley, Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties Planning
“Motion has an excellent rapport with the regulatory authorities and are pro-active in meeting our requirements in a cost-effective way.”
John Cover, Barratt Homes
“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
“Motion knew who to speak to at the planning and highways authorities and came up with a solution acceptable to all parties.”
Jane Gallifent, The Hastoe Group
“Motion displayed a very deep understanding of the issues related to local highways and vehicle movements. The team’s local knowledge and network of useful contacts was invaluable. They acted as a very effective, comprehensive one-stop shop for all our transport and drainage requirements.”
Brian Sheridan, Britannic Developments
“Motion’s involvement was paramount; without a surface drainage system that was acceptable to Thames Water, we could not deliver the site.”
Joe Jelley, Managing Director, Aspen Homes
“The Motion consultants connected well with the relevant authorities. Their tenacity and professionalism helped drive the scheme to a positive conclusion.”
Andrew Munton, Planning Director, Reside Developments
“Motion’s transport planners supported the public consultation process and confidently presented the arguments in an easy-to-understand demonstration. The company’s ability to comfortably convey technical information to the general public is impressive.”
Chris Coates, Oakford Homes
“Motion’s understanding of the site-specific issues enabled us to develop a robust submission. We have always found the team provides clear and concise guidance, delivered in a timely manner and professional format.”
David Poole, Weston Homes Plc
“Motion was invaluable in helping us understand the flow of people and traffic around the scheme, which could have presented challenges with convergence of rail, tube, bus, pedestrian, cycle and superhighway links at its apex. This, combined with a footfall of 26 million people a year, meant it was vital to have the right team to help us identify the potential for the scheme.”
Michael Whitney, Development Surveyor, Frogmore
“This was a complicated project within a constrained site, requiring a careful balance between the local authorities and TfL. Motion worked extremely hard to facilitate meeting everyone’s requirements.”
Emma Prichard-Selby, Founding Director, The Vesta Group Ltd
“The creation of a viable access was key to unlocking the development. Driven by the need for a robust transport analysis and access strategy, Motion’s advice was critical to gain support for the inner road leading into the scheme.”
Polina Pencheva, Associate, Morris+Company
“The Motion team was professional and helpful, producing more detail to satisfy the council and managing ongoing monitoring to ensure compliance. The work has also helped to provide the best experience for residents living in the marina.”
Katie Sullivan, Managing Director Brighton Marina Group Ltd
“Motion’s involvement is often the turning point between refusal and approval. The team thoroughly reviewed the proposals and made relevant arguments to support the development at Redhill. Their input was essential.”
Emily Hall, Senior Planner, WSPA
“Motion has a track record of getting results and the team was involved throughout the planning stages and appeal process. With their support, we were able to demonstrate the proximity of the proposed development to local amenities, particularly when travelling by bicycle.”
Jonathan Greenberg, Planning Manager, Woolbro Group
“It has been an exceedingly challenging technical design process to meet the requirements of Hampshire County Council highways department, and obtain approval for the temporary works to enable the roundabout to be constructed whilst keeping two-way traffic flowing. Motion has been very proactive during our long partnership, dealing with multiple iterations of the design.”
Richard Stibbs, Head of Planning and Technical, Martin Grant Homes
“Motion presented comprehensive and easy-to understand evidence to council officers and local resident groups to alleviate any doubts. It was reassuring to have their wealth of independent experience on the consultancy team.”
Heidi Perrin, Development Manager, Berkeley Homes
“Motion brought to the project a critical alignment between local authority requirements and commercial reality. This was essential in striking the right balance between policy and practice and ensured a positive outcome for all.”
Matthew Robinson, Associate Director, hgh Consulting
“Motion helped to overcome the decision at appeal by taking a lead role in the assessment and preparation of evidence to counter the council’s arguments.”
Karen Dunn, Planning Manager at Barratt David Wilson Homes
“As the application for 125 dwellings went to appeal, Motion had already built a very robust, high-quality package of offers to address all outstanding matters. They were instrumental in securing engagement from all the relevant bodies.”
Andrew Munton, Planning Director, Reside Developments
“Motion assisted us from start to finish. The team dealt with a contentious parking issue as the proposed development is surrounded by three streets with limited space to park. An extremely thorough approach was taken and ultimately one that overcame objections and helped to win the argument with the planners.”
Nick Harrison, Director, Cresswick St Albans Ltd
“Motion successfully handled the complexities of retaining the use for the builders’ merchant site and providing for 170 residential units above. Due to the development being located on the boundary of Southwark and Lewisham, the team worked effectively with both local authorities and the involvement of the GLA. They also dealt with the commercial and residential access requirements.”
David Hill, Director, 2020 Capital
“We’ve worked with Motion for a number of years, and we value the pragmatic advice and problem-solving attitude they bring to complex schemes.”
Justin Owens, Group Managing Director, Silverleaf Group
“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
“Motion conducted swept path analysis for delivery and refuse vehicles, fire trucks and cars. The support was essential to provide safe and efficient access for deliveries and servicing to the site.”
Uzair Jahangir, Development Manager, Mackenzie Homes
“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 successfully designed the off-site infrastructure works to support the 525-unit CALA consortium development at Water Lane.”
Max Woolcott, Engineering Manager, CALA Homes
“We looked to Motion to help us manage the commuted sum negotiations. The team succeeded in delivering a result agreeable to all parties.”
Jonny Darbishire, Senior Development Manager, Alumno Group