Strategic Policy Context for Local Development Plans

The preparation of a LDP provides the opportunity to assess the transport needs, problems and opportunities within the plan area and to ensure that appropriate consideration is given to transportation issues in the allocation of land for future development, including appropriate integration between transport modes and land use. Preparation of a local transport study will assist in this process. Councils should seek early engagement with DfI, or the relevant transport authority, and take account of their 'The New Approach to Regional Transportation' document and any subsequent transport plans.