Policy information sourced from the Watford Local Plan 2021-2038.
ST11.6: Managing the Transport Impacts of Development
A Transport Statement or Transport Assessment is required to support planning applications for all developments that will impact upon the transport network, in accordance with Hertfordshire County Council thresholds. They should set out:
- How the development has been designed in line with the Transport User Hierarchy;
- How the development will facilitate greater use of sustainable modes of transport;
- The impact of all development users on the transport network during and after construction; and
- Proposed mitigations for any adverse impacts identified.
A Travel Plan that encourages sustainable travel behaviour should be developed for all developments, meeting the requirements set out by Hertfordshire County Council and should be structured according to their guidance. This should have a clear set of objectives, measures to achieve these and an approach to monitoring and enforcement. Where required, a Construction Management Plan and/or a Delivery and Servicing Plan must also be provided.
Significant negative impacts on the transport network as a result of new development must be satisfactorily mitigated. Developers will be required to contribute to and deliver appropriate transport infrastructure or other mitigation measures, with financial contributions required through planning conditions. This could include an agreement with the Council during the planning process instead for a financial contribution to the proposed Mass Rapid Transit System equivalent to part of all of that required for local mitigations.
For more information, please see the Watford Local Plan 2021-2038.