As promised, the consultation draft of the proposed new NPPF was released yesterday. We have until 23:45 on 24th September to respond. There is also some explanatory text published alongside the tracked-changes consultation draft. As a Transport Planning consultancy, we have be drawn to our familiar ‘Chapter 9 Promoting sustainable Read more…
“We will reform the planning rules to build the homes and infrastructure the country desperately needs.” “We will improve public transport, transforming our buses and our railways to connect our country. We will bring rail services under public ownership and put passengers at the heart of our transport systems.” – Read more…
We are very pleased to have helped our client achieve planning permission for this residential development on the site of a derelict former pub in Stoke on Trent. The proposals included the demolition of the pub and its car park, and the construction of seven new homes with parking, as Read more…
This week is Bike Week 2023. Actually, it’s Bike Week 100, as this year it is celebrating its centenary. Cycling UK promotes this week as a celebration of everyday cycling for everyone, and at Connect we like to celebrate it by encouraging our team members to do the right thing Read more…
On the lead up to International Women’s Day 2023, Fiona, one of our Principal Engineers on the Design Team, was delighted to attend her daughter’s school to support their topic ‘Bright Sparks’ and Women in Science. Fiona talked about her job as an Engineer, what she does day-to-day, what the Read more…
We are very pleased to announce that Ellie Crick has recently joined our Transport Planning Team as a Graduate Transport Planner. Ellie graduated from Lancaster University earlier this year with a BSc degree in Geography. She has recently relocated from her home town and we are delighted that she has Read more…
Taco Bell is to open its newest drive-thru restaurant in Canterbury, having been supported through planning by our team at Connect Consultants. The drive-thru will be part of a wider redevelopment of a former water works site on Sturry Road, which includes a self-storage facility and five trade-counter units. We Read more…
Mid Sussex District Council’s Science and Technology Park is a giant leap closer after the Council voted to allocate it in their newly adopted Development Plan. Last summer we spoke at the public examination on behalf of our clients, promoting their proposed Science and Technology Park at Goddard’s Green near Read more…
#INWED2022 is here! International Women in Engineering Day, brought to you by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) which plays a vital role in encouraging more young women and girls to take up engineering careers. In an industry where women are under-represented, we know the importance of giving women the same Read more…
In the Connect Consultants spring 2022 update, it is with massive pleasure that we announce two recent promotions within our Transport Planning Team. Rachel Luttrell is promoted to Principal Transport Planner, and Sam Jackson to Senior Transport Planner. In both cases this is a product of hard work and substantial Read more…