Mayer Brown prepared a detailed Transport Statement to support the planning application. During the consultation process, Worcestershire County Council, as the Highway Authority, raised concerns specifically related to utilising the layby for the construction phase. To overcome these concerns Mayer Brown:

•    conducted parking demand surveys at the layby, as well as at nearby upstream and downstream laybys, to assess overall parking utilisation to demonstrate no adverse impacts on layby parking;
•    prepared a thorough justification of the proposed access in accordance with design standards, demonstrating that the layby could be used safely for construction traffic. This was subject to a Road Safety Audit (conducted by Mayer Brown’s independent road safety team);
•    advised on a suitable layout of the site to meet Highway Authority expectations, utilising detailed swept path analysis of the access, internal routes, and the site compound;
•    produced a comprehensive Construction Traffic Management Plan to ensure the management of construction activities would be adequately controlled with the identification of appropriate construction routes; and
•    prepared a comprehensive signing strategy was also provided to ensure safe and efficient movement of construction vehicles.