England · National documents
Transport evidence bases in plan making and decision taking
Explains the transport evidence used to prepare plans and assess development proposals.
AI-generated summaries of the linked official sources; not editorially reviewed. Sources and limits
Where this document applies
England: relevance depends on the proposal, site and planning process.
Transport evidence bases in plan making and decision taking (official source, opens in a new tab) · Reference ID 54-001-20141010
Link movement evidence with infrastructure needs
A transport evidence base should identify opportunities for sustainable movement and the infrastructure needed to support development. The guidance connects that evidence with the local plan and funding arrangements; an isolated parking calculation may not answer the wider network question.
Read the official source (official source, opens in a new tab) · Reference ID 54-001-20141010
Limits and checks
- This national source does not establish the local policies, designations or site facts that apply to an individual proposal.
- Some guidance predates the August 2026 Framework and may refer to earlier policy numbering. Read it with the current Framework and any applicable transition provisions.
Read alongside this document
Put the national source in your local context
Start with the exact refusal reason. Note the policy and paragraph it cites, then check your authority’s policy summary and the facts discussed in relevant appeal decisions. Each appeal turns on its own facts and does not predict another outcome.