Better information for your journey
The National Traffic Control Centre collects real-time information on road conditions.
The Project Control Framework
On 1st April 2008 we launched the Project Control Framework. The Framework sets out how we, together with the Department for Transport, manage and deliver major improvement projects.
Free Traffic Information Seminars
Helping your business get its customers, drivers and goods where they should be, on time and stress-free.
Capability Assessment Toolkit 3
Introducing new and challenging indicators in the area of corporate social responsibility.
Efficiency Gains from Collaborative Roads Procurement
Delivering efficiency and best value is central
HA and the Planning System
Introduction
The efficient movement of people and goods on the strategic road network has a key part to play in supporting the economy. In order to enable the road network to support the economic viability and sustainable growth of regions, the Highways Agency will work in partnership with regional and local bodies to deliver sustainable strategies and proposals for new developments.
The Agency, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport, will participate in all stages of the planning process and will work alongside Government Offices, regional and local planning authorities, local highway/transport authorities, public transport providers and developers to ensure national and regional aims and objectives can be aligned and met.
DfT's Circular 02/2007 'Planning and the Strategic Road Network' sets out:
- How the Agency will take part in the development of Regional Spatial Strategies (RSSs) and Local Development Frameworks (LDFs) from the earliest stages;
- Encourages the Agency and Regional Planning Bodies (RPBs) and Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) to work together to ensure effective participation in the preparation of regional and local sustainable development policy;
- How the Agency will deal with planning applications.
