University of Birmingham My Future World Careers for Geography & Environmental Science Transport Planning Stephen Hill

Background to Land Use Planning/Transport Planning Planning : The Process of Thinking & Organising in terms of activities required to achieve a Desired Goal - Create a Plan. Town & Country Planning : The Land Use Planning system designed to balance Economic Development , Environmental Impact & Social Issues, to achieve Development whilst protecting the Environment and Cultural Heritage. Transport Planning : Evaluation, Assessment, Design & Siting of Transport Facilities, Systems. & Services. Town & Country Planning Act 1947 (Localism Act 2012, National Planning Policy Framework 2012) - Planning Policy/Development Control. Traffic in Towns 1963 (National Infrastructure Plan 2011, Aviation Policy, HS2). Land Use Planning - Planners (Geography, Environmental Science, plus Architecture, Economics, Politics, Social Science). Transport Planning - Specialist Transport Planners (Geography, Environmental Science, plus Economics, Engineering , Politics, Social Science).

Qualifications First Degree - BSc Geography or Environmental Science is ideal (with Planners , Engineers also in Transportation Planning, together with Economists, Social & Political Scientists). Second Degree - Masters Degree in Transportation Planning useful, but not essential (other Masters Courses in Land Use Planning/Transportation Planning related issues). Professional - Member of a recognised Professional Body working within the Transportation Planning discipline, e.g. Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation, Royal Town Planning Institute (Institution of Civil Engineers). Transport Planning Professional (TPP) - Chartered Transport Planner. Transport Planning Society.

Transport Planning Jobs Modes : Road (Highway - Cars, Vans, HGVs), Public Transport (Bus, Coach, Heavy Rail, Light Rail), Air Transport, Cycling, Pedestrians. Government : Department for Transport, Highways Agency, Network Rail. Local Government : Local Transport (or Highway) Authority/ Transportation Department (plus ?). Airlines & Airports. Bus & Coach Operators. Train Operating Companies. Lobby Groups & Voluntary Groups. Consultants.

Type of Work Planning/Developing Roads & Railways. Planning/Developing Traffic Management Schemes. Planning/Developing Car Parks (Multi Storey & Surface Car Parks). Planning/Developing Bus, Coach & Rail Services. Planning/Developing Bus, Coach & Rail Stations. Planning/Developing Air Services. Planning/Developing Passenger Terminals & Airfields (Extending a Runway). Master Planning. Forecasting. Economic Impact. Environmental Impact. Health Impact. Transport Assessments & Travel Plans. Planning Applications. Public Consultation Processes. Public Inquiries. Community Relations. Budgeting/Commercial/Marketing/Operational Issues.

Master Plan Adopted 2007 (2006). Reduced Operational Area. Extension of Main Runway. No Second Runway proposed before 2030. Third Passenger Terminal. Long Term Improvements to M42 Jnc 6 (No New Dedicated Junction on M42 for Airport). No Car Parking South of A45. Public Transport Modal Share Target of 35% by 2030.

Airport Layout 2006

Draft Master Plan – Proposed Layout 2030

Master Plan – Proposed Layout 2030

Planning Application Runway Extension The Planning Application was for: The Extension of the Main Runway and Associated Infrastructure, including the Realignment and Tunnelling of a Section of the A45 Coventry Road; a new Air Traffic Control Tower; Revisions to the Existing Fuel Farm; a new Exit Taxiway; the Treatment of Obstacles; and the Diversion of Services and Watercourses. The Planning Application was made up of: - Covering Letter. - Planning Application Forms and Fee. - Plans/Drawings. - Planning Statement. - Design & Access Statement. - Statement on Air Traffic Forecasts for the proposed Runway Extension. - Economic Impact Assessment. - Environmental Statement (including a Climate Change Assessment) & Flood Risk Assessment. - A Transport Assessment and Travel Plan. - Proposed New Public Safety Zones. - Proposed New Aerodrome Safeguarding Map. - A copy of the new Airport Master Plan. - A copy of the new Airport Surface Access Strategy. - Draft Heads of Terms – Planning Obligations. - Pre-Application Consultation Report.

Planning Application Runway Extension

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