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Transport infrastructure in new developments

PART 1: PROCESS AND AUTHORITY

1.1 Planning for new roads

1.2 Authority to construct new roads

1.3 The Road Construction Consent Process

1.4 Apply for Road Construction Consent

1.5 Inspection procedures during construction

1.6 Applying for adoption of new roads and paths

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Transport infrastructure in new developments

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  1. You are here: PART 1: PROCESS AND AUTHORITY - page 1
  2. 1.1 Planning for new roads - page 2
  3. 1.2 Authority to construct new roads - page 3
  4. 1.3 The Road Construction Consent process - page 4
  5. 1.4 Apply for Road Construction Consent - page 5
  6. 1.5 Inspection procedures during construction - page 6
  7. 1.6 Applying for adoption of new roads and paths - page 7
  8. PART 2: DESIGN PRINCIPLES - page 8
  9. 2.1 Policy and plans - page 9
  10. 2.2 Functions of roads - page 10
  11. 2.3 Walking and wheeling - page 11
  12. 2.4 Cycling - page 12
  13. 2.5 Buses - page 13
  14. 2.6 Journey Hubs, rail and taxis - page 14
  15. 2.7 Travel Plans and Travel Information Packs - page 15
  16. 2.8 Vehicle chargers - page 16
  17. 2.9 Quality Audits - page 17
  18. PART 3: ROAD LAYOUTS AND FACILITIES - page 18
  19. 3.1 Junction design and shared surfaces - page 19
  20. 3.2 Access and turning layouts - page 20
  21. 3.3 Parking provision - page 21
  22. 3.4 Utility services - page 22
  23. 3.5 Non-residential developments - page 23
  24. PART 4: CONSTRUCTION DETAILS - page 24
  25. 4.1 Road construction - page 25
  26. 4.2 Road drainage construction - page 26
  27. 4.3 Construction Method Statements - page 27
  28. PART 5: ROAD LIGHTING AND STRUCTURES - page 28
  29. 5.1 Lighting specification - page 29
  30. 5.2 Lighting materials supplied by contractors - page 30
  31. 5.3 Our role as Technical Approval Authority - page 31
  32. 5.4 Structures Approval in Principle - page 32
  33. 5.5 Structures certification and inspection - page 33
  34. PART 6: LANDSCAPE SPECIFICATION FOR ADOPTABLE AREAS - page 34
  35. 6.1 Shrub planting - page 35
  36. 6.2 Grassed areas - page 36
  37. 6.3 Tree planting - page 37

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