Traffic Regulation Orders, Stopping Up Orders and public rights of way diversions

We advise on transport-related statutory processes including Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs), stopping up orders and Public Rights of Way (PRoW) diversions, which are often required to enable development to proceed.

Our advice draws on relevant legislation: the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for TROs, sections 116-117 of the Highways Act 1980 for stopping up and highway alterations, section 247 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for development-related stopping up, and (in Wales) the Highways Act 1980 as modified by Welsh Government practice. We help identify when such processes are required, advise on feasibility and constraints, and support coordination with the relevant authorities.

By addressing these requirements early and in parallel with the planning process, we help minimise risk, avoid programme delays and support a smooth transition from consent to implementation.

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Projects

Apex provided transport planning and highways advice to support an outline planning application for the Cardiff Peninsula development, a major mixed-use waterfront regeneration scheme.

The proposals comprise approximately 1,000 residential apartments, 300 co-living units, 11 townhouses, a 220-bed hotel, around 30,000 sqm of employment space, alongside retail, food and drink, community and leisure uses. The proposed masterplan will create a new and vibrant waterfront development for the community to live, work, relax and visit.

Apex prepared a Transport Assessment and Framework Travel Plan to support the application, with a particular focus on sustainable connectivity, active travel and reducing reliance on the private car.

Cardiff Peninsula

Apex provided expert highways and transport consultancy support for a proposed residential development of 125 homes at Farleigh Fields West, Backwell. The project progressed to a Public Inquiry, where Apex acted as expert witness for highways and transport matters.

Farleigh Fields West, Backwell

Apex provided transport planning and highways advice to support a full planning application for a co-living residential development at Knox Court, Cardiff.

Services — Regulatory & Legal Processes

Traffic Regulation Orders, Stopping Up Orders and Public Rights of Way Diversions