Business Details
19 Years
experience
Expert Transport Planning and Highway Design Services
Established in 2007, Connect Consultants has built a reputation as a trusted specialist in transport planning and highway design. Our technically-led approach combines deep industry expertise with commercial awareness to deliver tailored solutions for clients across England and Wales. With a proven track record in sectors including retail, residential, healthcare, and infrastructure, we provide end-to-end support from feasibility studies to implementation.Our team of accredited professionals prioritises precision, accuracy, and efficiency, offering balanced advice that aligns with long-term client objectives. As an employee-owned business, we maintain a client-centric ethos, fostering long-term partnerships through transparent communication and results-driven service delivery.
Services
Transport Planning
Highway Design
Feasibility Studies
Travel Plans
Expert Witness Services
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We have over 15 years of specialist experience in transport planning and highway design.
- Our team holds proven expertise in securing planning approvals for complex developments.
- We combine technical excellence with commercial awareness to optimise project outcomes.
- Our employee-owned structure ensures accountability and client-focused service delivery.
- We serve clients across England and Wales with sector-specific knowledge in retail, healthcare, and infrastructure.
What people say
Excellent results
Valued advisors
Professional approach
Timely solutions
Proven expertise
Services
Transport Planning
Our transport planning services assess traffic impacts and support planning applications through Transport Assessments and Statements. We specialise in feasibility studies, junction capacity modelling, and sustainable travel strategies. Our team negotiates with local authorities to secure favourable outcomes for clients across residential, commercial, and infrastructure sectors.
Highway Design
We deliver detailed highway designs for new developments, including access schemes and infrastructure works. Our services cover layout design, drainage systems, and compliance with Section 278/38 requirements. We ensure adoptable standards while resolving technical challenges efficiently for clients in retail, healthcare, and mixed-use sectors.
Feasibility Studies
Our feasibility studies evaluate technical and commercial viability of development proposals. We analyse planning prospects, engineering deliverability, and phasing strategies to maximise project success. This service helps clients make informed decisions before committing to full-scale development.
Travel Plans
We develop tailored travel plans to promote sustainable transport options for developments. Our solutions address parking requirements, reduce car dependency, and meet planning conditions. This service supports clients in achieving planning approval while enhancing long-term site accessibility.
Expert Witness Services
Our team provides expert witness testimony during planning appeals and legal proceedings. We prepare robust technical evidence to support highway and transport-related arguments, leveraging deep sector knowledge to defend client proposals before decision-making bodies.
People
Chengcheng Dou
Transport planner with expertise in delivering highway and transport solutions for residential and commercial developments across the UK.
Chris Pereira
Experienced highway engineer specialising in detailed design and technical approval processes for infrastructure projects nationwide.
Colin White
Senior transport planning professional with a track record in securing planning approvals for complex retail and mixed-use developments.
Dan Withey
Highway design specialist focused on creating adoptable infrastructure solutions that balance client needs with regulatory requirements.
Festus Robert
Transport planner supporting feasibility studies and traffic assessments for residential and infrastructure projects across England and Wales.
Questions
What services does Connect Consultants offer?
We specialise in transport planning, highway design, feasibility studies, travel plans, and expert witness services for development projects.
Which sectors do you work with?
We serve clients in retail, residential, healthcare, commercial, infrastructure, and mixed-use development sectors.
Do you operate outside Bristol?
Yes, we work across England and Wales, with experience in both urban and rural development contexts.
How do you handle complex planning challenges?
Our team combines technical expertise with negotiation skills to resolve highway and transport issues efficiently during planning processes.
Are you accredited by industry bodies?
While not explicitly stated, our team comprises experienced professionals with proven track records in transport planning and highway design.
What makes you different from competitors?
As an employee-owned business, we prioritise client partnerships, technical excellence, and tailored solutions over generic approaches.
