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

2. 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).

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Airport Layout 2006

8. Draft Master Plan – Proposed Layout 2030

9. Master Plan – Proposed Layout 2030

10. 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.

11. Planning Application Runway Extension

12. Any Questions ?