The Path to Approval: Coordinating with Local Authorities for Highway Projects

At Vale Consultancy we aim to ensure that the approval process for highways schemes are coordinated and smooth for all parties involved. By working together with the design team and local authority we aim to get technical approval to meet the needs our clients.

Here, we share how we can help you to gain approval for your highway project through coordinating with local authorities.

Section 38 and Section 278

We specialise in both Section 38 & 278’s, whether its designing a minor access to complex junction arrangements and link roads we will aim to gain approval working to the client’s timescales.

We can assist at all stages of the design process, from pre-planning to construction we can provide highways design input. Early pre-planning involvement will allow us to identify any constraints and work towards the best outcome for your project.

Design submissions and review

As an engineering consultancy in Cardiff, we will create an innovative, sustainable design and calculations that need to be submitted to the local authority. Following this, we’ll respond to any feedback that may impact the project. This may include justifying or reviewing certain parts of the design until the local authority is happy to grant approval.

Our Highways team can provide the following services:

  • Feasibility Assessments and Constraints Plan
  • Section 184, 278 & 38 Design
  • Vertical and Horizontal Road Design
  • Highways Drainage Design
  • Sign Design
  • External Works Design
  • Site Supervision
  • Swept path analysis

At Vale Consultancy, you can be confident that our experience in the sector has provided us with the knowledge and skillset we need to complete a successful build.

Find out more about how we can help with highway design and sectional agreements or contact our team with any questions you may have.

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