Commuting by e-bike?
If it ever stops raining in the UK, some of us might dust off our trusty bicycles and start commuting by bike again. However, many people are deterred by distance or hills, and therefore tend to jump into their car by default. But perhaps an e-bike would be cheaper, healthier, greener and . . . more fun?
Have a look at this video from GCN, based a stone's throw from Entran's Bath office, and see whether commuting by e-bike might be for you.
Wednesday, 28 February, 2024
Motorcycles in bus lanes
Yesterday, the Government released a new Technical Advice Leaflet (TAL 1/24) entitled Motorcyclists using bus lanes. TAL 1/24 was released to remind local highway authorities of their existing powers and in fact states that "wherever it is appropriate, local councils SHOULD allow motorcyclists to use bus lanes."
Tuesday, 16 January, 2024
Here's to 2024
Thanks once again to all our clients and associates who made 2023 such a successful and enjoyable year. We've has some big wins this year and couldn't have done it without you!
We hope you enjoy the festive season and we look forward to continued successes in 2024.
Sunday, 17 December, 2023
Planning permission granted by the Secretary of State
Today, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Local Government, Simon Hoare MP, on behalf of the Secretary of State has decided to grant planning permission for over 1000 new homes and 1200sq.m of commercial and community floorspace in Cricklewood.
Monday, 04 December, 2023
Application for new homes in Kingswood
An outline planning application has been submitted by MG&G for 140 new homes with 1650sq.m of commercial (Use Class E) in the heart of Kingswood.
Sunday, 03 December, 2023
Travel Plan Co-ordinators
In 2017, we prepared a Framework Travel Plan for Gateway Housing's proposed residential development at Earlham Grove, Forest Gate, and then for their second phase of development on the adjacent site. In 2021 we wrote detailed Travel Plans for both parts of the development to discharge planning conditions prior to occupation.
Since 2022, Entran has acted as Travel Plan Co-ordinator (TPC) for the combined development, now known as Earlham Square. We have collaborated with LB Newham, prepared the necessary travel surveys, collated the residents' responses, and submitted survey reports to the Council in line with the agreed Action Plan.
In September, we carried out the second annual survey and this week that was agreed by the Council, meaning that the next travel survey is not required until 2025.
We also have TPC roles for developments in Brighton, Ipswich and Leicester, each requiring varying degrees of input from Entran and the client.
Wednesday, 29 November, 2023
