Parking Studies That Balance Safety and Efficiency

Evidence-based analysis to support effective design and planning decisions.

At Grange Transport Consulting, we carry out Parking Studies and Assessments to ensure that proposed developments provide safe, sufficient, and well-designed parking arrangements.


Our work helps demonstrate alignment with local and national standards, supporting planning submissions, design reviews, and transport assessments.

What Is Parking Study or Assessment?

A Parking Study evaluates the quantity, layout, and operation of parking provision within a development or local area.


It may form part of a Transport Assessment or be requested separately by a planning or highway authority.


Our assessments consider:

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Alignment with local parking standards and guidance or policy

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Appropriate provision for cars, motorcycles, and cycles

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Accessibility for disabled users

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Electric vehicle (EV) charging requirements

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Safety, circulation, and visibility

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Efficient use of space and design practicality

Whether you need a standalone parking assessment, an update to an existing plan, or on-street parking surveys, we can provide accurate, proportionate analysis that satisfies policy and design requirements.

Lambeth methodology 

Manual for Streets

Our Approach

We combine technical understanding with a pragmatic design review process.


Our team uses local authority standards, TRICS trip data, and national guidance such as Manual for Streets or the Lambeth Methodology to create balanced and defensible recommendations.


We assess not just how much parking is required, but how it functions in practice.


This includes circulation routes, access spacing, turning areas, and interaction with pedestrians and cyclists.


Where shortfalls or constraints exist, we identify mitigation or design improvements that align with planning policy and user needs.

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What Our Parking Studies Include

Our studies are tailored to each site and may include:

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Baseline parking demand surveys and data collection

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Review of local planning policy and design standards

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Calculation of parking supply and demand

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Assessment of layout efficiency and safety

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Review of circulation, access, and loading arrangements

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Consideration of EV charging and cycle parking

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Design recommendations and mitigation measures

We present all findings clearly, with annotated drawings and concise recommendations ready for planning submission or design integration.

Types of Projects Covered

We prepare Parking Studies and Assessments for a wide range of developments, including:

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Residential and mixed-use schemes

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Retail, leisure, and hospitality projects

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Employment and industrial sites

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Schools, universities, and hospitals

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Town centre regeneration and masterplans

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Car park reconfigurations and expansions

Our assessments support planning applications, design reviews, and feasibility studies for both new and existing developments.

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Our Process

1

Scope and Quotation

We review your plans and agree the requirements with the relevant authority.

2

Data Collection

Site surveys and policy review.

3

Analysis and Design Review

Assessment of provision, layout, and safety.

4

Reporting 

Clear, illustrated report ready for submission or presentation.

We work efficiently to meet planning timelines, offering fixed-fee quotes and prompt turnaround.

Why Choose Grange Transport Consulting

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Over 30 years of combined experience in transport planning and design

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Independent and accredited consultants

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Detailed yet practical advice on parking layout and policy

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Fixed-fee pricing with reliable delivery times

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Clear communication and approachable team

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Trusted by developers, architects, and planning consultants across the UK

We balance technical accuracy with practical design insight to deliver parking solutions that work on paper and on the ground.

Related Services

Parking Studies often accompany:

Transport Assessments

Swept Path Analysis

Preliminary Access Design

Get a Clear Parking Assessment

Our team will review your drawings and provide a quotation for a professional, policy-compliant Parking Study or Assessment.


We make it simple to achieve safe, efficient, and approved parking layouts.

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