Knowledge Network

Consultations

Select Committees

Committee
Business & EnterpriseConstruction Matters Report on (July 2008). Download
TransportRead the report 'Ending the Scandal of Complacency'. Read IHE's submission to the Transport Select Committee. Download
Innovation Universities and SkillsEngineering Skills March 2008. IHE contributed to a joint submission from the engineering profession. Download.
TransportFurther Government response published 27 April 2009

Current Consultations

ConsultationIHE Comments
IGEMTrenchless techniques: a draft standard for planning, operation of equipment and works. Closing date 30 July 2010. Reply direct to IGEM.

Past Consultations

ConsultationIHE Comments
DCLGNew Policy Document for Planning Obligations. Replaces circular 5/05. Closing date 21 June 2010.
DOE NINew Road Safety Strategy. Closing date 15 June 2010.
DfTRevised Red Book for safety at roadworks includes LAs. 2 June 2010. Read SS12D
DCLGPlanning Policy Statement: Planning for a Low Carbon Future in a Changing Climate. 1 June 2010.
DCLGPlanning Policy Statement: Planning for a Natural and Healthy Environment. 1 June 2010.
DfT Winter Resilience ReviewRead IHE's response to the Quarmby review: 25 May 2010
DfTCharges for over running streetworks. Closing date 25 May 2010.
DfTInspection fee regs and CoP. Closing date 24 May 2010.
DfTChanging motorway speed limits for Heavy Goods Vehicles, Coaches and Passenger Carrying vehicles. Closing date 27 April 2010.
DfTNorth review of Drink and Driving Law. Closing date 22 February 2010.
DfTA proposed revision to the Department's advice on setting local speed limits. (December 2009).
DfTThe DfT is consulting on a revised Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways. The consultation highlights changes to the existing SROH Code of Practice which has been revised to ensure that it reflects the current best practices, available materials and latest technical standards. It is intended to provide clear guidance to those reinstating the road following works on the highway. Closing date 24 November 2009
DCLADetailed Proposals and Draft Regulations for the Introduction of the Community Infrastructure Levy. Closing date 22 October 2009.
DfTTSRGD (Amendments) 2010 The majority of these amendments focus on prescribing signs that are already routinely authorised, to reduce the need for local authorities to apply to the Department for special authorisation. They will also allow pedestrian facilities to be provided at portable signals. Read IHE's response to the proposed revisions issued December 2009
ScotlandSuds for Roads - the Scottish Government consultation draft.
A Safer Way - DfT road safety strategy beyond 2010Read IHE's comments
DCLGScope of the Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC). 15 June 2009
Scottish Planning PolicyThe SSP sets out overall policy for developments. 24 June 2009
Safer PlacesDesigning in counter-terrorism methods. Consultation ends 10 July
Scotlands Climate Change - adoption frameworkA second draft central strategic plans. 20 July 2009
PPS4Ends 28 July 2009
Physical Activity AllianceInvites views on their strategy which includes active travel. Ends 31 July 2009.
Cycling Action Plan for Scotland (CAPS)Is now in current consultation. By 2020, 10% of all journeys will be by bike. 31 July 2009
Essex CC Parking standards, design and good practiceComments invited by 24 April 2009 direct on an e-form.
Workplace Parking Levy SchemesDepartment for Transport consultation, 5th March 2009. Draft regulations for Workplace Parking Levy Schemes.
Draft Planning Policy Statement: Eco-towns19th February 2009
Road safety compliance consultationThis consultation seeks views on proposals for measures aimed at improving compliance levels with key road safety laws. The 5 issues are speeding, drink driving, seatbelt wearing, drug driving and careless driving. Closing date 27 February 2009.
Driving improvements for the management and maintenance of the Scottish trunk road networkClosing date 23rd February 2009.
Prohibition of double parking and parking at dropped footwaysOne of the primary objectives of the Traffic Management Act (TMA) 2004 was to give to local authorities outside London the enforcement powers that local authorities in London had received with local legislation. Therefore, this consultation proposes to amend section 85 and 86 of the TMA 2004 to remove the requirement for signs and road markings. Comments by 19 October 2008.
PPS6PPS6 on planning for town centres out for consultation. Comments by 3 October 2008.
TAN 12: DesignThis is a consultation from Welsh Assembly Government on limited revisions, taking account of the updated Planning policy Wales on design, the climate change agenda, and new information such as The Manual for Streets (2007).
Comments by 8th August 2008.