Local Transport Plan 5 consultation

Closes 30 Mar 2026

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Theme 5 - Highway network

Please read the section starting on page 40 of the draft Local Transport Plan 5 (PDF, 1.8MB)

We are responsible for managing the highway network in Buckinghamshire, including maintenance, managing traffic flow, parking and enforcement. As well as the current network, we also need to ensure our highway network is resilient to future changes. The policies in this section seek to deliver effective highway network management in line with our vision and objectives.

This section of the consultation asks for your views on:

  • asset management (question 1)
  • network management (question 2)
  • parking (questions 3 to 5)
  • enforcement (question 6)
  • road infrastructure (question 7)
  • resilience and emissions (questions 8 and 9)
  • green infrastructure (question 10)
1. Policy HN1 states that we will maintain our highways infrastructure in accordance with our Highway Infrastructure Asset Management Policy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
2. Policy HN2 states that we will manage the highway network in accordance with the Traffic Management Act 2004 and as outlined in the Buckinghamshire Council Network Management Policy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
3. Policy HN3a states that we will continually review the best model for delivering parking services, working work with members and partners to deliver against our strategic aims as set out in our Parking Strategy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
4. Policy HN3b states that we will ensure parking in new developments meets local needs, is high quality and supports delivery of the Local Plan for Buckinghamshire and Local Transport Plan 5 objectives. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
5. Policy HN3c states that we will ensure cycle parking is provided at destinations and designed into residential developments that is fit-for-purpose, secure, well located, and caters for all cycle users and cycle designs. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
6. Policy HN4 states that we will conduct enforcement of traffic, parking, rights of way and highway restrictions in accordance with statutory legislation and to support delivery of the Local Transport Plan 5. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
7. Policy HN5 states that we will provide strategic road improvements where required, ensuring minimal severance and connectivity provisions. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
8. Policy HN6a states that we will reduce embodied carbon emissions in our highways maintenance and construction operations where feasible. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
9. Policy HN6b states that we will maintain our Resilient Network Plan and continue to prioritise key roads that form our resilient network. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
10. Policy HN7 states that we will incorporate green infrastructure into our projects and maintain existing green infrastructure, recognising its value in shaping a greener, more resilient Buckinghamshire. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this policy?
11. Reflecting on the policies in this theme, please let us know your thoughts. This can be explaining the reasons for your answers above or overall sentiment about our highway network policies.