The Solent office opened in April 2023 with four team members. In the past three years, the office has experienced strong growth, and now has 11 people across all levels, with experience ranging from partner through to graduate.

Solent

Core services

We provide the full range of specialist transport planning services needed to take schemes from early concept through to consent and delivery.

Transport Assessments & Statements

Clear, focused Transport Assessments and Statements for planning applications and appeals. Evidence-based reporting that responds to site context and stands up to scrutiny.

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Travel Plans & Coordination

Practical Travel Plans and coordination support that help developments promote sustainable travel, meet planning requirements and work effectively in operation.

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Feasibility Design

Early-stage feasibility design to test access, movement and layout options. Clear, practical thinking that helps shape viable schemes from the outset.

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Planning Appeals

Specialist transport support for planning appeals, providing clear evidence and reasoned advice that helps strengthen your case under scrutiny.

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Meet our team

The Solent team works on a wide range of projects, primarily along the South Coast, from Cornwall to Kent and beyond. Our work is not confined to this region — we have also supported projects in Ireland and Wales.

Ollie Thompson

Associate

About

Ollie is an Associate with 10 years’ experience in transport and development planning, advising clients on how to unlock land for development. Based in the Solent office, he works across residential, retail, commercial and leisure projects.

He provides transport advice across all stages of the planning process, from early feasibility through to application and condition discharge. Ollie combines strong technical expertise — including modelling and analysis — with a clear understanding of local authority requirements.

With a strong focus on Hampshire and West Sussex, he brings valuable local insight and a practical approach to delivering solutions that move projects forward.

Ollie King

Graduate Transport Planner

About

Ollie joined iTransport in 2026 as Graduate Transport Planner based in our Solent office.

Matthew Sapsford

Consultant

About

Matthew is a Consultant based in the Solent office, bringing a strong analytical skillset to transport planning through his background in geospatial analysis.

He provides GIS-based insight across a range of projects, supporting everything from digital modelling to origin-destination analysis. His work helps build clear, data-led evidence that underpins planning applications and transport strategies.

Matthew also brings valuable experience from his time as a Planning Officer, giving him a clear understanding of how local authorities assess applications. This perspective helps him shape outputs that are practical, policy-aligned and easy to interpret — supporting more confident decision-making.

Mark Stead

Associate Director

About

Mark is an Associate Director with over 20 years’ experience in transport consultancy, specialising in supporting planning applications across a range of sectors, particularly residential and care developments.

He advises clients from early-stage due diligence through to planning submission, helping shape transport strategies and evidence bases that reflect the scale and complexity of each scheme. His work spans projects from single dwellings to strategic sites of over 500 homes.

Mark is known for his detailed understanding of local transport networks and his ability to develop practical solutions that overcome site constraints. He provides clear, considered advice that helps clients move forward with confidence.

James Bevis

Partner

About

James Bevis is a highly experienced transport planner with over 30 years in the field, including more than 20 years at i Transport where he has been a Partner since 2012. He provides strategic advice to a portfolio of key clients, many of whom he has supported for more than two decades. James is recognised for delivering complex and challenging schemes across a broad range of development types and scales. A skilled problem solver and experienced expert witness, he is valued for his clear communication and trusted client relationships

Steve Jenkins

Partner

About

Steve is a Partner with over 25 years’ experience across both the public and private sectors. Based in the Solent office, he works across a wide portfolio of projects, from individual sites to nationally significant infrastructure schemes.

He provides expert advice on transport, highways and access, helping clients solve complex challenges and progress developments at all scales. Steve is known for his practical, solutions-focused approach, combining technical expertise with a clear understanding of planning requirements.

Working across the UK, he supports major residential schemes and infrastructure projects, delivering clear, strategic guidance that drives successful outcomes.

Contact

Solent office

Building 1000
Lakeside North Harbour
Western Road
Portsmouth
PO6 3EZ

03316 300366 enquiries@itransport.co.uk

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