Opened in March 2026, our Bristol office strengthens iTransport’s presence in the South West, allowing us to better support clients across Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and the wider region.

Bristol

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

Our Bristol team combines strong local knowledge with the wider expertise of the iTransport business, offering a commercially aware and solutions-focused approach to transport planning.

James Neville

Director

About

James is a Director of the iTransport Bristol Office and has over 18 years experience in transport development planning. James has worked with all sectors of development including, residential, employment and retail schemes, public sector developments including school, hospital and care schemes as well as private leisure developments.

Phil Hamshaw

Partner

About

Phil is a seasoned transport planning specialist with more than 30 years’ experience helping complex development projects move from concept to consent across the UK. He advises on the movement, access and traffic implications of major commercial, residential, healthcare and leisure schemes, alongside large-scale mixed-use regeneration, wind energy, and recycling and waste developments.
Known for his practical, solutions-focused approach, Phil supports clients at every stage of the process — from early feasibility and transport strategy through to detailed design and delivery. He has a strong track record of working with local highway authorities, Transport for London and National Highways to resolve challenging access and transport issues and secure planning approvals.

Phil also brings significant Public Inquiry and DCO experience, regularly preparing and presenting expert witness evidence for major development proposals. Blending strategic insight with hands-on delivery expertise, he helps clients navigate complex planning and transport challenges and unlock sustainable, deliverable schemes

Alice Howse

Principal Consultant

About

Alice is a Principal Consultant based in our Bristol office, supporting clients across a variety of transport planning and development projects.

She works collaboratively with project teams, developers and local authorities to deliver practical transport solutions that help shape sustainable and well-connected communities.

Alice enjoys helping clients navigate the planning process and finding approaches that balance technical requirements with positive outcomes for people and places.

Lizzie Broughton

Graduate Transport Planner

About

Lizzie Broughton is a Graduate Transport Planner based in the Bristol office, assisting projects across a variety of sectors including residential, commercial and mixed-use development.

Having graduated from University of the West of England with a First-Class Degree in Geography, she contributes to transport assessments, data analysis and technical reporting, helping to build clear, evidence-based submissions.

Working closely with senior colleagues, Lizzie is developing expertise in transport planning, modelling and sustainable travel strategies. She brings a practical, detail-focused approach, supporting the delivery of high-quality work while building a strong foundation in the profession.

Rachel Stout

Principal Consultant

About

Rachel is a Principal Consultant working across the Basingstoke and Bristol offices, with 10 years’ experience in transport planning. She supports a wide range of projects, from smaller residential schemes to large strategic developments across the South of England.

She provides clear, practical advice across the planning process, including transport assessments, travel plans and supporting technical work. Rachel also leads iTransport’s Travel Plan portfolio, overseeing implementation across a wide range of sites and ensuring compliance with planning conditions and S106 requirements.

Known for her collaborative approach, she works closely with clients and local authorities to deliver transport strategies that support sustainable, successful development.

Mark Gimingham

Managing Partner

About

Mark is Managing Partner and one of the founders of iTransport, with over 25 years’ experience in transport planning.

He advises on major development projects across the UK, specialising in strategic residential and commercial schemes. Mark is known for developing clear transport strategies for complex sites and leading negotiations with local authorities and National Highways.

With a long track record of successful projects, he provides strategic leadership to both clients and the business, helping shape developments that are deliverable, sustainable and commercially successful.

Contact

Bristol office

Clockwise Generator Building
Finzels Reach
Counterslip
Bristol
BS1 6BX

enquiries@itransport.co.uk

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