The Manchester office is one of iTransport’s key regional locations, alongside our teams in Basingstoke, London, Leeds, Solent and Bristol.

Manchester

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 team supports transport planning work across the North and nationally, with more than 15 people working across transport planning and transport engineering disciplines.

Vanessa Eggleston

Partner

About

Vanessa is a Partner based in Manchester and a Chartered Engineer with over 30 years’ experience in transport planning and highway design. She specialises in complex urban developments, bringing deep expertise in traffic analysis and public transport strategy.

She has led transport input for major commercial, residential, education and regeneration schemes, developing practical solutions that balance development needs with wider network impacts. Vanessa works closely with local authorities and National Highways, negotiating access, mitigation and planning obligations.

A trusted expert witness, she provides clear, authoritative advice at appeals and examinations, helping clients navigate complexity and secure successful outcomes.

Steve Eggleston

Partner

About

Steve Eggleston is a highly experienced transport planning professional and Partner at i‑Transport LLP, based in Manchester and Leeds. He holds BSc (Hons) and BEng (Hons) degrees in Civil Engineering and is a member of both the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

With over 30 years’ experience, Steve has led the transport planning and technical delivery of major residential, commercial and infrastructure projects across the UK. He regularly acts for clients on a range of major development proposals, overseeing technical strategy, stakeholder engagement and planning submissions, and has extensive experience as an expert witness at planning inquiries and Examinations in Public. His portfolio includes large‑scale mixed‑use developments, strategic housing sites, motorway service areas and major employment schemes for leading national developers, housebuilders and landowners. Steve is recognised for his pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach and his ability to guide complex schemes through the planning process.

Ben Dines

Senior Consultant

About

Ben is a Senior Consultant who has developed strong experience across a range of transport planning projects since joining in 2021.

He supports schemes that focus on improving access and connectivity, with a particular interest in sustainable transport and how developments can better serve communities. Ben has also contributed to the use of GIS analysis within the business, helping demonstrate accessibility and network connections.

He works closely with colleagues and clients to deliver clear, people-focused solutions, while also playing an active role in the wider industry through networking and engagement initiatives.

Peter Webster

Director

About

Pete is a Director in i-Transport’s Manchester office. He is a Chartered Engineer with almost 25 years’ experience of providing extensive and wide-ranging transport advice to deliver positive outcomes for private and public sector clients on major regeneration and redevelopment sites across the North. His experience covers a broad range of development projects with particular expertise in the assessment of large scale masterplans, strategic transport studies and complex urban transport projects.

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Matthew Seabrook

Consultant

About

Since graduating from university in 2021, Matt has developed experience across the transport sector including residential, retail, healthcare and employment projects. He has built strong technical skills in data analysis and junction modelling using Junctions 11 and LinSig, producing models ranging from simple priority T-junctions to complex motorway junctions.

Matt’s role involves the preparation of key technical documentation, such as Transport Assessments, Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Environmental Statements and Technical Notes for both local authorities and the general public. He is capable of managing input to large, multi-disciplinary projects, working closely with stakeholders, clients, and project teams. This has strengthened his overall communication and project management skills, contributing positively to successful planning approvals and the delivery of sustainable development outcomes.

Paul Whitaker

Director

About

Paul is a Director with over 18 years’ experience in transport planning and engineering across both the public and private sectors. He specialises in development planning, supporting projects from early feasibility through to planning approval and delivery.

His experience spans residential, retail, industrial and infrastructure schemes, advising on transport assessments, environmental impact, consultation and planning negotiations. Paul brings a strong understanding of both planning and engineering, helping to shape practical, deliverable solutions.

He is also actively involved in mentoring and knowledge sharing, supporting the next generation of professionals while delivering clear, reliable advice to clients.

Contact

Manchester office

King’s House
King Street West
Manchester
M3 2WY

0161 830 2172 enquiries@itransport.co.uk

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