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.

Willow Holden

Graduate Transport Planner

About

Willow joined iTransport in 2026 as Graduate Transport Planner based in our Manchester office.

Danielle Charlton

Senior Team Secretary

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Dani is our Senior Team Secretary based in our Manchester office.

Mike Lancaster

Associate

About

Mike is an Associate Transport Planner with over 11 years’ experience in development planning. Since joining as a graduate, he has played a key role in projects across residential, logistics and retail sectors.

He works across all stages of the planning process, from modelling and analysis through to project management and client representation. Mike is known for his clear communication and strong client relationships, providing practical advice that supports successful outcomes.

His experience includes planning committees and appeals, helping to present robust, evidence-led cases that unlock development opportunities.

Jonathan Orton

Associate

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Jonathan is an Associate with 20 years’ experience in transport planning, working across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial and energy.

He provides clear, practical advice across all stages of the planning process, from early feasibility through to application, appeal and condition discharge. His expertise spans transport assessments, travel plans, modelling, highway design and masterplanning.

Jonathan is known for his broad, hands-on approach, helping identify mitigation strategies that balance development needs with wider transport impacts — ensuring schemes are both deliverable and policy-compliant.

Vanessa Eggleston

Partner

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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.

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.

Contact

Manchester office

King’s House
King Street West
Manchester
M3 2WY

0161 830 2172 enquiries@itransport.co.uk

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