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.

Tony Wares

Associate Director

About

Tony is an Associate Director with over 18 years’ experience advising on the transport and highways implications of a wide range of development projects.

He has extensive knowledge of planning policy, modelling and technical reporting, supporting major schemes across London and the South East. His experience spans multiple sectors, including residential, commercial, education and healthcare.

Tony provides strategic oversight on complex projects, guiding teams and presenting clear, evidence-led advice to clients, stakeholders and decision-makers. Known for building strong relationships, he plays a key role in securing planning outcomes and supporting long-term client success.

Sian Geddes

Senior Consultant

About

Sian is a Senior Consultant with 3 years’ experience in the transport planning industry and joined iTransport as a Graduate in 2023. She is based in the Solent office and works extensively on projects across the south of England. Her work focuses on developing and delivering sustainable transport solutions, having contributed to a wide range of projects including small-scale residential developments, large residential developments and employment / mixed-use sites.

Sian supports clients by delivering highways and transport advice at every stage of the project lifecycle, including initial feasibility and access appraisals through to post-submission. She has experience in preparing various transport reports, undertaking traffic modelling, and serves as the Travel Plan Co-ordinator across several schemes.

Stacey Buss

Principal Consultant

About

Stacey is a Principal Consultant in our Solent office, after joining the Practice in October 2024.

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.

Lucy Jardine

Principal Consultant

About

Lucy is a Principal Consultant with 5 years’ experience in the transport planning industry, having joined iTransport as a Graduate in 2021 in the Basingstoke office. She has contributed to a wide range of projects from small residential developments to large strategic residential and employment sites across the south of England. In 2023, Lucy supported the opening of the Solent office and now works extensively across the South Coast. In 2026, she became the chair of the Solent Women in Property Committee and helps to organise and run networking events within the industry.

Lucy works closely with clients and project teams to provide highways and transport advice throughout the full project lifecycle – from initial feasibility and appraisal through to the submission and post-planning. She has experience in preparing various transport reports, undertaking traffic modelling, and acting as Travel Plan Co-ordinator for several residential developments.

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

Solent office

Building 1000
Lakeside North Harbour
Western Road
Portsmouth
PO6 3EZ

03316 300366 enquiries@itransport.co.uk

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