Transport plans, policies, strategies and tools

Hampshire County Council is the Highway and Transport Authority for most roads in Hampshire. National Highways is responsible for motorways and trunk roads. We also support public and community transport services that are not commercially viable.

This page brings together the main transport plans, strategies and tools that guide how transport is planned, designed and delivered across Hampshire. Together, they support the long‑term vision set out in Local Transport Plan 4.

Countywide Policy

Local Transport Plan 4

Local Transport Plan 4 (LTP4) is Hampshire County Council’s statutory transport strategy. It sets out our long term vision, principles and policies for planning, delivering and managing transport up to 2050.

View Local Transport Plan 4.

Guidance supporting LTP4
Some key guidance is currently being developed to support the delivery of LTP4. This guidance will explain how LTP4 should be applied in practice when designing streets and assessing new development.

Currently in development:

• Movement and Place framework
• Development Management guidance

Publication is expected in 2026.

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Highway Authority engagement in local plan making

This guidance explains how local planning authorities should take a vision led and evidence based approach to transport in local plans. It sets out how LTP4 should be embedded from the earliest stages to support sound, deliverable and sustainable plans. The guidance was adopted on 24 March 2026. View the decision and the guidance.

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Bus Service Improvement Plan

Hampshire’s Bus Service Improvement Plan sets out how we are working with operators and partners to improve bus services across the county.

View the Bus Service Improvement Plan.

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Cycling and Walking Principles

Our cycling and walking principles set out the approach to planning and delivering active travel. They were developed in 2020 and later adopted through LTP4 in February 2024. 

View the cycling and walking principles.

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Rural active travel guidance

This guidance provides direction on planning and improving walking and cycling networks in rural areas. It should be used when developing active travel infrastructure in rural settlements, balancing accessibility with local character and the natural environment.  

View the rural active travel guidance.

Area Based Transport Strategies

Area based transport strategies set out how LTP4 is applied in specific places. Some strategies were adopted before LTP4 and remain relevant, while newer strategies align directly with LTP4. Transport statements are no longer updated, except where they are used to support section 106 obligations.  
Where possible, strategies are being updated or replaced to reflect current policy and priorities.

Current area strategies

Current Area Strategies	Adopted	Links
Basingstoke and Deane Transport Strategy	16 July 2019	Main strategy document Implementation plan Mass rapid transit for Basingstoke Decision record
Eastleigh Transport Strategy	2 March 2026	Eastleigh Transport Strategy Eastleigh Transport Strategy - Appendix A Decision Record Eastleigh Strategy consultation report 2025 Consultation web page
Fareham and Gosport Transport Strategy	2 March 2026	Fareham and Gosport Transport Strategy Decision Report Fareham and Gosport Transport Strategy - Appendix A Decision Record Fareham and Gosport Transport Strategy consultation report 2025 Consultation webpage
Fleet Transport Schemes	9 March 2023	Fleet transport schemes update - Decision Report
Waterside Transport Strategy and Action Plan	7 November 2022	Waterside Transport Strategy and Action Plan
Whitehill and Bordon Transport Strategy	24 October 2024	Whitehill and Bordon Transport Strategy Decision Record
Winchester Movement Strategy	2019	More details can be found on the dedicated webpage

Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIPs)

Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans identify priority walking zones and cycling routes for everyday journeys. They help guide investment and support the delivery of LTP4’s active travel objectives. 

There are adopted LCWIPs covering every borough and district in Hampshire. Links to each plan are provided below.

Local Authority	Adopted	Status of LCWIP
Basingstoke & Deane Borough	9 March 2023	LCWIP report Decision Report.
East Hampshire District	3 March 2025	LCWIP report Decision Report.
Eastleigh Borough	7 November 2022	LCWIP report Decision Report.
Fareham Borough	7 November 2022	LCWIP report Decision Report.
Gosport Borough	7 November 2022	LCWIP report Decision Report.
Hart District	27 June 2024	LCWIP report Decision Report.
Havant Borough	7 November 2022	LCWIP report Decision Report.
New Forest District and National Park (excluding Waterside)	18 September 2025	LCWIP report Decision Report.
New Forest District (Waterside)	7 November 2022	LCWIP report Decision Report.
Rushmoor Borough	9 March 2023	LCWIP report Decision Report.
Test Valley Borough (North)	3 March 2025	LCWIP report Decision Report.
Test Valley Borough (South)	7 November 2022	LCWIP report Decision Report.
Winchester City	18 September 2025	LCWIP report Decision Report.
Winchester District	5 December 2024	District Focus document Decision Report.

Transport Models and Tools

North Hampshire Transport Model

The North Hampshire Transport Model is a multi‑modal transport model used to assess travel patterns and the impacts of development and transport schemes. It was originally developed in 2013 and has since been upgraded to meet current standards and best practice using a 2019 base.

The model supports evidence‑based decision‑making and planning across north Hampshire.

• Request use of the model.

• Read background information on the model.

• NHTM19 Model Development Report

• North Hants Transport Model commission enquiry
• • Appendix A
  • Appendix B1
  • Appendix C1
  • Appendix E1
  • Appendix E2
  • Appendix E3
  • Appendix E4
  • Appendix E5
  • Appendix E6
  • Appendix H1
  • Appendix H2
  • Appendix I1
  • Appendix I2
  • Appendix I3
• NHTM19 Model Forecasting Report.
• NHTM19 Model Forecasting Report Appendices.
• NHTM19 Model Commission Protocol.
• NHTM19 Modelling Assumptions Proforma Request Form.
• NHTM19 Stakeholder Presentation.

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Sub regional transport model (SRTM) for the Solent area

The SRTM is a multi-modal transport model, covering highway and public transport modes, which allows testing of the impacts and benefits of land use and transport interventions. It also has capabilities to test the economic impacts of these interventions. More details, including how to request use of the model can be found here: Solent Sub-Regional Transport Model – Solent Transport. 

Earlier transport policies and strategies

Previous Local Transport Plan

Hampshire’s previous Local Transport Plan was adopted in 2011 and covered the period to 2031. It has now been replaced by LTP4.

View Local Transport Plan 3

Supporting documents, including the implementation plan, environmental and equality assessments and consultation summaries, are available on request.

District and Borough wide transport strategies

Each district and borough adopted a transport statement in 2012 to reflect Local Transport Plan 3 at the local level. These statements included a transport strategy and a schedule of potential schemes.

Some schemes have since been delivered, while others are no longer aligned with current policy. These statements are gradually being reviewed as LTP4‑aligned strategies are developed.

Transport statement decision day summary and report

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council

• Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Transport Statement (December 2013)
• Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council Transport Statement Post-Adoption Live Schemes (December 2013)

The Basingstoke and Deane Transport Strategy consists of three documents:

• Basingstoke Transport Strategy – Main strategy document
• Basingstoke Transport Strategy – Implementation plan
• Basingstoke Transport Strategy – Mass rapid transit for Basingstoke

East Hampshire District Council

• East Hampshire District Council Transport Statement (December 2013)
• East Hampshire District Council Transport Statement Post-Adoption Live Schemes (December 2013)

Hart District Council

• Hart District Council Transport Statement (December 2013)
• Hart District Council Transport Statement Post-Adoption Live Schemes (December 2013)

Havant Borough Council

• Havant Borough Council Transport Statement (December 2013)
• Havant Borough Council Transport Statement Post-Adoption Live Schemes (December 2013)

New Forest District Council

• New Forest District Council Transport Statement (December 2013)
• New Forest District Council Transport Statement Post-Adoption Live Schemes (December 2013)

Rushmoor Borough Council

• Rushmoor Borough Council Transport Statement (December 2013)
• Rushmoor Borough Council Transport Statement Post-Adoption Live Schemes (December 2013)

Test Valley Borough Council

• Test Valley Borough Council Transport Statement (December 2013)
• Test Valley Borough Council Transport Statement Post-Adoption Live Schemes (December 2013)

Winchester City Council

• Winchester City Council Transport Statement (December 2013)
• Winchester City Council Transport Statement Post-Adoption Live Schemes (December 2013)

Town access plans

Town access plans were developed with district and borough councils to improve access to services and make better use of streets and public spaces. Many are now dated and reflect earlier policy priorities.

They are retained for reference.

Aldershot Town Access Plan

Andover Town Access Plan

Basingstoke Town Access Plan

Eastleigh Town Access Plan

Fareham Town Access Plan

Farnborough Town Access Plan

Fleet Town Access Plan

Romsey Town Access Plan

Winchester Town Access Plan

Walking and cycling strategies

Earlier walking and cycling strategies set out Hampshire County Council’s approach to active travel before the adoption of LTP4. Significant changes in policy and practice have taken place since their adoption in 2015.

These documents are retained for background reference:

View the walking strategy
View the cycling strategy

Why this matters

All new transport planning, design and investment in Hampshire is guided by Local Transport Plan 4. Older documents are provided to show how policy has evolved and to support transparency, but they should be read in the context of current strategy.