Regulators and Authorities

You are responsible for setting policies and planning conditions.

Policy-makers are urging people to make journeys on foot or cycles to reduce congestion, obesity and emissions but to accommodate population growth we are building more homes, schools and offices etc. A perfect storm is brewing as more construction vehicles and more people take to the street.

Local Planning Authorities can manage this risk and benefit local communities.

The CLOCS Standard provides:

a nationally recognised framework for understanding and managing construction vehicle activity and associated risk
a powerful management tool that directly contributes to safer roads
a number of mechanisms for driving change including: Local Plans, Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs), and Section 106 agreements
ability to stipulate requirement for CLOCS early in the planning process through Construction Logistics Plans (CLPs)
opportunity to review and approve CLPs to ensure compliance with the CLOCS Standard and the best outcome for communities
improved perceptions of road safety and accelerated modal shift from conventionally fuelled vehicles
reduced congestion and environmental impacts

What does the Standard require of a regulator?

Regulators shall:

embed the requirement to operate to the CLOCS Standard into policy and guidance documents
ensure the planning process requires submission and approval of an outline and/or detailed Construction Logistics Plan (CLP) that addresses the main transport impact/risks in delivering the project safely before consent is granted
require a project to have effective CLOCS implementation monitoring mechanisms and to provide to the authority (if requested) CLOCS compliance performance data
have in place effective enforcement mechanisms to secure prompt action by the project team should a breach occur

Please refer to the RTPI planning advice note:

How to become a CLOCS Champion

There is an annual CLOCS Champion membership fee of £960 + VAT.

However, regulators/local authorities should speak directly with the CLOCS team to discuss reduced fees by calling 0118 9207 200 or emailing support@clocs.org.uk.

This low level of co-investment is needed to accelerate and increase the adoption and implementation of CLOCS across the UK, and to better support registered organisations committed to positive action to eliminate the risk of harm to communities from their construction logistics activity.

If you are ready to commit to saving lives then your first step is to register to become a CLOCS Champion. After your registration has been processed you will receive information on how to create your own Champion Account where you will be able to build your profile and submit your first implementation plan for approval. Your membership fee will be due as soon as your first implementation plan has been approved.

Construction Logistics Plans (CLPs) underpin the CLOCS Standard and it is important to understand roles and responsibilities for writing, implementing and monitoring adherence. The CLP focuses specifically on construction supply chains and how their impact on the road network can be reduced.

Local Planning Authorities (LPA) are responsible for reviewing and approving the Outline and the Detailed CLP. LPAs are also responsible for ensuring construction is carried out according to the terms of the CLP. They will respond to complaints raised by the community and follow them up with the developer.

"It's difficult to directly establish cause and effect but with the introduction of CLOCS in the London Borough of Camden there was also a 47% reduction in KSI incidents involving HGVs and vulnerable road users"
Derek Rees, SECBE Chief Executive

Contact

Register

Log in