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.

Lucy Jardine

Senior Consultant

About

Lucy is a Senior 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 Stead

Associate Partner

About

Mark is an Associate Partner with over 20 years’ experience in transport consultancy, specialising in supporting planning applications across a range of sectors, particularly residential and care developments.

He advises clients from early-stage due diligence through to planning submission, helping shape transport strategies and evidence bases that reflect the scale and complexity of each scheme. His work spans projects from single dwellings to strategic sites of over 500 homes.

Mark is known for his detailed understanding of local transport networks and his ability to develop practical solutions that overcome site constraints. He provides clear, considered advice that helps clients move forward with confidence.

Matthew Sapsford

Consultant

About

Matthew is a Consultant based in the Solent office, bringing a strong analytical skillset to transport planning through his background in geospatial analysis.

He provides GIS-based insight across a range of projects, supporting everything from digital modelling to origin-destination analysis. His work helps build clear, data-led evidence that underpins planning applications and transport strategies.

Matthew also brings valuable experience from his time as a Planning Officer, giving him a clear understanding of how local authorities assess applications. This perspective helps him shape outputs that are practical, policy-aligned and easy to interpret — supporting more confident decision-making.

Jason Brown

Associate Highway Designer

About

Jason is an Associate Highway Designer with over 30 years’ experience delivering highway design solutions across the UK. Based in the Solent office, he specialises in complex engineering design, including S278 and S38 schemes, SuDS and road safety.

He has led detailed design projects for highways and residential developments, combining technical expertise with a strong focus on quality and delivery. Jason’s background as a Road Safety Auditor strengthens his ability to identify risks and develop robust, compliant solutions.

Known for his attention to detail and leadership, he supports teams in delivering efficient, well-coordinated design outputs that meet current standards and project requirements.

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.

Steve Jenkins

Partner

About

Steve is a Partner with over 25 years’ experience across both the public and private sectors. Based in the Solent office, he works across a wide portfolio of projects, from individual sites to nationally significant infrastructure schemes.

He provides expert advice on transport, highways and access, helping clients solve complex challenges and progress developments at all scales. Steve is known for his practical, solutions-focused approach, combining technical expertise with a clear understanding of planning requirements.

Working across the UK, he supports major residential schemes and infrastructure projects, delivering clear, strategic guidance that drives successful outcomes.

Contact

Solent office

Building 1000
Lakeside North Harbour
Western Road
Portsmouth
PO6 3EZ

03316 300366 enquiries@itransport.co.uk

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