Research and analysis

Impacts of integrated land-use and transport planning

This report examines the outcomes of integrated land-use and transport planning, drawing on case studies to inform understanding and future policy.

• From: Department for Transport
• Published: 10 November 2025

Documents

Impacts of integrated land-use and transport planning report

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Impacts of integrated land-use and transport planning – supporting data

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Details

This report summarises evidence on how combining land-use and transport planning affects travel, the economy, and the environment. The findings show that, when implemented effectively, integrated planning can:

• reduce journey lengths
• increase levels of active travel
• improve the performance of public transport
• deliver economic benefits through enhanced productivity and urban regeneration

The rapid evidence assessment examines transport, economic, social and environmental outcomes associated with integrated land-use and transport planning. It also includes relevant case studies and identifies important insights for policy makers.

The annex document sets out the research strategy and gives more detail on the papers used in the main report’s findings.

Published 10 November 2025