Policy paper

Strategic road network and the delivery of sustainable development

How National Highways engages in plan-making and decision-taking to support the delivery of sustainable development.

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This policy paper (DfT Circular 01/2022) explains how National Highways will:

  • engage with the planning system
  • fulfil its remit to be a delivery partner for sustainable economic growth whilst maintaining, managing and operating a safe and efficient strategic road network

It addresses the requirements for roadside facilities, including heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) driver services and new provisions for zero emissions vehicles.

Published 10 September 2013
Last updated 23 December 2022 + show all updates
  1. Updated edition of Strategic road network and the delivery of sustainable development (circular 02/2013).

  2. First published.