Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Stuart Michael Associates ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/news/) - [Planning consent granted for 180 homes in East Devon](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/planning-consent-granted-for-180-homes-in-east-devon/) - Two Consents in Wales and Reserved Matters Approval - [Stuart Michael Associates awarded commission](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/stuart-michael-associates-awarded-commission/) - Stuart Michael Associates awarded commission to review option for improving traffic management at Thatcham Level Crossing (December 2011) Stuart Michael Associates has been awarded a new commission to review the options for improving traffic management at Thatcham Level Crossing. The crossing is on a busy commuter and freight railway line and long traffic queues can - [West Berkshire Living Landscape Project](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/west-berkshire-living-landscape-project/) - West Berkshire Living Landscape Project (February 2012) SMA is pleased to be a sponsor of the Living Landscape photography exhibition, which is currently showing at the Corn Exchange Theatre in Newbury. Living Landscape is a partnership between the Berks Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) and West Berkshire Council and aims to improve the environment - [Mosque Redevelopment](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/mosque-redevelopment/) - Mosque Redevelopment (April 2012) SMA has assisted the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK with the redevelopment of the London Mosque in Southfields, Wandsworth, where car parking was a key issue of concern for local residents. SMA carried out car parking surveys, prepared a Travel Plan and suggested mitigation measures to improve parking. Wandsworth Borough Council have - [New Instruction - North Bracknell](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/new-instruction-north-bracknell/) - New Instruction - North Bracknell (May 2012) SMA has been appointed by a landowner consortium to advise on transportation, drainage and utilities with regard to developing the Masterplan for a development phase of c.1000 dwellings in Warfield, North Bracknell. Recent Planning Successes (May 2012) Cornwall Council has resolved to grant outline planning consent for a - [Exemplar Transport Scheme - Commendation](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/exemplar-transport-scheme-commendation/) - Exemplar Transport Scheme - Commendation (June 2012). Stuart Atkinson, Martin Ohrland and Nicola Clay of SMA attended the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation’s annual awards ceremony held on 14th June at Gibsons Hall in London. SMA, together with partners Arnold White Estates Ltd, Central Bedfordshire Council, Arriva, Leighton Linslade Town Council and Friends of - [Reading Rugby Football Club](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/reading-rugby-football-club/) - Reading Rugby Football Club (August 2012). Planning permission has been granted for a micro park and ride site for 150 vehicles at Reading Rugby Club. SMA provided transportation advice as part of the planning application for the park and ride site, which will reduce peak hour traffic flows through congestion hotspots in Reading. New Lidl - [SMA's Super-Fit Staff](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/smas-super-fit-staff/) - SMA's Super-Fit Staff (September 2012) Three SMA consultants have demonstrated their ‘super-fitness’ this month in a series of personal challenges. Mike Russell, Associate Director in the Infrastructure Design Team, completed the Reading half marathon in 1 hour 57 minutes and plans to run another half marathon in Basingstoke next month. Senior Transport Planner - [Wind Farm Development](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/wind-farm-development/) - Wind Farm Development (December 2012). SMA’s Transport Group has been commissioned by RWE Npower Renewables Ltd to provide advice on another on-shore wind farm development in Powys. The site is adjacent to the A470, south of Dolfor. Wedding Bells!! (December 2012). Congratulations to Darren Marsh, Principal Engineer in SMA’s Infrastructure Design Team, who marries Nicky - [Confidence builds for 2014](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/confidence-builds-for-2014/) - Confidence builds for 2014 (January/February 2014) – SMA reports a noticeable increase in project starts and new enquiries across a broad sector (residential, food retail, renewable energy and commercial). Some of these include a number of development proposals for: Lidl UK GmbH – Planning applications for new stores and extension across the south of England - [Premier Inn has been granted planning permission](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/premier-inn-has-been-granted-planning-permission-2/) - Premier Inn has been granted planning permission by West Berkshire Council for a 100-bedroom, part three, part five storey hotel in Park Way... - [Maryam Salam](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/maryam-salam/) - SMA is pleased to welcome Maryam Salam to the Company’s Civils and Drainage Team. Maryam recently graduated from City of London University... - [Millgate Developments](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/millgate-developments/) - Client Millgate Developments has recently been awarded Gold for ‘Best Luxury Development’ and ‘Best Interior Design’ and Bronze for ‘Best Apartment Scheme’... - [Wokingham Borough Council](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/wokingham-borough-council/) - Wokingham Borough Council resolved on 25th February to grant planning consent for 760 new homes at Matthews Green, Wokingham... - [A busy summer](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/a-busy-summer/) - A busy summer is heading into a busier autumn as far as SMA’s current workload stands. Planning applications for major developments in Tendring District... - [Premier Inn has been granted planning permission](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/premier-inn-has-been-granted-planning-permission/) - Premier Inn has been granted planning permission by West Berkshire Council for a 100-bedroom, part three, part five storey hotel in Park Way... - [Harwich Road, Mistley](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/harwich-road-mistley/) - Harwich Road, Mistley Planning permission has recently been granted on a 135 unit residential scheme in Mistley, Essex. SMA were pleased to provide highways and transportation and drainage advice on the scheme, which was approved at Committee in April 2016. Company Performance Stuart Michael Associates (SMA) has been listed in the New Civil Engineers 100 - [New Stores in Poole and Ringwood](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/new-stores-in-poole-and-ringwood/) - New Stores in Poole and Ringwood Lidl UK GmbH has recently secured planning consent (30 June 2016) for a new foodstore at Ringwood and earlier this year for a replacement larger store in Poole. SMA is pleased to have assisted on both schemes providing transport assessments and highways advice. Thumbs Up for Leisure Centre in - [Expanding the SMA Board](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/expanding-the-sma-board/) - Expanding the SMA Board We are pleased to announce that Mark Smyth (MICE), Dave Wiseman (MRTPI) and Martin Ohrland (MCILT) have been appointed Directors and join the executive board with immediate effect. Mark, Dave and Martin have been promoted in recognition of their significant contributions to SMA’s business development and will strengthen the company’s management - [New Lidl Regional Distribution Centre](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/new-lidl-regional-distribution-centre/) - Lidl has created 400 jobs at the new Regional Distribution Centre (RDC), based in Southampton. The RDC will service Lidl’s outlets in an area from Brighton to Poole, Dorset and up to Newbury, Berkshire. SMA were pleased to assist Lidl on the Transport Assessments and the Highways Construction Design for this important regional centre. - [Good Performance for SMA](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/good-performance-for-sma/) - SMA has rank 35th and 39th respectively in the 'Roads' and 'Transport Planning' categories by the CIHT in their latest Transport Professional Journal. - [Welcome to Scott and Chris](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/welcome-to-scott-and-chris/) - Scott Collis and Chris Howard both take up apprenticeship roles with SMA, whilst SMA assist Client in gaining Planning Consent at Littleton Manor Farm, Waddesdon. - [Planning Consent in North Devon](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/planning-consent-in-north-devon/) - Planning Consent in North Devon Outline Planning Permission was granted on 13th September 2017 by North Devon Council for 144 dwellings on land west of Parklands, South Moulton. This development forms part of the Strategic Western Extension of South Moulton. SMA were pleased to assist with the design of the proposed access onto the B3226 - [Lidl opens new store in Calcot, Reading](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/lidl-opens-new-store-in-calcot-reading/) - Lidl opens new store in Calcot, Reading Lidl's new store at Calcot opened its doors on 26th October. SMA was pleased to assist Lidl during the planning and detail design stages, with the Transport Assessment and S278 highways works. - [Planning Consent for Lidl, Whiteley](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/planning-consent-for-lidl-whiteley/) - Planning consent granted for Lidl and SMA employees inspire the next generation of female Engineers. - [SMA going strong 30 years on!](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/sma-going-strong-30-years-on/) - Celebrating planning approvals and welcoming new members of the SMA team! - [Civils team goes from strength to strength!](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/civils-team-goes-from-strength-to-strength/) - Expanding Civils team and more Planning Successes! - [Corporation Road](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/corporation-road/) - A good start to the year for SMA! - [Parkrun 100](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/parkrun-100/) - More great work by our Travel Planning Team! - [SMA in top 50](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/sma-in-top-50/) - SMA in Top 50 of CIHT Consultant Directory - [Travel Planning](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/travel-planning/) - More Travel Plan implementation updates & new School buildings are ready to go. - [Empowering Women and Inspiring the Next Generation!](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/empowering-women-and-inspiring-the-next-generation/) - Making great progress in Ryde as Show Homes near completion. - [Consent at Appeal in Faringdon](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/consent-at-appeal-in-faringdon/) - Two great results for our Clients! - [Success at Appeal – Residential Development for Welbeck Strategic Land](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/success-at-appeal-residential-development-for-welbeck-strategic-land/) - Fantastic Result at Appeal! - [Two Planning Consents in South Wales!!](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/two-planning-consents-in-south-wales/) - Two Consents in Wales and Reserved Matters Approval - [May 2013 - 25 Years on . . . (1988 – 2013)](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/may-2013/) - This May marks the completion of twenty five years of trading since SMA was established by Stuart Atkinson in 1988. In partnership with Bob Hewitt, from 1990, the consultancy has expanded and was incorporated as a limited company in 1999. Stewart Andrews and Linda Burcher, fellow Directors, join Stuart and Bob in thanking their colleagues - [A hectic Autumn and into a busy New Year](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/a-hectic-autumn-and-into-a-busy-new-year/) - September through to Christmas Eve saw a lot of activity in all of SMA’s planning and design teams. Several major housing and food retail... - [Go Ahead for Maidenhead Town Centre Redevelopment](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/go-ahead-for-maidenhead-town-centre-redevelopment/) - The Environment Agency (EA) has published updated guidance regarding the use of climate change allowances in FRA’s.... - [Updates of FRA Guidance](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/updates-of-fra-guidance/) - Premier Inn coming to Newbury Premier Inn has been granted planning permission by West Berkshire Council for a 100-bedroom, part three, part five storey hotel in Park Way. The hotel, which will also include a restaurant, reception and parking spaces for staff is expected to open in 2017. SMA were pleased to provide highways and - [Running for Sense](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/running-for-sense/) - A number of SMA’s employees took part in the RidgeWalk/RidgeRun on Saturday 18th/Sunday 19th June in aid of Sense, a National charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deaf, blind or have sensory impairments. Rebecca Nadin took part in the 52-mile walk, while Company Director, Bob Hewitt complete the 13-mile walk - [2016 in Summary…](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/2016-in-summary/) - 2016 was yet another exciting and successful year for SMA and many of its Clients. Some notable successes were: Planning consent granted for more than 400 homes within Tendring District (Essex) across 3 sites; Completion of detailed S.38 and S.278 design services on key sites in Wokingham, Fleet, Basingstoke and Winnersh, delivering much needed housing - [New Civil Engineer Top 100 Companies Listing](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/new-civil-engineer-top-100-companies-listing/) - SMA are proud to announce that we have been included in the New Civil Engineer's '100 Companies of the Year' for 2017! - [Berkshire Strategic Transport Forum Appointment](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/berkshire-strategic-transport-forum-appointment/) - Stuart Atkinson has been appointed to the Berkshire Strategic Transport Forum (BSTF) ## Pages - [Home](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/) - We are Stuart Michael Associates A Leading Firm… …of consulting engineers, providing transportation, environmental, infrastructure and civils design services about us The Sky's The Limit Stuart Michael Associates is a leading firm of consulting engineers, providing expert advice in transportation, water, environmental, infrastructure and civils design services. The firm was established in 1988 and has - [Our Team](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/about-us/our-team/) - Our Team At Stuart Michael Associates, our team is a talented group of dedicated professionals, who genuinely enjoy what they do; and it shows. We bring together a mix of skills, experience, and creative thinking to provide smart, effective transport, drainage, and engineering solutions for our clients.Every person in our team adds something unique to - [Our Story](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/about-us/our-story/) - Our Story - How It All Started Stuart Michael Associates (SMA) was founded in 1988 and remains proudly independent, owned and led by its directors. - [About Us](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/about-us/) - [Membership & Accreditations](https://www.stuartmichael.co.uk/about-us/membership-accreditations2/) - Membership & Accreditations Our Vision Supporting the creation of sustainable communities for future generations through innovative and high quality design. 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