The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has reduced transport policy from 45 pages down to just two. In addition, while one of the NPPF's core planning principles calls for the ‘fullest possible use’ of walking, cycling and public transport, elsewhere it is stated that developments should not be refused on transport grounds ‘unless the residual impacts are severe’. This briefing gives our top tips on how to use the new planning guidance to make transport an integral part of your local plan.