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The major and growing challenges of congestion, air quality and climate change are clearly recognised as critical planning issues within the NPPF.

4.29 The transport system needs to be balanced in favour of sustainable transport modes,
giving people real choice about how they travel.
4.32 Plans and decisions should take account of whether:
the opportunities for sustainable transport modes have been taken up, depending on the nature and location of the site, to reduce the need for major transport infrastructure.
4.35 Plans should ... be designed ... to give priority to pedestrian and cycle movements, and give access to high quality public transport facilities.