The Transport and Works Act 1992 (TWA) has now been around for 16 years, but it’s difficult to find experienced consultants to promote an Order using these powers. This hasn’t been helped by the introduction of the Transport and Works (Application and Objection Procedure) (England and Wales) Rules 2006, which have introduced significant changes and due to its complexity, comes with its own separate guidance.

Ardent is a Property Consultancy that was established in 1992 to provide a complete project management and property service to Clients promoting TWA Orders.

The successful promotion of a TWA Order requires strong project management and an experienced team. At Ardent, we bring a solution driven approach that focuses on delivering the scheme whilst minimising costs and risks to our Clients.

“The team at Ardent consistently meets our expectations and often exceeds them. They take the time to think beyond the brief to bring more value or find a solution that delivers time and cost benefits. They are committed to getting the job done.”

Jonathan Fox Docklands Light Railway

Since 2000, Ardent has delivered 11 successful TWA Orders for high profile clients, which include;

Ardent has unrivalled TWA experience and a fresh 21st century approach to delivering the project management and property workstreams.

Ardent is the only consultancy that provides the full land service required by clients for a TWA Order, under one roof.

Ardent is set up differently to traditional Chartered Surveying practices; we actively engage with the whole Project Team and Client and co-locate our team where appropriate. Through this approach we introduce efficiencies to the delivery of our services.

• DocklandsLightRailway

• Merseytravel

• CambridgeshireCountyCouncil

• NottinghamCityandCountyCouncils

• HutchisonPorts

• TransportforLondon

The synergy and accountability of using one consultancy practice minimises risk and has saved hundreds of thousands of pounds for our clients. “Ardent is great value for money. Experts in a broad range of services, they are responsive, excellent negotiators and they always exceed my expectations. With Ardent, I know my interestsareprotected.”NeilScalesOBEMerseytravel

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PROFILE CLIENTS

CASESTUDY-NOTTINGHAMEXPRESSTRANSIT

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Client: Nottingham City & County CouncilsLocation: Nottinghamshire Scheme: NET Phase 2Services: Objection Management, Valuation and Compulsory Purchase Budgeting, TWA/ CPO advice, Procurement Advice

Ardent provided objection management services to overcome objections and reach third party agreements ahead of the public inquiry. We continue to provide advice in relation to compensation budgets and procurement strategy toward implementation of the TWA for this £360 million transport scheme.

SERVICES

• Feasibility

• Valuation

• Compulsory Purchase, Compensation/Lands Tribunal Advice

• Land Referencing, Plan Production/Notice Serving

• Consultation/Objection Management

• Project Management

• Public Inquiry Expert Witness/Support

• Procurement Advice

• Estate Management

CASESTUDY-DOCKLANDSLIGHTRAILWAY

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Docklands Light Railway

Client: Docklands Light Railway LimitedLocation: London Scheme: London City Airport Extension and Woolwich Arsenal ExtensionServices: Land Referencing, Feasibility, TWA/CPO advice, Valuation and Compulsory Purchase Budgeting, Consultation, Objection Management, Expert Witness, Procurement Advice, Land Acquisition, Compensation and Lands Tribunal

Ardent has provided all land advice in relation to the promotion and delivery of these exciting transport schemes since 1999. These projects have presented many challenges as they pass through intensively developed urban areas, development sites and derelict brownfield land. Ardent’s innovation delivers the optimum scheme for DLR to meet its transport, regeneration and budget objectives.

“On appointment Ardent took the reinsimmediately, working within tight deadlines and carefully handling issues and objections. I have every confidence in the team, which is professional and offers specialist advice based on excellent experience and a strong track record.”

ChrisDeasNottinghamCityCouncil

“Ardent is great value for money. Experts in a broad range of services, they are responsive, excellent negotiators and they always exceed my expectations. With Ardent, I know my interests

are protected.”

NeilScalesOBEMerseytravel

To find out more contact:Richard Caten

Director 0870 443 9110

richardcaten@ardent-management.com www.ardent-management.com

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