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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Launching the Connectivity Tool

11 December 2025 · Department for Transport

Proposed by Heidi Alexander Lab Swindon South

Transport

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Connectivity Tool is being launched by the Department for Transport to measure sustainable locations for development in terms of transport.
  • The tool will be made available online, free of charge, to all in England and Wales.
  • It will serve as the national metric of connectivity for new development and infrastructure decisions.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the launch of a new Connectivity Tool by the Department for Transport to measure sustainable location for development in transport terms.

Action requested

The minister is announcing the opening up of access to the Connectivity Tool online, free of charge, to everyone across England and Wales. This tool will serve as the national metric of connectivity and help inform plans, strategies, and decisions related to new development and infrastructure.

Key facts

  • The Connectivity Tool combines transport and land-use data.
  • It generates a ‘connectivity score’ for every location in England and Wales at a resolution of 100 metre by 100 metre squares.
  • Access to the Tool is being opened up online, free of charge, to everyone across England and Wales.
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