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Launching the Connectivity Tool
11 December 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
At a Glance
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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