Planning Consultancy Services

• Our carbon assessments quantify emissions from material extraction, construction, usage, and disposal, offering a comprehensive view of your project’s carbon impact.
• We identify practical opportunities for reducing carbon emissions at every stage, supporting sustainable building practices.
• Each comprehensive assessment covers the project’s carbon footprint and aligns with industry and government targets.
• We integrate these assessments with BREEAM and sustainability statements to provide a full plan.
• Our support enhances your project’s compliance, ensuring it meets carbon reduction standards and adds value to the development.

A Circular Economy Statement details how a project will reduce waste, reuse materials and minimise environmental impact. Aligned with the UK’s sustainability goals, this approach is essential for developments seeking to lower their carbon footprint and resource use.

We support developers in creating comprehensive Circular Economy Statements that ensure compliance with local and national regulations. Our services include:

• We assess material sourcing and waste management to promote the reuse and recycling of construction materials.
• We design strategies that support adaptable, long-lasting buildings with the potential for material recovery at the end of life.
• Each project benefits from our careful planning to minimise construction waste and select sustainable materials.
• Our guidance on lifecycle carbon impact ensures your project reduces its overall environmental footprint

Part O overheating assessments are critical in ensuring buildings are resilient against temperature extremes, a growing concern with climate change.

• Advanced Thermal Comfort Solutions
  We analyse overheating risks and implement strategies to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures year-round, minimising the need for artificial cooling.
• Comprehensive Ventilation Testing
  Overheating assessments are often combined with ventilation testing to create a balanced indoor environment that optimises temperature control and air quality.
• Future-Proofing for Climate Change
  Our assessments focus on long-term solutions that anticipate and adapt to changing climate conditions, ensuring lasting comfort and efficiency.

Our Part O assessments deliver effective, sustainable solutions for temperature management and thermal comfort.

Daylight and sunlight are crucial in urban planning. A Daylight and Sunlight Impact Assessment ensures your project meets local requirements and minimises light loss to neighbouring properties, supporting well-being and sustainability.

We conduct thorough assessments to ensure your development aligns with planning regulations and avoids potential delays.

• We provide a comprehensive analysis of how your development impacts daylight and sunlight in surrounding buildings and spaces.
• Solar shading studies are conducted to evaluate the effect of your development during different times of day and across seasons.
• Our expert recommendations help adjust designs to maximise natural light while mitigating negative impacts on neighbouring properties.
• Each report we produce meets local planning authority standards, helping you secure approvals.
• With us, you’ll ensure clear communication with stakeholders, demonstrating your commitment to maintaining adequate light levels.

• We deliver clear, actionable recommendations to mitigate noise impacts, tailored to the unique environment of each project.
• Each assessment is conducted in conjunction with other environmental studies, providing a full understanding of the project’s impact.
• We focus on clarity, delivering concise reports that effectively communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Our NIAs support your application by demonstrating a proactive approach to noise control, helping improve project acceptance.

Air quality is crucial in planning, impacting public health and environmental compliance. Air quality assessments are essential for approval, ensuring developments don’t harm local communities.

We provide thorough assessments, identifying pollution sources and mitigation strategies to meet planning standards and protect community health.

• Our air quality assessments thoroughly analyse your project’s impact on local air quality, supporting regulatory compliance.
• We integrate these assessments with noise, environmental impact and related studies, offering a holistic understanding of the development’s effects.
• Our reports highlight potential sources of pollution and provide practical strategies to reduce air quality impacts.
• We collaborate with project teams, ensuring each stage meets regulatory standards and minimises environmental risks.
• Our client-centred assessments focus on solutions that enhance community health and increase planning approval chances.

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) evaluates your development’s effects on air, water, wildlife and ecosystems. It ensures regulatory compliance and promotes sustainability, especially for large-scale or sensitive projects.

We provide expert EIA services that identify risks and offer strategies to mitigate impacts. Our services include: 

• We provide an in-depth analysis of potential environmental effects, including air quality, water resources, biodiversity and noise pollution.
• We identify significant impacts and offer clear recommendations for mitigation and alternative solutions to reduce harm.
• Our detailed reporting aligns with planning regulations and demonstrates your commitment to responsible development.
• With us, you’ll receive ongoing support through consultation with environmental agencies, ensuring regulatory compliance and transparency.
• Each solution is tailored to balance development goals with environmental sustainability.

Ecology reports assess a site’s biodiversity and the potential impacts of development on local flora and fauna, especially for sites with protected species or sensitive habitats. These reports are crucial for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and securing planning approval.

We provide comprehensive ecology reports that identify ecological impacts and offer solutions for mitigation.

• We conduct detailed surveys to assess the flora, fauna and habitats present on-site.
• We identify protected species and habitats, evaluating the potential impact of your development on these resources.
• Our team recommends mitigation strategies, including habitat protection, species relocation and environmental enhancements.
• We work with environmental authorities to ensure your project meets regulatory standards for biodiversity conservation.
• With us, you’ll receive an Ecological Management Plan to guide ongoing protection measures during and after construction.

Land contamination reports are essential for identifying and managing hazardous substances on your site, ensuring risks to human health and the environment are addressed before construction begins and helping you comply with regulations.

We conduct thorough land contamination assessments to identify risks and provide remediation strategies, ensuring your project is safe, sustainable and compliant.

• We conduct site investigations to assess the presence of contaminants, such as heavy metals, chemicals and hydrocarbons.
• We perform soil and groundwater sampling to evaluate contamination levels and determine necessary remediation actions.
• Our team evaluates risks to human health, the environment and surrounding communities.
• We recommend remediation measures, including soil treatment, excavation and on-site containment.
• We provide detailed reports that meet planning authority requirements and support your development approval.

From site appraisals and planning applications to appeals and ongoing consultancy, we provide expert guidance at every stage. Our transparent, reliable advice helps you confidently navigate the development process.

Trust us to deliver the support you need to achieve your project goals.

• Planning Appraisals
• Planning Applications
• Planning Appeals
• Consulatancy Services