Planning & Environmental Reports
Overview

A Planning Feasibility report is essential for assessing the potential of a development site before design and construction begin. They identify constraints, opportunities, and risks to ensure your project is viable and aligned with planning policies.

We conduct comprehensive feasibility studies to give you the insight needed for informed decision-making and confident project planning.

• We review planning policies, site constraints, and surrounding context to evaluate development potential.

• We assess access, utilities, environmental considerations, and local authority requirements.

• Our team identifies risks and opportunities affecting cost, design, and approval likelihood.

• We provide clear, actionable recommendations to guide your next steps.

• Our reports support funding, design, and planning submission decisions with reliable evidence.

Energy statements demonstrate how your development will meet energy efficiency and carbon reduction targets set by planning authorities.

We prepare tailored energy statements that showcase your project’s sustainable design and compliance with planning requirements.

• We model predicted energy use and carbon emissions for the proposed development.

• We identify opportunities for energy efficiency and renewable technologies.

• Our consultants ensure compliance with Building Regulations and local policy.

• We recommend cost-effective sustainability measures to enhance project performance.

• Reports are prepared to planning authority specifications to support approval.

The London Energy Plan sets the city’s roadmap for reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency. It focuses on renewable energy, energy conservation and a low-carbon built environment. For developers, aligning with this plan is key to meeting London’s sustainability targets.

• We provide expert guidance to ensure your project aligns with the London Energy Plan. Our services include:
• We assess energy use and carbon emissions to ensure your project aligns with London’s low-carbon objectives.
• We integrate renewable energy solutions such as solar panels, heat pumps and district heating systems to reduce environmental impact.
• We implement energy efficiency strategies to reduce demand and ensure your building meets or exceeds the Mayor of London’s energy standards.
• Our compliance documentation demonstrates how your development supports London’s energy goals, ensuring smooth approval by local authorities.

Local planning authorities require sustainability statements to demonstrate alignment with national and regional goals and outline a project’s environmental, social, and economic objectives. We create detailed statements that meet regulatory standards and highlight your project’s commitment to long-term sustainability.

• We create detailed sustainability statements highlighting your project’s environmental and resource-saving measures.
• Our statements include energy-saving strategies, waste-reduction initiatives, and approaches to enhance resource efficiency.
• Each statement is crafted to reflect your project’s unique goals, ensuring compliance with planning and sustainability regulations.
• We integrate BREEAM, energy, and environmental impact assessments, providing a well-rounded sustainability strategy.
• Our approach emphasises clear communication, presenting a compelling case for your project’s sustainability and increasing approval chances.

Daylight and sunlight assessments evaluate how proposed developments affect light levels in neighbouring properties and internal spaces, ensuring compliance with BRE guidelines.

We deliver accurate daylight and sunlight reports that help mitigate objections and demonstrate design quality.

• We use advanced modelling to measure daylight, sunlight, and overshadowing impacts.

• We assess compliance with BRE 209 “Site Layout Planning for Daylight and Sunlight”.

• Our reports identify areas requiring design adjustments to maintain light quality.

• We provide mitigation recommendations where impacts are identified.

• Reports are formatted to meet planning authority and appeal requirements.

Noise impact assessments ensure developments meet acceptable acoustic standards and do not create or experience harmful noise levels.

We provide expert noise impact assessments to help secure planning approval and create comfortable living and working environments.

• We conduct on-site noise monitoring and background level analysis.

• We assess potential noise impacts from transport, industry, or development activity.

• Our reports identify necessary design or construction mitigation measures.

• We ensure compliance with BS4142, BS8233, and local policy requirements.

• Reports include clear conclusions supporting your planning submission.

Flood risk assessments (FRAs) demonstrate how developments will remain safe from flooding and manage surface water effectively.

We prepare detailed FRAs to satisfy Environment Agency and local authority requirements.

• We review flood zone data and site-specific conditions.

• We assess potential flood sources and drainage implications.

• Our reports outline mitigation measures to reduce flood risk.

• We recommend sustainable drainage solutions (SuDS) where required.

• Reports support planning approval and compliance with national flood policy.

Indoor Air quality assessments evaluate how your project may affect local air pollution levels and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

We prepare robust air quality assessments that quantify impacts and identify practical mitigation strategies.

• We measure existing air quality conditions using reliable local data.

• We model predicted changes from construction and operation phases.

• Our consultants assess compliance with national and local air quality objectives.

• We recommend mitigation such as dust control, ventilation, and traffic management.

• Reports are tailored to planning authority and environmental standards.

Ecology and biodiversity reports identify protected species, habitats, and ecological risks associated with your site.

We deliver ecology reports that demonstrate compliance with planning policy and promote biodiversity enhancement.

• We conduct ecological surveys to identify species and habitat presence.

• We assess potential impacts of your proposed development.

• Our consultants recommend mitigation and biodiversity net gain measures.

• We ensure compliance with Wildlife and Countryside Act and planning regulations.

• Reports support planning approval and long-term ecological management.

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.

Air quality assessments demonstrate how your development will meet national and local air quality requirements set by planning authorities.

• We prepare robust, evidence-based air quality reports that evaluate existing environmental conditions and the potential impacts of your proposed development.
• We model pollutant concentrations, traffic-related emissions and future exposure levels using industry-standard methodologies.
• We identify risks, sensitivities and mitigation opportunities to minimise health and environmental impact.
• Our consultants ensure compliance with local planning policy, national air quality objectives and relevant regulatory guidance.
• We provide practical, cost-effective mitigation strategies to support healthy environments and reduce air quality risk.
• All reports are completed to planning authority specifications, helping secure a smooth planning submission and decision.

Planning application drawings illustrate the proposed development clearly and accurately to meet local authority submission requirements.

• We prepare detailed, professionally drafted drawings that communicate design intent, layout and scale for planning approval.
• We produce plans, elevations, sections and site layouts to support a complete and compliant planning submission.
• We assess design constraints and optimise layouts to balance practicality, aesthetics and policy requirements.
• Our team ensures all drawings align with Building Regulations, planning policy and relevant technical standards.
• We recommend design improvements where beneficial to strengthen the application and streamline the approval process.
• All drawings are prepared to planning authority specifications and formatted to support a successful planning application.

Parking surveys demonstrate how your development will meet local parking standards and transport planning requirements set by local authorities.

• We prepare tailored parking survey reports that evidence existing parking conditions and assess future demand associated with your proposed development.
• We collect and analyse real-time parking data, including occupancy, turnover, duration and peak-time pressure.
• We identify constraints, opportunities and the suitability of nearby parking provision.
• Our Focus 360 Energy consultants ensure compliance with relevant planning guidance, transport policies and highway requirements.
• We recommend practical, cost-effective parking management strategies to support a well-balanced design and reduce localised parking stress.
• Reports are prepared to the planning authority specifications to support a smooth submission and approval process.