Infrastructure Project Areas
Energy
Power Generation, Solar, Wind, Power Transmission and Distribution, Waste
Water
Civil Engineering, Tunnelling, Pipelines and Utilities
Transport
Rail, Aviation, Waterways, Highways and Bridges
Communication
Telecoms, Masts, Data Storage
Site appraisal and consenting strategy
We start with a planning and environmental factors appraisal - assessing opportunities, constraints and the potential for development of a specific site. The subsequent Land and Consents Strategy is an essential tool required to ensure risks that could affect project scope, programme, and budget are identified at an early stage.
Environmental impact assessment
We offer a full service that will assemble and coordinate topic specialists to deliver environmental surveys, Environmental Statements, non-technical summaries, and deliverable environmental mitigation solutions.
Planning application coordination and production
We will coordinate the entire planning application process from inception, through submission, and ultimately project delivery. Leading the assembly of a technical team of consenting experts to produce an application that leads to the timely implementation of the project aims.
Permitted Development Rights
Expert advice regarding the most efficient planning and consenting route available for any given project using the frequently updated permitted development rights and prior approval mechanisms.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement
Creating a bespoke engagement strategy and dialogue with community stakeholders.
Planning Obligations and Commitments Negotiation
Direct engagement and negotiation with local planning authorities about the provision of planning obligations and commitments.
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) became mandatory in England for most new planning applications from February 2024, as per the Environment Act 2021. This requires all new applications (with a small number of exemptions) to deliver at least a 10% Net Gain in ‘biodiversity units’ - i.e. wildlife habitats. Our team of consultants can assist you in fulfilling this mandatory requirement for most developments.