Always on hand to provide guidance on issues as they arose, their sensitive approach and steadfast commitment allowed us to unlock the development potential.
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Asserting an early influence
Clients often opt to involve us at the very earliest stages in their development projects. Our integrated service and expertise mean we can help to identify key obstacles and put in place the right strategies to overcome any issues.
More involved to add value
Our advice is so useful that we’re often involved in supporting clients’ site-finding activities. We provide market leading accessibility modelling to identify ‘off radar’ sites that are inherently linked to the principles of sustainable development, as required under the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in England and Planning Policy Wales (PPW). We assess whether site flood risk is poorly defined, and where development will be significantly constrained by flood risk or the requirements for managing site drainage.
In fact, we have developed our market leading approach to provide quantifiable measures of transport related accessibility credentials of potential locations for new development; in combination with its risk of flooding and drainage constraints, to engage positively with local Councils.
Sustainability at front of mind
We take a lead role in the masterplan process, drawing on the expertise of our in-house transport planners, as well as our flood risk, drainage and infrastructure engineering colleagues. We ensure that our engineering solutions are able to balance the need to create quality new places with local distinctiveness; but which are also based on sound engineering principles that can move swiftly through the adoption process.
We recognise the potential opportunity that water management strategies can offer in delivering biodiversity gains and supporting active travel corridors. We take a design led approach with our in-house colleagues and external partners to maximise the opportunity, informed by detailed hydraulic models where necessary.
Committed to improving a range of projects
The schemes we’re involved in range in size and complexity, starting with just a few dwellings with simple access and layout considerations; through to large, strategic, mixed-use schemes of 1,200+ dwellings, that require extensive modelling of the wider network and delivery of strategic infrastructure improvements.
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Our sector experience
We use our experience, insight and analytical approaches to respond to the exact needs of our clients; and identify and solve problems by targeting solutions that take in the bigger picture.
Residential
We’re often involved early in projects, supporting site-finding activities, and moving on to the masterplan process. Schemes range from a few dwellings with simple access and layout considerations, through to large, mixed use schemes requiring modelling of the wider network and strategic infrastructure improvements.
Renewables
We support development for wind, solar and energy-from-waste projects throughout the UK. This includes large scale wind farms to expansive solar schemes in areas of risk of flooding. As a corporate IEMA partner, we understand the specific legal requirements of environmental impact assessment.
Commercial & Industrial
Whether it’s transport planning or highway design, flood risk or drainage strategies, we understand the nuances of industrial and commercial development. We can take a lead role in optimising the masterplan process, support planning with robust evidence, and provide accurate, cost-effective construction designs.
Retail
We’re a trusted partner for a number of regional and national developers, bringing extensive knowledge of commercial development. We enable a scheme to be commercially optimised, understanding the importance of maximising passing trade; while also minimising the severity of associated traffic effects.
Health & Wellbeing
Our team of experts has extensive experience of advising on all types of health and wellbeing facilities. We provide transport planning, highway, flood risk and drainage input across a range of developments, including primary and secondary schools, GP surgeries, pharmacies and dental practices.
Leisure
Every leisure development is different – whether it’s a new campsite, gym or stadium. The journey through the planning system is just the start. We ensure that fundamental engineering principles are ingrained in our solutions, to expedite the design and approval stages, and get contractors on site sooner.
