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Ecology & BiodiversityHabitats, species, trees and biodiversity net gain.
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Ecology & Biodiversity
Understand habitats, protected species and trees before fixing the site layout.
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Ecology surveysEstablish the ecological baseline.
Biodiversity Net GainAssess and plan biodiversity outcomes.
Bat surveysBuildings, trees and seasonal surveys.
Reptile surveysInvestigate suitable habitat.
Tree surveysInform retention, layout and protection.
Environmental AssessmentsAir, noise, odour and contaminated land.
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Environmental Assessments
Investigate pollution, amenity and ground conditions with evidence matched to your site.
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Air quality assessmentAir pollution and sensitive receptors.
Noise surveys & assessmentsSound, neighbours and planning conditions.
Odour assessmentSources, effects and appropriate controls.
Contaminated land assessmentPast land uses and ground conditions.
Planning & DevelopmentEnvironmental and health impact assessment.
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Planning & Development
Bring wider environmental and health considerations into development decisions.
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Environmental impact assessmentScreening, scoping and coordinated evidence.
Health impact assessmentCommunity health and wellbeing.
Climate & SustainabilityClimate resilience, energy and sustainability.
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Climate & Sustainability
Address climate effects, resilience, energy and sustainability within your proposal.
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Climate change impact assessmentClimate effects and adaptation.
Energy & sustainability statementsExplain the development’s approach.
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Published location guidesBiodiversity Net Gain locationsFind the relevant area within the BNG network.Bat surveys in EnglandExplore established national survey guidance.Air quality in LondonPlanning evidence for London proposals.
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Day: October 16, 2026

A landscaped pond with reeds, planted margins and surrounding trees.

Climate & sustainability

Drainage Strategy vs SuDS: What Does a Development Need?

Understand how drainage strategies and SuDS work together, what planning evidence to prepare, and how to coordinate water management with development design.

October 16, 2026 No Comments

The River Thames beside buildings and transport infrastructure in London.

Environmental impact assessment

When Is a Flood Risk Assessment Required for Planning Permission?

Check when a planning application in England needs a Flood Risk Assessment, including Zone 1 sites, surface water risk and the one-hectare trigger.

October 16, 2026 No Comments

Aerial view of residential streets, junctions and terraced housing.

Environmental impact assessment

Transport Assessment vs Transport Statement: What’s the Difference?

Understand the difference between a Transport Assessment and a Transport Statement, when each may be needed, and how to prepare a useful planning brief.

October 16, 2026 No Comments