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Environmental Planning Services
Environmental Specialists
Plowman Craven's in-house environmental planning team is able to support on all aspects of the environmental assessment process, from carrying out initial environmental baseline surveys to providing design advice to mitigate any adverse impacts on the environment. We provide support for the following environmental disciplines:
- Noise, Vibration & Air Quality
- Land Quality & Contaminated Land Assessment
- Townscape & Heritage
- Daylight, Sunlight & Overshadowing
- Archaeology
- Flood Risk & Drainage
- Ecology
Environmental Planning Services...
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Pre-Acquisition Surveys and Environmental Due Diligence
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Planning Application Support, including Section 73 and Reserved Matters Applications
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EIA Management and Coordination
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Stakeholder Engagement
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Noise, Vibration and Air Quality Monitoring
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Construction and Demolition Environmental Management
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Ground Investigation, Remediation and Environmental Monitoring
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Operational Environmental Management
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Planning Condition Discharge
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Pre-Completion Air Tightness and Sound Insulation Testing
Pre-Acquisition Surveys and Environmental Due Diligence
Environmental due diligence is an increasingly important part of corporate due diligence and failure to adequately assess environmental risks can lead to unexpected costs and project delays. We offer pre-acquisition environmental assessment services which feed into feasibility studies, helping to identify environmental issues and opportunities, and maximising the potential for a site or portfolio.
Services include
- Environmental feasibility studies and early planning mitigation
- Environmental desktop studies – including Phase 1 contaminated land assessments, ecology, flood risk and other environmental considerations
- Review of environmental contractual obligations
- Identifying onerous environmental requirements and associated cost implications
- On-site environmental surveys to assess viability and likely need/cost of environmental mitigation/remediation including Phase 2 ground investigations
Planning Application Support, including Section 73 and Reserved Matters Applications
We deliver a range of environmental surveys and assessments to support the planning process, including land quality & contamination, ecology, noise, air quality, flood risk and rights of light.
We also provide support with local authority technical liaison and have a proven track record of achieving mutually beneficial planning outcomes.
Services include
- Support with planning applications, including Section 73 and Reserved Matters applications
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) management and coordination
- Expert review of environmental planning requirements
- Technical reporting including noise, air quality, contaminated land assessment, ecology and flood risk
- Stakeholder management
EIA Management and Coordination
We undertake, coordinate and manage Environmental Impact Assessments to determine the likely significant environmental effects of new developments including residential, commercial and retail. We also have experience with energy and infrastructure developments, taking clients through each step of the process, from initial Screening and Scoping to the production of the Environmental Statement.
Services include
- EIA Screening to determine if an EIA is needed
- EIA Scoping to agree the approach of the EIA
- Undertaking EIA to determine the likely significant environmental effects of a new development
- Preparation of Environmental Statements and Non-Technical Summaries
Stakeholder Engagement
PC Enviro provide consultation throughout the planning process from initial feasibility to demolition and construction. Our collaborative approach helps build strong working relationships with all stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcome.
Services include
- Consultation with all key stakeholders including local authorities, Environment Agency, Natural England and Historic England
- Attendance at pre-application meetings and public exhibitions
Noise, Vibration and Air Quality Monitoring
We offer a full range of automated and manual noise, vibration and air quality surveys and monitoring using state-of-the-art monitoring systems, providing real-time web interfaces to help keep clients and stakeholders engaged and informed. SMS texts are triggered automatically to notify site managers when levels are elevated in order for them to take action to avoid complaints.
A full range of structural and deformation monitoring services available.
Construction and Demolition Environmental Management
Noise, vibration and dust from construction or demolition activities and the management of contamination and waste soil can cause significant risk to contractors and developers and, when not properly managed, can lead to programme delays, commercial impacts and reputational damage.
Plowman Craven can provide assistance in the preparation and management of Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP), especially in relation to the more technically complex elements such as noise and vibration or contamination, waste and materials management for remediation projects.
We offer a range of assessment, monitoring and consultancy services to minimise potential risks and achieve compliance with local authority requirements.
Services include
- Noise, vibration and air quality modelling of construction activities in advance of construction to predict potential impacts and potential for complaints
- Cost-effective advice regarding environmental mitigation/remediation measures
- Material and waste soil management including sampling, analysis and reporting
- Environmental monitoring, sampling and reporting including ground gas, groundwater and surface water
- Site supervision to assist with implementation of mitigation/remediation requirements
- Invasive species, ecology and archaeology surveys
- Assistance with management/closure of outstanding contaminated land planning conditions
- Environmental management plans and trigger action plans and support gaining consents
- Material and soil management plans for sites with significant earthwork requirements or contamination risk
- Discharge of planning conditions
Ground Investigation, Remediation and Environmental Monitoring
We offer a full range of intrusive ground investigation surveys, remediation and on-site monitoring services to support every stage of a project’s lifecycle from feasibility and pre-acquisition through to design, planning, construction and end use.
Services include
- Phase 2 ground investigations including site supervision, sampling, analysis and reporting
- Material and waste soil management including sampling, analysis and reporting
- Environmental monitoring, sampling and reporting including ground gas, groundwater and surface water
- Expert review of remediation/mitigation design requirements
- Preparation of remediation options appraisals and remediation strategies
- Verification sampling and reporting
Operational Environmental Management
Once a development is operational, we offer a range of assessment, monitoring and consultancy services to assist with achieving compliance with license/permit requirements.
Services include
- Environmental monitoring, sampling and reporting including dust, noise, ground gas, groundwater and surface water
- Technical assessments and reporting to support license/permit requirements
- Consultation with Stakeholders
Planning Condition Discharge
Once consent has been granted, we provide advice and support throughout the demolition and construction phases.
Services include
- Discharge of environmental planning conditions including Reserved Matters applications
- Post-planning advice including Section 73 applications
Pre-Completion Air Tightness and Sound Insulation Testing
We provide accredited air tightness and sound insulation testing to contractors and developers to satisfy Building Regulation requirements. These services are delivered in combination with Plowman Craven’s Area Referencing services, offering a comprehensive ‘one-stop shop’.
Our experienced teams respond at short notice on the largest of projects. Should the test fail, we provide simple and cost-effective mitigation advice to help resolve any problems.
Integrated Efficiencies
Our Environmental Planning Services are integrated with Plowman Craven’s broader surveying and measurement services throughout the project lifecycle.
Innovative Approach
We deploy the latest tools & technologies - including managing and presenting data in a BIM environment - to add value to our environmental services.
Trusted Experts
Our experts have significant experience in the environmental industry, having held senior positions with some of the UK’s largest consultancies.
Environmental Planning Services brochure
Take a look at our Environmental Planning Services brochure to see how our consultative and expert approach can help to minimise risk and create programme efficiencies on projects.
Our Environmental Planning Projects
Our consultative and expert approach means we can identify and minimise environmental risks on projects. This is demonstrated by a strong track record working on some of the largest developments in the UK.
Some of our work
A Complete Monitoring Package
For centralised installation, management and delivery of a complete monitoring package, our environmental monitoring services are fully integrated with our range of structural monitoring & engineering services.
How Can We Help?
Let’s discuss your requirements and see how our expertise in Environmental Planning Services can help on your next project.
Plowman Craven has 60 years’ experience providing integrated measurement and consultancy services to the property and infrastructure markets.
