Flood Risk Assessments (FRAs):
Understanding and mitigating flood risk is essential to gaining planning approval and ensuring long-term resilience. We deliver detailed assessments in line with national planning policy and Environment Agency requirements.
- Site-specific Flood Risk Assessments (FRA)
- Sequential and Exception Test support
- Liaison with Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) and the Environment Agency
- Flood mitigation strategies and design recommendations
- Surface water and fluvial risk modelling
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Strategies:
Effective drainage planning enhances sustainability, reduces flood risk, and is a planning requirement for most developments. Our SuDS strategies combine technical rigour with design integration.
- Preliminary SuDS strategy and outline drainage design
- Greenfield/brownfield runoff assessments
- Drainage catchment mapping and hydraulic calculations
- Integration of SuDS into landscape and masterplanning
- Design for compliance with local and national SuDS standards (CIRIA, DEFRA, etc.)
Feasibility Studies:
Before detailed design begins, we assess technical and regulatory viability to de-risk your project from the outset.
- Initial site appraisal and desk-based flood screening
- Utility and infrastructure constraints mapping
- Review of planning policy and development constraints
- Early-stage consultation with relevant authorities
- Recommendations to inform land acquisition or early investment decisions