Planning Services
Expertise you can rely on
Our comprehensive planning support services
Why choose SOL? The answer is simple: we know what we’re doing.
Our consultants and specialists will support your organisation all the way. From project inception to final construction and operation, we’ll make sure your new build goes smoothly and sustainably, in full compliance with all the relevant regulations.
What makes us different
Many projects are held up as planners try to wrangle a complex, shifting set of environmental planning and permitting factors. We take a holistic approach, tackling these factors together. The proven benefits include shorter lead time, lower overall cost, and consistent buy-in from all statutory consultees and regulators.
Our experienced in-house team works with a multidisciplinary network of trusted specialists to cover every aspect of your planning process. That’s why we’ve got such a great track record across a wide spectrum of sectors and situations.
The SOL team has the skill set to assist developers at any stage of a project, from inception right up to commissioning. This includes assistance with site selection, due diligence and scoping, all of which can help to demonstrate potential risks in very early stages of development, and reduce the risk of complexities.
How we help
- Bespoke planning guidance and support
- Discharge of conditions and development of monitoring programmes
- Completion of all stages of the planning process, from pre-app to operation
- Completion of environmental impact assessments
- Phase 1 and Phase 2 site assessment
- Air quality and odour impact prediction, assessment and control
- Water quality studies, flood risk assessment and sustainable water use
- Ecological studies, Phase 1 habitat surveys, nature conservation assessment and management plans
- Noise and vibration measurement, monitoring, prediction, assessment and control
- Archaeological and built heritage appraisal
- Identification and assessment of impacts on and from ground conditions, including site investigations, contamination risk assessments and remediation design
- Assessment and mitigation of landscape and visibility impacts
- Construction impact management, preparation and implementation of construction method statements
Planning is our speciality
At SOL, we know the planning process inside out. We understand the complexities of planning regulations and frameworks, and this allows us to offer practical and tailored support to all our clients at every stage of the build.
We are experts in interpreting and applying local and national planning policies, ensuring maximum sustainability, and tackling compliance challenges. Our advice is always informed, pragmatic and effective.
Your next step
Whether you need advice on current developments, new projects, or have questions about specific planning requirements and their implications, our team is here to help. Get in touch today to discuss your needs.
Drop us a line
If you want expert, independent sustainability advice for your new project, just call or email us. One of our team members will be in touch as soon as possible.