Planning - Ensphere

Circular Economy Analysis

Demonstrating how the proposed development integrates circular economy principles across design, construction, and operation, the Circular Economy Statement outlines measures for resource efficiency, waste reduction, and maximising material reuse and recycling. By aligning with policy objectives, it ensures compliance, supports sustainability goals, and drives long-term value creation.

Climate Change Appraisal 

Assessing probabilistic climate projections to identify potential impacts. Our Climate Change Appraisal explains how the development reduces its impact on climate change through emission abatement, while incorporating mitigation and adaptation measures to address potential climate risks.

Our extensive experience with planning requirements fosters expert consultancy from the earliest stages - ensuring design proposals incorporate all necessary measures to allow applicable performance targets to be achieved. Our team also offers ongoing support throughout negotiations with local authorities, helping to streamline approvals and achieve successful outcomes.

Construction Environmental Management Plan

Detailing strategies to minimise and mitigate environmental impacts during construction. Our Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) consultancy provides a structured approach to compliance with local authority and regulatory requirements. By embedding responsible practices, it supports sustainable delivery and reduces project risk.

Dynamic Operational Energy Assessment

Modelling operational energy performance through advanced dynamic simulation. Our Dynamic Operational Energy Assessment consultancy evaluates building performance under varying conditions in line with CIBSE TM54 methodology. By improving accuracy at the planning stage, it helps optimise energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and achieve sustainability targets.

Economic Statements

Identifying the economic effects of a proposed development during construction and operation. Our Economic Statement consultancy assesses impacts on employment, local spending, and the wider area. By addressing potential risks and highlighting benefits, it supports informed decision-making and demonstrates economic value.

EIA Technical Chapters

Providing detailed analysis of environmental topics such as climate, socio-economics, and human health. Our EIA Technical Chapters are prepared as part of the wider Environmental Statement to assess impacts associated large-scale development proposals. Advice can also be provided during the screening and scoping process.

Energy Statement 

Presenting the energy strategy for a proposed development. Our Energy Statements demonstrate how schemes align to the Energy Hierarchy, considering efficiency measures, district energy, and low or zero-carbon technologies. By highlighting how carbon emissions have been minimised, the Statements seek to respond to planning policy objectives and targets.

Health Impact Assessment

Evaluating the potential health impacts of a development in relation to local infrastructure and population needs. Our Health Impact Assessments (HIA) identify potential impacts and recommend suitable mitigation measures, where necessary. By promoting health-conscious design, it ensures compliance and enhances community wellbeing.

Socio-Economic Appraisal

Assessing the social and economic implications of a development. Our Socio-Economic Appraisals assess a project's wider impact, going beyond just financial viability to evaluate costs and benefits for the community and economy, aligning with sustainable development goals. These appraisals quantify impacts like job creation, local spending, tax revenue, and social welfare.

Sustainability Statement

Highlighting the sustainability credentials of a scheme. Our Sustainability Statements consider the core planning principle of a “presumption in favour of sustainable development”, setting out how the development responds to local and national planning policies, highlighting strategic, masterplan, building design and construction proposals.

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Thermal Comfort Analysis

Assessing overheating risk through Dynamic Simulation Modelling (DSM) in line with CIBSE TM52, TM59, and Building Regulations Part O. Our Thermal Comfort Analysis consultancy identifies strategies for mitigating thermal risks. By ensuring occupant comfort and regulatory compliance, it supports resilient design.

Waste Management Plans

Defining waste reduction, storage, and disposal strategies for construction and operation phases. Our Waste Management Plans ensure compliance with local authority requirements and developer objectives. By promoting resource efficiency, they help reduce environmental impact and support sustainable delivery.

Whole Life Carbon Assessment

Estimating carbon emissions across the entire lifecycle of a building using recognised methodologies. Our Whole Life Carbon Assessment consultancy informs target setting and identifies reduction opportunities. By benchmarking performance, it supports compliance and demonstrates environmental responsibility.