Flood Risk, Water and Drainage Consultancy
As well as arboriculture and ecology, our team specialises in carrying out surveys of other categories to support new development projects. Such investigations, strategies, surveys, reports and plans covered on this page relate to flood risk, water and drainage.
From urban areas with impermeable surfaces to rural settings with a risk of flooding from surface water or issues with natural flood management, our survey work supports developers, landowners, infrastructure providers and public bodies. It could be that you’re dealing with significant local flooding incidents, preparing a drainage strategy or applying for consent to work on ordinary watercourses; whatever the situation, our team is ready to help.
With our help, you can tick all of the boxes that the local authorities set when it comes to granting or rejecting planning applications. Not only that, but we can also help clients satisfy regulatory compliance, enhance infrastructure design, remove any concerns surrounding climate change and coastal change, and work closely with the requirements, good practice guidelines and technical evidence of water companies and risk management authorities.
Our Flood Risk, Water and Drainage Services
We offer a full suite of services to help identify flood risk areas, manage surface water flooding, improve flood resilience and deal with any other issues related to flood risk, water and drainage that could have a significant effect on your development plans.
Below are the core services we offer:
Flood Risk & Modelling
Flood Risk Assessment (FRA)
Flood Modelling
Flood Emergency Plan
Flood Investigation & Watercourse Consent
Section 19 Flood Investigation
Section 23 Ordinary Watercourse Consent
Drainage & Surface Water Management
Drainage Surveys
Drainage Strategies
SuDS Management Plan
Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP)
Environmental Compliance & Permitting
Environmental Permits
Pollution Prevention Plan
Our Consultancy Team
After years of experience with both minor and major developments throughout the country, we’ve become fully aware of the sporadic and intense nature of rainfall events and the effect they can have, as well as such factors as water drainage and the conflict between the water environment and built infrastructure.
We operate as a partnership, working with each other to share knowledge, stay on top of the latest updates from the Environment Agency website, and request information on past flood warnings from the Met Office.
Our consultants are capable of being responsible for managing flood risk across a wide range of projects, especially where surface water flood risk needs to be assessed. From the moment we’re instructed to work on your behalf, we will manage local flood risks by identifying site vulnerabilities, designing resilient systems and applying national guidance in a local context.
It’s possible for developers to deal with obstacles raised by either the district council, the county council or a unitary authority, and even such things as internal drainage boards, the national flood forum, local communities, national highways or other organisations that cover national or local circumstances. Regardless of what your problem is, if it involves flood risk, surface water, drainage or a related issue, speak to our team and let us support you.
Talk to Our Team About Your Flood Risk, Water and Drainage Needs
If you’re planning a development, experiencing drainage issues or responding to flood risk concerns, get in touch with our specialist consultants today. Our team can provide trustworthy and actionable advice for sites anywhere in the UK, so by speaking to us as early as possible, you can guarantee a survey slot that fits in with your development schedule.
By taking account of the impact of flood risk, water and drainage on your development site, you can co-operate with any and all relevant authorities, inspect the affected physical features, and share information with your planning officer to help your application for planning permission.
Whether you’re ready to book one of our services or just want further information, reach out to our team by filling out a contact form online, calling us or emailing us. We can then speak to you directly, offer you a free quote for the work you need, and give you an indication of how the process will play out.