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Flood Risk, Water and Drainage

For help with preventing surface water, managing local flood risk and carrying out sustainable drainage, check out our available services on our dedicated flood risk, water and drainage hub.

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Flood Risk & Modelling

Such surveys and plans help with developments in areas near a main river or coastal water. With these services, we can provide flood risk information, analyse water levels, inspect flooding from surface water, and navigate the risk of flooding in different scenarios, such as following extreme rainfall.

Flood Investigation & Watercourse Consent

Our services in this section work with lead local flood authorities, public authorities and private stakeholders when it comes to a flood event on a watercourse, particularly for developing or redeveloping certain structures near an ordinary watercourse.

Drainage & Surface Water Management

In this category, the services focus on surveys, strategies and plans surrounding drainage and surface water management, making sure water is effectually drained using sustainable drainage systems, natural drainage techniques and local flood risk management.

Environmental Compliance & Permitting

Services below work to obtain permits for works affected by coastal erosion risk management or where flood and coastal activities could alter the environment, and remain compliant with water and sewerage companies, rural affairs departments and local government.

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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.

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