Climate

Our team includes international experts in climate change, with previous experience of supporting a diverse range of planning and permitting projects, giving conference presentations internationally, and undertaking greenhouse gas research using satellite remote sensing in collaboration with multiple international bodies, such as NASA. We can help with projects of any size, focusing on delivering a robust, efficient and well communicated service to clients.

As an independent environmental consultancy providing customer focused expert help to developers, planners, architects, industrial operators, farmers, public bodies, NGOs, lawyers and other businesses. Having supported over a thousand projects throughout our team’s careers, we are well placed to provide experienced air quality support for a diverse range of sectors. 

Our company is a family business, putting value in reputation and legacy and fostering strong long-term relationships with clients. Our culture of integrity and accountability enables trust. As a small business we gain a deeper understanding of client’s specific context, enabling highly tailored and client-focused services, with flexible and adaptive solutions. With direct access to experienced consultants, clients are provided with high levels of care, pride, and dedication, as well as faster decision making and project timescales. We our niche expertise, clients benefit from our deep understanding and are provided with relevant and practical advice.

Greenhouse Gas and Climate Change

Pre-Planning Assessment

  • Feasibility Risk Assessments (RIBA Stage 1)
  • Greenhouse Gas Calculations and Assessments for Planning (RIBA Stage 2 & 3)
  • Screening Assessments
  • Greenhouse Gas Monitoring and Reviews
  • Combustion Plant Emission Calculations
  • Adaptation and Resilience Assessments
  • EIA Screening & Scoping
  • ES Chapters and Associated Documentation

Planning Conditions

  • Planning Condition Support (RIBA Stage 4)
  • Carbon/Climate Management Plans
  • Low Emission Strategies (LES)
  • Net Zero Plans
  • Monitoring Strategy Development
  • Greenhouse Gas Monitoring

Net Zero Carbon

  • High-Level Net Zero Carbon Assessments for Planning
  • Detailed Net Zero Carbon Assessments for Planning
Cogan Air Quality Monitoring and Meteorology Weather Monitoring

Climate Monitoring

  • Continuous Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Surveys
  • Meteorological Weather Monitoring and Data

Local Authority Expert

  • EIA Technical Review Services
  • LPA Technical Support Local Plan Advice
  • Climate Change Summaries
  • Expert Witness

Environmental Permitting

  • Climate Risk Assessments
  • H1 Calculations
  • Permit Applications
  • Permit Management
  • UK ETS Advice

Business Support

  • Business Carbon Footprints
  • Business Net Zero Assessments
  • Business Net Zero Plans
  • Business Climate Risk Assessments
  • Business Climate Adaptation Plans

Research and Guidance

  • Technical Support and Research for Regulators and NGOs
  • Guidance Development

Infrastructure Support

  • Road, Rail, Sea, Air Infrastructure Support
  • Regional Greenhouse Gas Assessments

Expert Witness

  • Expert Advice
  • Summary Statements
  • Expert Witness

Our Sectors

Featured Projects

Fairacres Barnet

Fairacres Barnet

Prepared the air quality neutral assessment in support of the planning application for a 3-storey block of residential apartments for elderly care.
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Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon

Cerrigcochion Road, Brecon

Produced the air quality assessment in support of the planning application for a new coach depot. This included successfully responding to Council Officers to ensure ...
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London Wall West

London Wall West

Provided detailed air quality and climate expertise as part of the Environmental Statement Review on behalf of the City of London Corporation. The London Wall ...
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Our Client Opinions?

Thank you so much the below, this is really helpful. We will review and proceed with next steps accordingly.
private client - Estate Manager
You are genuinely a nice person.
Private client - development Management consultancy
Many thanks for the quick turnaround on this...Once again, thank you for your support and the swift response.
private client - independent planning advisors
Great, thanks very much, I appreciate the quick turnaround.
Private client - eia consultancy
Thanks Austin and for responding.  Appreciate your input and work!
Private client - Town Planning consultancy
Always to the point and get the job done.
private client - planning consultancy
Thanks Austin, much appreciated.
Private client - Mineral Planning and Development Surveyor
Great - thanks for the update Austin. This looks good - no comments from me.
Private client - independent mineral consultancy
Thanks for the update below. It looks positive!
private client - Housing development officer
Amazing, thank you!
private client - EIA Coordinator
I would like to thank you all for the huge efforts made in securing such a valuable consent in such short order. An impressive achievement!
Private client - real estate development business
A pleasure to work on such a linear process with a great team.
private client - Architect
Thank you all for your hard work on this, it’s been a long time coming, but I think worth the wait. A unanimous decision is amazing!
Private client - Architect
Thank you all for your hard work and support over the last year on this job.
Private client - planning and architecture practice
I’m pleased to confirm the application was unanimously approved at committee today! Thanks all for your hard work really satisfying getting this one over the line and will certainly be having a beer tonight!
private client - Planning consultancy