Scope and evidence

Built around planning, development and compliance decisions.

Use this page to understand when the service is usually needed, what evidence is reviewed and what information helps us quote accurately.

Planning and regulator context
Clear deliverables and next steps
Linked services considered early

A Phase 1 Desktop Study identifies potential contamination, environmental constraints and development risks before planning, acquisition or construction decisions are made.

When this service is used

This is commonly used for planning applications, planning condition discharge, due diligence, land purchase and early development risk screening.

Planning supportHelps provide evidence requested by planning teams, consultants, architects, developers or local authorities.

Development risk controlIdentifies likely constraints early so the project team can avoid delays, redesign or avoidable follow-up work.

What the report normally includes

Site setting and environmental database review
Historical mapping and previous land-use review
Conceptual site model and pollutant linkage assessment
Planning and regulatory context review
Clear recommendations for Phase 2 or further assessment where required

What we need from you

Providing the right information at the start helps us confirm the scope, quote accurately and avoid back-and-forth once the work is underway.

Site address and postcode
Planning reference if available
Red-line boundary plan
Proposed development layout
Any previous reports or planning condition wording

Useful to know before you enquire

Planning condition wording mattersWhere a local authority has issued specific wording, upload it with your enquiry so the scope matches the requirement.

One site can need several reportsThe enquiry builder lets you select multiple services so linked constraints can be reviewed together.

Documents speed up quotingPlans, red-line boundaries, previous reports and planning references help us confirm what is actually needed.

Clear next stepsWhere further survey, testing or assessment may be needed, we aim to explain that clearly before work proceeds.

FAQ

Common questions

Do I need this report for planning?

It depends on your site, proposal and the wording from the local planning authority. We can review the planning reference or condition.

Can I add other reports to the same enquiry?

Yes. The enquiry builder allows multiple services and one set of supporting documents.

Related services

These services are often reviewed alongside Phase 1 Desktop Study depending on the site, planning context and proposed development.

Structured enquiry

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Our custom enquiry builder asks service-specific questions so we can confirm the correct scope, identify linked services and avoid unnecessary delays.

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