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

Infiltration Testing supports drainage design and planning condition discharge by assessing how surface water can soak into the ground.

When this service is used

Commonly used for planning conditions, drainage strategies, soakaway design and sites where surface water disposal needs evidence for the project team or local authority.

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

Infiltration test scope review
Site-specific testing approach based on ground conditions
Results suitable for drainage design input
Commentary on suitability for soakaway or infiltration drainage
Clear limitations and next-step advice 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
Proposed drainage layout if available
Trial pit or access constraints
Planning condition wording if applicable
Required reporting deadline

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 for planning?

It depends on the site, proposal and local authority requirements. Send the planning wording or reference and we can advise.

Can I request this with other services?

Yes. Use the enquiry builder to add multiple services in one submission.

Related services

These services are often reviewed alongside Infiltration Testing depending on the site, planning context and proposed development.

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