PLANNING STAGE RIBA 0-3
Energy & Sustainability Reports For Planning Applications
Supporting Residential & Mixed-Use Developments Nationwide.
Working closely with your team, our planning specialists will:
Energy & Sustainability Assessments for Planning Applications
WHY CHOOSE ENERGIST
We review the sustainability and energy planning policies relevant to your development, including local planning authority (LPA) requirements, the London Plan, and regional sustainability frameworks – all to determine which technical assessments are required as part of your planning application.
Where policy expectations are unclear or open to interpretation, we engage directly with LPAs to agree the scope of reporting required, including:
We then develop a compliant sustainability strategy that aligns with planning policy while also supporting future Building Regulations compliance and wider net zero or ESG commitments.
Sustainability Input at RIBA Stages 0–3
Working alongside your planning consultants and design team from early concept stage, we provide technical sustainability input to support planning-compliant design development.
This includes advice on:
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Building fabric performance and energy demand reduction
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Site-wide energy strategies
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Overheating risk mitigation
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Passive design measures
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Low and zero carbon (LZC) technology feasibility
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Whole Life Carbon reduction opportunities
Our recommendations are developed with planning policy compliance in mind, while balancing cost, buildability, spatial constraints, and programme requirements.
Need Sustainability Support for Your Planning Application?
Our planning sustainability consultants can advise on the assessments required to support your development at planning stage
We’ll help you understand what’s required by your Local Planning Authority and develop a compliant, cost-effective strategy aligned with planning policy.