Planning and Development

Climate Change Strategy

The impact of Climate Change can be felt everywhere, from rising sea levels, increased flood risk and erosion, to deterioration in air quality and temperature change. All of these affect how we will live and work and will influence the form, scale and measures necessary to create sustainable development.

MLM provides comprehensive advice and solutions to mitigate the impact of climatic changes.

 

Land and Property Advice

Acquisition and divestiture of land and property requires audit, assessment and advice at an early stage. The key influences on the Planning and Development process can have major implications on site value and development potential.

MLM provides an integrated service to stakeholders on sustainability, environmental compliance, buildings and infrastructure. We provide valuable support and advice, allowing informed and considered commercial decisions to be made with confidence.

 

Development Opportunities and Constraints

Site development requires a comprehensive understanding of the key environmental, engineering and planning considerations that influence development form, layout and viability. At MLM we have extensive understanding and experience of opportunities and constraints on related issues that include land quality, flood risk, site access, ecological impact, serviceability and site engineering. We maximise site value and potential.

 

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental assessment is a fundamental requisite at both strategic and project level. We can assist in specialist studies and the co-ordination of specialist subcontractors which support the EIA.

We provide lead consultant and project management services in EIA and Environmental Statement preparation.

 

Feasibility, Concept and Master Planning

Urban design, development of master plans and regeneration require the early input of specialist technical advice in infrastructure, transport and access, development and construction phasing, and site engineering, together with environmental and energy considerations.

MLM provides clear advice and has a proven track record in successfully assisting in the delivery of sustainable developments.

 

Planning Application Support

At MLM we have extensive knowledge of the Planning process and can provide advice and guidance on the national standard planning system, and detailed requirements at local and national level for submission of reports and surveys in support of planning applications.

Our multidisciplinary service and approach means we deliver the comprehensive range of scientific and engineering support documents.

 

Transportation Planning

In today’s society of environmental and sustainable awareness, the need to deliver sustainable transport strategies is vital to the success of a development.

At MLM we provide comprehensive traffic and transportation advice through the planning process in consideration of technical, strategic and policy issues. This can include preparing Travel Plans, undertaking negotiations with public transport providers and subsequent negotiations associated with Section 106 Agreements to reduce the client’s costs.

 

Sustainability

Sustainability within the built environment runs through every aspect of development.

We provide our Clients with practical and commercial advice on comprehensive services that include renewable energy studies, building and infrastructure design, and sustainability statements that include BREEAM, SAP and SBEM and Code for Sustainable Homes.

Sustainability is at the heart of our business.