UK Assessments and Reports: Full List 

Below is the list of consultant reports that may be required for renovating a residential property within the UK. It's best to check with the local council to confirm which reports are required for your specific proposal. 

It's important to note that not all of these reports will be required for every development and it's best to check with the local council to confirm which reports are required for your specific proposal. Additionally, the cost for these assessments will vary depending on the type of assessment, location, and the professional providing the service.

The most common assessments and surveys for a UK planning application include a site analysis, ecology survey, flood risk assessment, heritage impact assessment, and transport assessment. The specific requirements can vary depending on the nature and location of the development.

A

• Access and Inclusion Statement: This report assesses the accessibility and inclusivity of the proposed development for people with disabilities.

• Access Statement: This report provides information on the accessibility of the proposed development for people with disabilities.

• Acoustic Report: This report provides information on the acoustic performance of the proposed development, including sound insulation and noise reduction measures.

• Air Quality Assessment: This report assesses the potential impact of the proposed development on air quality in the surrounding area, and any measures that will be taken to mitigate any adverse effects.

• Archaeological Assessment: This report assesses the potential impact of the proposed development on any archaeological sites or features in the area.

B

• Biodiversity Survey / Protected Species Report: This report provides information on the presence of any protected species or habitats within the development site and surrounding area, and any measures that will be taken to protect them.

• Building for Life Assessment: This assessment evaluates the design and layout of the proposed development against a set of 12 design criteria, such as accessibility, community and public spaces.

C

• Coal Mining Risk Assessment: This report provides information on the potential risk of coal mining subsidence for the proposed development site and the surrounding area, and any measures that will be taken to mitigate that risk.

• Contamination Assessment: This report assesses the potential for land contamination and any measures that will be taken to address any issues.

• Contamination Report: This report provides information on the presence of any contamination on the development site, such as hazardous materials or pollutants, and any measures that will be taken to address it.

D

• Design and Access Statement: This report provides information on the design and accessibility of the proposed development.

E

• Ecological Impact Assessment: This report assesses the potential impact of the proposed development on local ecology and biodiversity.

• Employment and Tourism Statement: This report provides information on the likely economic impact of the proposed development on employment and tourism in the surrounding area.

• Energy Statement: This report assesses the proposed development's energy efficiency and includes information on how the development will reduce carbon emissions.

• Environmental Impact Assessment: This report assesses the potential impact of the proposed development on the environment and any measures that will be taken to mitigate any adverse effects.

F

• Flood Risk Assessment: This report assess the potential impact and recommend mitigation measures, it's done by specialist consultant and the cost may vary based on the size, complexity and location of the development.

G

• Geotechnical Report: This report provides information on the geotechnical aspects of the proposed development, including soil conditions and ground stability.

H

• Heritage Statement: This report provides information on the significance of any heritage assets within the development site and surrounding area, and any measures that will be taken to preserve or enhance them.

L

• Land Contamination Assessment: This report provides information on the presence of any contamination on the development site, such as hazardous materials or pollutants, and any measures that will be taken to address it.

• Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment: This report assesses the impact of the proposed development on the surrounding landscape and visual amenity.

• Lawful Development Certificate Supporting Information: This report is used to demonstrate that the proposed development is lawful and complies with local and national regulations.

• Lighting and Glare Assessment: This report assesses the lighting and glare impact of the proposed development on the surrounding area and any measures that will be taken to mitigate any adverse effects.

• Lighting Assessment: This report assesses the impact of the proposed development on the external lighting of the surrounding area and any measures that will be taken to mitigate any adverse effects.

• Loss of Employment Statement: This report provides information on the potential impact of the proposed development on employment in the surrounding area.

M

• Materials and Surface Water Drainage Statement: This report provides information on the materials that will be used in the proposed development and any measures that will be taken to manage surface water drainage.

N

• Noise Impact Assessment: This report assesses the potential impact of the proposed development on noise levels in the surrounding area, and any measures that will be taken to mitigate any adverse effects.

O

• Open Space Assessment: This report provides information on the impact of the proposed development on open space in the surrounding area and any measures that will be taken to mitigate any adverse effects.

• Other Plans: This report includes any other plans or documents that may be required by the local council as part of the planning application process.

P

• Planning Obligations / Draft Heads of Terms: This report outlines any planning obligations or agreements that the developer must fulfil as part of the planning permission, such as affordable housing or community facilities.

• Planning Performance Agreement: This report outlines an agreement between the developer and the local council on the process and time frame for the planning application.

• Planning Statement: This report provides information on the compliance of the proposed development with planning policies and regulations.

R

• Renewable Energy Statement: This report provides information on the proposed development's incorporation of renewable energy sources and any measures that will be taken to reduce energy consumption.

• Retail Impact Assessment: This report assesses the impact of the proposed development on existing or potential retail in the surrounding area.

• Rights of Light Assessment: This report assesses the impact of the proposed development on the rights of light of neighbouring properties.

• Rural Exceptions Site Statement: This report provides information on the suitability of the development site for a rural exception site, which is a type of affordable housing for local needs.

S

• Site Investigation Report: This report provides information on the proposed development's site conditions, such as geology and topography, and any potential risks or issues that need to be addressed.

• Structural Survey: This report provides information on the condition of the property and any proposed changes, such as the addition of an extension.

• Sustainability / Climate Change Statement: This report provides information on the proposed development's impact on sustainability and climate change, and any measures that will be taken to mitigate any adverse effects.

T

• Traffic Impact Assessment: This report assesses the potential impact of the proposed development on local traffic and transportation and recommends any necessary mitigation measures.

• Transport Assessment / Transport Statement: This report provides information on the likely impact of the proposed development on traffic and transportation in the surrounding area, and any measures that will be taken to address any issues.

• Travel Plan: This report provides information on the proposed development's impact on transportation and any measures that will be taken to encourage sustainable travel such as walking, cycling, public transport.

• Tree Survey / Arboricultural Report: This report provides information on the impact of the proposed development on trees and any measures that will be taken to protect them.

V

• Ventilation / Extraction Statement: This report provides information on the ventilation and extraction systems that will be used in the proposed development, and any measures that will be taken to ensure they are safe and compliant with regulations.

• Very Special Circumstances Case: This report is used to demonstrate that the proposed development is in the public interest and should be allowed to proceed despite not meeting local or national regulations.

• Viability Assessment: This report assesses the economic viability of the proposed development, including the costs and revenue projections.

W

• Waste Management Plan: This report provides information on how the proposed development will manage waste, including recycling and disposal.

• Wind Impact Assessment: This report assesses the potential impact of the proposed development on wind conditions and any measures that will be taken to mitigate any adverse effects.

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