Structure, basements & ground
A planning-stage statement explaining how a basement will be constructed safely and how neighbouring buildings will be protected.
A basement construction method statement is commonly required alongside a basement impact assessment, and sometimes by condition after permission. It gives the council and neighbours confidence that the works have been thought through.
A structural engineer sets out the likely construction sequence, support during excavation, groundwater control and the measures that protect adjoining buildings, drawing on the site investigation and the proposed design.
You receive a statement suitable for submission. Temporary works design, detailed calculations and contractor method statements are prepared at later stages and are not included.
Basement drawings, site investigation information, access constraints and neighbouring building details.
We review the site, proposal and planning stage to agree the appropriate scope. The work is carried out by a suitably qualified specialist we appoint, named in your fee proposal.
How our planning consultancy process worksILLUSTRATIVE REPORT PREVIEW
Front cover and contents page examples. The document structure is tailored to your instruction, site and relevant planning requirements.
This outline explains the purpose of each section. The final contents depend on the agreed scope, available evidence and requirements of the local planning authority.
Project details, reference, revision, date, author, reviewer and a concise summary of the key findings.
The basement, the site and the constraints that shape construction.
The building, party walls and adjoining structures affected.
The proposed order of excavation, underpinning or piling and new structure.
How excavations and existing structures are supported during construction.
How groundwater will be managed if encountered.
Measures to limit movement, noise and vibration.
Movement monitoring, trigger levels and actions.
Outline programme and the parties responsible for each stage.
Index relevant plans, photographs, calculations, surveys and source documents; include only the evidence relevant to this instruction.
Read our planning supporting documents guide to explore related evidence.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Clear answers to help you plan your next step.
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Tell us about the site and we will confirm what is needed and what it should cost.
Make an enquiryNo. The planning-stage statement establishes a practical approach. The appointed contractor prepares the detailed method statement and temporary works design before construction.
Basement drawings, site investigation information, access constraints and neighbouring building details.
The price shown is a starting estimate for the stated scope. We review the site, proposal, available information and required deliverables, then confirm the fee, exclusions and programme in a written quotation before appointment.
We bring the relevant planning consultants and specialist providers into a coordinated project team. They work from an agreed brief and current proposal, with dependencies and design changes discussed across disciplines. Each consultant remains responsible for their own professional advice and agreed deliverables.
PART OF A COORDINATED APPOINTMENT
This service can form part of a wider coordinated planning appointment. We bring the relevant consultants together to work alongside your design team, discuss assessment findings and identify how recommendations affect other reports and the proposal.
Your fee proposal confirms who prepares each document, the information it relies on and the limits of the instruction. A report provides evidence for the council’s assessment; the planning decision remains the council’s. Explore how our consultants work together or discuss the team your project needs.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Tell us about the site, what you want to achieve and any deadline. We will review it and suggest an appropriate next step.
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