Structure, basements & ground
Screening of groundwater and subterranean flow effects for basements and below-ground development.
Basement policies ask whether a proposal could affect groundwater, nearby watercourses or surface flow, including the cumulative effect of several basements in one street. A screening exercise answers those questions at the outset.
The available geological, borehole and groundwater information is reviewed against the council's screening questions, and any matters needing further assessment are identified.
You receive a screening report that can form part of a basement impact assessment. Groundwater monitoring and detailed modelling are separate where needed.
Site address, proposed drawings and any borehole or site investigation information.
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 or below-ground works considered.
Geological setting, aquifers and groundwater levels.
Screening questions and answers drawn from council guidance.
Effects on surface flow, infiltration and drainage.
Effects in combination with nearby basements.
Matters requiring investigation or monitoring.
A clear statement of the screening outcome.
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.
Still have a question?
Tell us about the site and we will confirm what is needed and what it should cost.
Make an enquiryNot always. Screening uses existing data first. Where groundwater is likely to be encountered or data are lacking, the report recommends targeted investigation.
Site address, proposed drawings and any borehole or site investigation information.
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.
Call 020 8004 4464 or email info@greencodeconsultants.com.