Structure, basements & ground
Structural evidence on the condition and capacity of an existing building where it affects a planning decision.
Councils often ask for structural evidence where a proposal relies on the condition of an existing building: a conversion, a change of use, retention of a facade, or demolition that needs to be justified. Heritage cases in particular may require evidence that fabric can be retained and repaired.
A structural engineer inspects the accessible structure, reviews the available records and assesses the building's condition and capacity in relation to the proposal. Where demolition or substantial rebuilding is proposed, retention and repair options are considered first.
You receive a statement written for the planning process, setting out condition, capacity, options and recommendations, with the limits of the inspection made clear.
Site address, drawings, photographs, planning history and any previous structural reports.
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.
Why structural evidence is needed and the planning matters it informs.
Form of construction, age, alterations and current use.
What was inspected, how, and what could not be seen.
Observed condition, defects and their likely causes.
Whether the structure can accommodate the proposed works, retention or conversion.
Options considered, including the case for retaining existing fabric.
Repairs, investigations and design measures to carry forward.
A reasoned structural conclusion for the decision-maker.
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. A structural planning statement concentrates on the structure and the planning question in hand. It is not a full building survey of the fabric, services and finishes.
Site address, drawings, photographs, planning history and any previous structural reports.
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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