Planning Services

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Mainer are experts in Planning.

We deliver the following services for our clients:

Acoustics

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BREEAM Pre-Assessment

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Circular Economy Statement

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Climate Resilience Statement

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Energy Statement

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Environmental Impact Assessment

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Environmental Standards Statement

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Pre-Demolition Audit

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Sustainability Statement

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Whole Life Carbon Assessment

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Mainer are up to date with all current planning policy requirements and are at the forefront of emerging standards and frameworks. We support planning consultants with a variety of Sustainability Services to help them communicate to the relevant authorities the sustainability credentials of their development.

Innovation is central to our approach, and we leverage our proprietary data management platform, CarbonCentric, to deliver high-quality WLCA submissions and maximise project outcomes.

We have considerable experience working to The London standards. Specifically The London Plan.

The London Plan 2021 is the strategic framework for the development of Greater London over the next 20-25 years. It outlines the Mayor's vision for "Good Growth," which aims to ensure that London develops in a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient manner.

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The London Plan also includes guidance on implementing these policies to ensure that local borough plans align with the overall strategy for London's development.

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The Langfield - A Case Study

The Langfield Scheme is based in London where Mainer provided the following planning services:

  1. WLCA

  2. Circular Economy Statement

  3. City of Westminster PACER testing

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Planning Experience

  • Modern office building entrance with glass walls, black columns, and greenery, with people walking and sitting outside.

    2 Wellington Place, Leeds

    Commercial

    Acoustics, BREEAM RFO Pre-Assessment, Pre-Refurbishment Audit, Whole Life Carbon Assessment

  • Aerial view of a modern urban area with office buildings, parking lots, roads, and a train line, surrounded by green fields and countryside under a clear blue sky.

    2 & 3 Milton Park, Abingdon

    Research & Development

    BREEAM NC & RFO Pre-Assessments

  • 2-4 Whitworth Street, Manchester

    Residential

    BREEAM Home Quality Mark Pre-Assessment, Climate Change Report, Sustainability Statement (incl. Circular Economy)

  • Modern multi-story building with a glass and metal facade, trees in front, and a street with people walking on a green bridge and sidewalk, under a clear blue sky.

    9 Wellington Place, Leeds

    Commercial

    Acoustics, BREEAM Pre-Assessment, Circular Economy, Pre-Demolition Audit

  • Skyline of a city with tall modern buildings, a large glass-roofed building, and streets with cars, under a partly cloudy sky.

    10-12 Whitworth Street, Manchester

    Commercial

    Circular Economy, Climate Change Adaptation Report, Sustainability Statement

  • Modern urban scene with people walking and biking in front of a mix of old stone building and contemporary glass office buildings, under partly cloudy sky.

    11 & 12 Wellington Place, Leeds

    Commercial

    Acoustics, BREEAM Pre-Assessment, Life Cycle Analysis, Life Cycle Costing

  • Modern urban plaza surrounded by tall residential and office buildings with people walking and sitting.

    14 Wellington Place, Leeds

    Commercial

    Acoustics, BREEAM Pre-Assessment, Circular Economy, Life Cycle Costing, Pre-Demolition Audit

  • Modern multi-story brick office building with large windows and outdoor seating area, surrounded by greenery.

    140 Milton Park, Abingdon

    Commercial

    Acoustics, BREEAM Pre-Assessment

  • Modern university building with white panels and glass windows, featuring the Texas A&M University logo in the top right corner.

    BIOS Building, Teesside University

    Education

    BREEAM Pre-Assessment, Life Cycle Analysis, Life Cycle Costing, Whole Life Carbon Assessment

  • Rendering of a modern mixed-use building with pedestrians and bicycles outside, cars on the street, and colorful housing units in the background.

    Brighton Mission Hub, Brighton

    Community Centre

    Pre-Demolition Audit, Whole Life Carbon Assessment for Planning Application

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    Carvilles, Dorking

    Light Industrial

    Adaptation to Climate Change Study, BREEAM Clauses & Pre-Assessment

  • Modern multi-story office building with extensive glass windows and yellow exterior accents, situated on a city street with pedestrians, cars, and nearby buildings.

    Central Teaching Lab, University of Sheffield

    Education

    Whole Life Carbon Assessment

  • A hand-drawn illustration of a residential neighborhood with multiple modern houses on a hillside, surrounded by trees and greenery.

    Godley Green Garden Village, Manchester

    Residential

    Energy Statement, Sustainability Statement, Whole Life Carbon Assessment

  • Rendering of a modern multi-story building with brick facade, glass ground floor, and Several pedestrians and cars on the street

    The Langfield, London

    Commercial

    City of Westminster PACER Testing, Circular Economy, Whole Life Carbon Assessment

  • Aerial view of a city skyline with a cluster of high-rise buildings, including two tall white towers and lower orange and beige buildings with rooftop gardens.

    1 Lovell Park Road, Leeds

    Sustainability Scoping Assessment

  • An aerial view of a cityscape featuring modern glass and concrete high-rise buildings, a green park with walking paths, benches, and trees at the center, surrounded by older buildings and a distant landscape of trees and low-rise structures.

    NOMA - 2 & 3 Angel Square, Manchester

    Commercial

    BREEAM Pre-Assessment, Circular Economy, Combined Environmental Standards Statement & Capability Statement, Pre-Demolition Audit, Whole Life Carbon Assessment

  • Modern multi-story office building with glass windows located on a city street corner, with other tall buildings and pedestrians.

    NOMA - 4 Angel Square, Manchester

    Commercial

    Adaptation to Climate Change Study, Tender Design Assistance

  • A modern multi-story building with a brick facade and large glass windows, set against a partly cloudy sky.

    One Waterside Place, Chesterfield

    Commercial

    BREEAM Clauses & Pre-Assessment, Sustainability Statement

  • Image of the Huddersfield Museum and Art Gallery, a large stone building with stairs leading up to the entrance. Several people are walking or standing outside, with banners on the building displaying artwork and the name of the gallery.

    Our Cultural Heart, Huddersfield

    Commercial

    BREEAM, Embodied Carbon & Sustainability Consultancy, Sustainability Statements

  • Crowd of people walking outside a modern sports stadium with a curved design and a lattice roof structure, holding flags and umbrellas.

    Twickenham RFU Stadium, London

    Assembly & Leisure

    BREEAM Pre-Assessment, Sustainability Statement

  • Aerial view of a cityscape showing modern high-rise buildings, roads, and a mix of green spaces and older structures under a partly cloudy sky.

    West Bar Square, Sheffield

    Commercial / Residential / Retail

    Acoustics, BREEAM Pre-Assessment, Pre-Demolition Audit, Sustainability Statements

  • Cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, a bridge over water, trees, and pedestrians under a partly cloudy sky.

    Whitehall Riverside, Leeds

    Commercial

    Sustainability Statement

  • A peaceful park scene with a green lawn, a small stream, trees, and houses in the background. Children and adults are enjoying the outdoors, some walking across a wooden bridge and others sitting on the grass.

    Woodford Garden Village Extension, Stockport

    Residential

    BREEAM Pre-Assessment, Energy Statement (Future Homes Standard)

Planning News

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