The relationship between Energy Statements and Sustainability Statements can often lead to confusion. While the two are sometimes combined, they serve different purposes. An Energy Statement provides the technical backbone, demonstrating compliance and carbon performance. A Sustainability Statement, on the other hand, tells the wider story, addressing considerations such as water efficiency, materials, transport, climate […]
Energy Statements are now a standard requirement for planning applications, but all too often, they are set aside as a formality for the later stages, rather than being an important part of the strategy from the outset. Adopt that approach and that’s where your problems will begin. Fundamentally, an Energy Statement exists to demonstrate that […]
When the UK government announced a £410 million investment in nuclear fusion energy back in early 2025, it was a big moment for the country’s clean energy ambitions. That funding, announced under the Plan for Change initiative, was designed to accelerate fusion research and kickstart the development of what could be one of the most […]
When we first covered Sizewell C back in early 2025, the focus was on projected start dates and the challenges of getting Britain’s next major nuclear power station off the ground. Fast forward to 2026 and things are now moving from planning to delivery in a very real way. In the summer of 2025 the […]
Cathodic Protection The Hidden Risk to Your Development While it rarely comes up for discussion in planning meetings, Cathodic Protection can have a major impact on project feasibility, particularly when working in proximity to high pressure gas or fuel lines. CP systems create strict ‘interference zones.’ Common construction activities like piling, steel reinforcement, or drainage […]
When the Government published its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan last year, it set out an ambitious direction of travel for the UK’s electricity system. The intention was clear: move faster on renewables, unblock the grid, and remove barriers that were slowing down delivery. Now, with some distance from the original announcement, the conversation has […]
Twelve months ago, the sector was still absorbing the Government’s updates to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). Fast forward to today, and the landscape is shifting again. With the release of a new draft NPPF for consultation in December 2025, the implications for developers are significant. Why the NPPF is Important The NPPF remains […]
Over the past few months, the issue of gas pipelines and their restrictions due to cathodic protection has been identified and managed by BTS for a number of clients who were otherwise unaware of the implications cathodic protection can have for a development. It’s not a term that comes up often in planning meetings, but […]
Not all development challenges are visible from ground level. High pressure gas mains are a perfect example of how what lies beneath can shape or sometimes prevent what happens above. These major pipelines, often running across strategic land parcels or potential housing sites, come with significant safety and legal restrictions. Any development proposed in proximity […]
DCOs, Utilities, New Connections and Clean Power 2030 – find out more below… What are DCOs? DCOs (Development Consent Orders) are formal permissions granted for major projects (Nationally Significant Infrastructure (NSIPs) to be precise). The example everyone’s hearing about in the news at the moment is National Grid’s DCO Application for a new 400kV overhead […]
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