What we offer.

Energy Statements

Energy statements demonstrate how a proposed development will address energy efficiency, renewable energy and carbon reduction requirements set out in local planning policies.
We prepare energy statements to support planning applications, assessing building energy demand, proposed efficiency measures and opportunities to incorporate low-carbon and renewable technologies.
Our approach considers the energy hierarchy, prioritising reductions in energy demand before exploring efficient building systems and appropriate renewable energy solutions.
By integrating energy considerations into the early design stages, we help development teams establish practical strategies that support planning compliance and long-term building performance.

Sustainability Statements

Sustainability statements demonstrate how environmental considerations have been incorporated into a proposed development and how the project responds to relevant planning policies.
We prepare sustainability statements covering key aspects of sustainable development, including energy efficiency, carbon emissions, water conservation, material selection, waste management and environmental performance.
Working alongside the wider design team, we help identify appropriate sustainability measures and present them clearly within planning documentation.
Our assessments provide local planning authorities with a structured overview of the project’s sustainability approach, helping demonstrate how environmental objectives have been considered throughout the design process.

Whole Life Carbon Assessments (WLCA)

Whole Life Carbon Assessments evaluate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with a building throughout its lifecycle, from the production and transportation of construction materials through to construction, operation, maintenance and eventual end-of-life processes.
We undertake Whole Life Carbon Assessments to help developers and design teams understand the carbon impact of proposed developments and identify opportunities to reduce emissions.
Our assessments consider embodied and operational carbon, supporting informed decisions about material selection, construction methods, building design and long-term performance.
Where required, we prepare assessments to support local planning policy requirements, including those relating to whole life carbon reporting.
By considering carbon emissions across the building lifecycle, we help project teams make more informed choices and support the transition towards lower-carbon development.

Circular Economy Statements

Circular economy principles aim to reduce waste, make efficient use of resources and extend the useful life of buildings and construction materials.
We prepare Circular Economy Statements to support planning applications, demonstrating how proposed developments consider material efficiency, adaptability, reuse, recycling and waste reduction.
Our approach examines opportunities to retain existing structures, select durable materials, design for flexibility and reduce construction and demolition waste.
By incorporating circular economy principles into the planning and design process, we help development teams demonstrate responsible resource management and respond to relevant local planning policy requirements.

Supporting Sustainable Development from the Outset

Addressing sustainability during the planning stage helps establish a stronger foundation for a project’s environmental performance.
Whether your development requires an Energy Statement, Sustainability Statement, Whole Life Carbon Assessment or Circular Economy Statement, RA Sustainability can provide the technical expertise and guidance needed to support your planning application.

Contact RA Sustainability to discuss your development and its sustainability planning requirements.