Blind Lane, Southwick
Project Overview
We supported the client in preparing a comprehensive engineering pack to accompany a planning application. Our scope included highways design, finished floor level strategy, drainage design, and the coordination of a full infrastructure package to demonstrate technical deliverability.
Working closely with the wider consultant team, we ensured the proposals were practical, policy-compliant, and aligned with site constraints from the outset. The objective was to present a robust and coordinated engineering strategy that provided confidence to both the planning authority and statutory consultees.
Key outputs
We developed a coordinated highways layout demonstrating safe and suitable access, supported by preliminary junction and internal road design. A detailed finished floor level strategy was prepared to respond to site topography and flood risk considerations, ensuring a viable and buildable development platform.
In parallel, we produced a comprehensive drainage strategy incorporating surface water management, SuDS principles, and foul drainage proposals suitable for planning submission. All elements were integrated into a clear and professionally presented engineering pack, enabling the planning authority to fully assess infrastructure feasibility.
Value added
By delivering a fully coordinated engineering package at planning stage, we reduced technical risk, avoided later-stage redesign, and strengthened the overall planning submission. Early integration of levels, highways, and drainage improved cost certainty and protected programme.
Our proactive, commercially aware approach provided the client with clarity on infrastructure requirements from the outset — supporting informed decision-making and a smoother path toward planning approval.