Climate Change Statement Survey

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A Climate Change Statement Survey is an increasingly important requirement for planning applications, particularly in areas where local authorities are placing greater emphasis on sustainable development. These statements demonstrate how your proposed development will respond to the climate emergency, reduce carbon emissions, and adapt to future climate risks such as overheating, flooding, and energy efficiency.

At Building Efficiency Testing Ltd, we help developers, architects, and planning consultants meet evolving sustainability criteria by providing detailed, planning-compliant climate change statements tailored to local policy requirements.

• Fully Aligned with Local Authority Requirements
• Experienced Consultants with expertise in planning and sustainability
• Fast Turnaround to meet planning deadlines
• Clear, Evidence-Based Recommendations
• Cross-Referenced to Building Regulations, BREEAM, and Net Zero Goals
• Support from Pre-Application to Final Submission

Whether you’re working on a single dwelling or a major development, our team ensures your climate change statement meets current and future planning expectations.

A Climate Change Statement outlines how a development has been designed with climate mitigation and adaptation in mind. These surveys assess and explain how your project will:

• Minimise carbon emissions through efficient design and low-energy technologies
• Reduce overheating risks through passive design and shading
• Enhance water efficiency and surface water management
• Increase resilience to extreme weather events (e.g., heatwaves, storms)
• Promote biodiversity and green infrastructure
• Align with Net Zero and Local Plan targets

We assess your design proposals and specifications, reference relevant planning policies (e.g., London Plan, Local Plans, NPPF), and create a well-structured statement ready for planning submission.

Local authorities may request a Climate Change Statement for:

• New-build developments (residential and non-residential)
• Major refurbishment projects
• Developments in climate-sensitive areas (e.g., flood zones, heat risk areas)
• Applications subject to sustainable construction or Net Zero targets

If you’re unsure whether a climate statement is needed for your project, we can review your local planning requirements and advise accordingly.

Each report is tailored to your development and may include:

• Baseline energy use and CO₂ emissions
• Proposed fabric-first measures and low/zero-carbon technologies
• Overheating risk assessment and mitigation measures
• Flood risk considerations and sustainable drainage (SuDS)
• Water usage estimates and efficiency strategies
• Biodiversity, green space, and urban greening
• Links to national and local Net Zero targets
• Summary of how the development supports a low-carbon future

We work closely with your project team to gather the necessary data and provide a clear, concise statement that meets planning needs.