Flood Risk • Drainage • Environmental • England & Wales

Flood Risk, Drainage & Environmental Services

Complete flood risk and drainage services — S23 consents, EA permits, detailed SuDS design, condition discharge and Construction SWMPs.

17+ years' experience
EA permit applications
Condition discharge
S23 consents
Fixed fees

Comprehensive Flood Risk & Drainage Services

A complete end-to-end service covering every flood risk and drainage requirement from initial planning through to detailed design, condition discharge and beyond.

Flood Risk Assessments

Planning-ready FRAs for all flood zones. All sources assessed including fluvial, tidal, surface water, groundwater and sewer flooding. Flood Consequence Assessments for Wales.

  • Flood Zones 1, 2 and 3 — all England and Wales LPAs
  • Sequential and Exception Test support
  • Climate change assessment to EA guidance
  • Flood Consequence Assessments (TAN15 Wales)
Full FRA service →
SuDS ATTENUATION

Detailed SuDS & Drainage Design

Full detailed sustainable drainage design for condition discharge including hydraulic calculations, AutoCAD drawings and construction specifications.

  • Attenuation sizing (Flow+ / MicroDrainage)
  • Rain gardens, swales, permeable paving, filter drains
  • Geocellular and attenuation tank design
  • Drainage layout drawings and long sections
Full SuDS service →

Planning Condition Discharge

Complete drainage and flood risk condition discharge packages for pre-commencement and pre-occupation conditions, including technical responses to LLFA objections.

  • LLFA technical objection responses
  • SuDS Maintenance & Management Plans
  • SuDS compliance statements
  • Revised calculations and drawings

S23 & Environmental Permits

We manage the complete application process for S23 Ordinary Watercourse Consents and EA Flood Risk Activity Permits for works on or near watercourses.

  • S23 OWC applications to the LLFA
  • EA Flood Risk Activity Permit applications
  • Supporting technical documentation
  • Application management and liaison

Construction Surface Water Management Plans

Detailed CSWMPs to manage surface water and control silt pollution on construction sites, satisfying planning conditions and protecting the environment.

  • Site-specific silt runoff mitigation
  • Silt fences, detention basins, sediment traps
  • Regulatory compliance with EA and planning conditions
  • Protection from fines and enforcement

Drainage & SuDS Maintenance Plans

Long-term SuDS Maintenance and Management Plans for planning condition discharge, ensuring your drainage systems continue operating effectively over time.

  • Maintenance schedules for all SuDS features
  • Adoption and responsible body confirmation
  • Planning condition compliance
  • Long-term sustainability assurance

Trusted by Developers, Architects & Planning Consultants

★★★★★

"Antony was great to work with when we needed a Flood Risk Assessment and Emergency Flood Plan. As an architect I would definitely use FRE Consultants again — professional and produced reports within a good time frame."

Arkhi Architects
★★★★★

"The service received was great and at a competitive cost. We were granted planning after first submission."

Holly Addison — Homeowner
★★★★★

"Fast, technically thorough and understood exactly what the LLFA needed. Approved without any queries. Would highly recommend for any flood risk or drainage work."

Planning Consultant — East Midlands

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Planning Condition Discharge for drainage?
After planning is granted, pre-commencement conditions require detailed drainage evidence to be submitted and approved before works start. We prepare complete condition discharge packages. See our SuDS service.
Do I need an S23 consent for my watercourse works?
Any works altering an ordinary watercourse require S23 consent from your LLFA. See our S23 service.
What is a Construction Surface Water Management Plan?
A CSWMP sets out measures to prevent silt runoff from construction sites. Required by many planning conditions and enforced by the EA.

Trusted by Developers, Architects & Planning Consultants

★★★★★

"Antony was great to work with when we needed a Flood Risk Assessment and Emergency Flood Plan. As an architect I would definitely use FRE Consultants again — professional and produced reports within a good time frame."

Arkhi Architects
Architect, England
★★★★★

"The service received was great and at a competitive cost. We were granted planning after first submission."

Holly Addison
Homeowner
★★★★★

"Fast, technically thorough and understood exactly what the LLFA needed. Approved without any queries. Highly recommended for any flood risk or drainage work."

Planning Consultant
East Midlands

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