Biodiversity Net Gain (or BNG) is the act of creating and improving biodiversity on a development site through design and management. It is a policy developed by the UK Government [...]

COP31 is the 31st annual UN Climate Change Conference, where countries that have signed the UN Climate Convention meet to negotiate a shared response to climate change. This year’s meeting [...]

Pager Power has developed glint and glare guidance which outlines a standardised methodology for PV developers, planners and stakeholders to follow, adding clarity to a previously unfamiliar planning issue. The [...]

There is no blanket rule in UK planning that states every solar or wind development project must submit an electromagnetic (EMF) assessment, but that doesn’t mean projects can skip it. [...]

In November 2025, Network Rail published updated guidance on assessing glint and glare impacts towards railway receptors, which includes scope for assessing glare towards both rail drivers and signalling assets. [...]

When we think of disruptions to air travel, we may be minded to imagine things like severe weather events, airspace closures due to conflicts, technical faults or even cyber-attacks. We [...]

Artificial lighting is a crucial aspect of any new development, whether you are submitting planning for a new home, a sports facility, or an energy storage facility. In urban and [...]

In any planning application, the final decision lies with the planning authority to decide if a project receives permission or is denied. For smaller projects, this is usually the local [...]

Bird strikes are recognised as one of the major controllable hazards to aviation, and the risk does not end at the airport fence. Because birds are highly mobile, attractive features [...]

Solar farms can cause reflections throughout the day when sunlight hits the surface of photovoltaic (PV) panels. Depending on the orientation of the panels, the Sun and nearby receptors, these [...]