Planning support & energy strategy consultants

Technical insight that powers planning success.

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We help developers, design teams, and planning consultants embed sustainability from the start.

Our planning support makes complex requirements simple, translating technical analysis into clear outcomes that satisfy policy, secure approvals, and strengthen design quality.

We know planning decisions hinge on detail. That’s why we combine technical rigour with straightforward communication, helping clients meet conditions, unlock funding, and build a stronger case for their projects.

Our pre-planning & submission services include:

Energy & sustainability statements – tailored to local and national policy

Overheating risk assessments – aligned with CIBSE TM59/TM52

Carbon offset calculations – accurate costings for local authority funds

Daylight & sunlight assessments – BRE-compliant analysis and reporting

Wind & microclimate studies – mitigating comfort and safety risks

Air quality assessments – ensuring compliance with environmental standards

Acoustics & noise – protecting wellbeing and reducing impact

Why QODA

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Policy-led, practical solutions

We help clients balance ambition with deliverability.

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Proactive advice

Early involvement reduces risk and avoids costly redesigns.

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Clear communication

We translate technical data into compelling, planning-ready reports.

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Joined-up thinking

Our sustainability, MEP, and building physics teams work together to deliver consistent, coordinated advice.

The outcome

Planning is about more than compliance — it’s about shaping better places. Our work gives clients confidence their proposals will stand up to scrutiny, unlock development potential, and move smoothly from planning to delivery.

From energy strategies for major developments to daylight analysis for sensitive urban sites, QODA provides the insight that makes approvals possible.

Rob Stubbings | Senior Sustainability Engineer

“Planning is where the biggest sustainability wins are made. By getting involved early, we can shape designs that not only meet policy but deliver lasting performance for people and places.”

Walter De Intinis | Sustainability Engineer

“Our role is about clarity — turning complex technical data into simple, robust evidence that gives clients confidence and helps planning authorities say yes.”

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