The release of carbon dioxide is accepted as a primary contributor to climate change so concerted action is required to reduce the anticipated effects. At DPP we have considerable experience of promoting and opposing energy developments which provide us with a thorough knowledge of the key challenges and arguments facing applications.
Our extensive expertise includes:
- initial site evaluation to advise on planning prospects;
- public consultation;
- preparation of Environmental Assessments (EIA);
- the coordination of specialist teams including landscape architects and noise consultants;
- preparing and submitting planning applications; instructing experienced Counsel;
- and providing evidence for public inquiries into appeals and called-in applications
Our professional planning and sustainability teams know how to promote and develop applications. Our experience means we are familiar with key issues raised by such developments: community engagement; presumption in favour of energy development; and financial incentives. This is reinforced by a comprehensive database of policy documents and appeal decisions which can be drawn upon to support particular cases allowing us to track and identify key issues and trends.
With our UK and Ireland office network DPP enables us to provide essential local insights into this controversial form of development.