Zetland Planning

Zetland Planning’s vast experience on energy schemes of all kinds across the UK ensures we are ideally placed to provide a comprehensive range of planning support services across the full lifecycle of the project.

From initial site selection and surveys, environmental permitting and planning consent, through to operational requirements, decommissioning and restoration, our dedicated and experienced team will ensure the project remains compliant, which in turn ensures the smooth and efficient running of the operation.

We offer project support services across a wide range of schemes ranging in size from those considered under the Town and Country Planning Act through to those classified as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects determined by the Planning Inspectorate.

Our services include:

• Site Selection;
• Seismic acquisitions;
• High Level Environmental Risk Assessments;
• Baseline studies and Community Liaison, both pre-application and during operations;
• Pre-application advice, preparation and submission of planning applications;
• Management of the planning application process;
• EIA project management;
• Planning Committee Presentations;
• Discharge of planning conditions; and
• Representations on emerging mineral policies both local and national.

In addition, Zetland Planning provides land access and acquisition services, including:

• Landowner referencing;
• Site identification;
• Licence and lease agreements;
• Wayleave agreements;
• Land purchasing;
• Land acquisition; and
• Estate management.