Water neutrality – the importance of future-proofing drainage design
Motion Associate Director, Phil Allen, highlights the challenges with reduced water consumption and the impact on drainage infrastructure.
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Carbon and cost savings for family attraction
A new mains drainage system will deliver a positive impact on a leisure park’s finances and environmental footprint. Swanley Park in Kent has decommissioned a large cesspit, following culmination of a seven-year plan to secure permission from several neighbouring landowners to lay mains drainage.
School transformation moves up a grade
The first phase of work is due to begin this summer for enhanced sixth form facilities, a bespoke music block, loft conversion and courtyard infill to meet growing classroom demand at a high-achieving secondary school in Surrey. Planning permission was granted to Guildford County School at the end of 2023 for further development of the
Collaboration smooths passage through planning
Tackling technical issues as early as possible can strengthen development proposals and maximise a scheme’s chances of a more straightforward journey through the planning process. In a recent application in Surrey, Motion was able to bring drainage, flood-risk and transport expertise to Earlswood Homes’ team of consultants, helping the housebuilder to gain approval for its