SJM Environmental (SJM Environmental Consulting LTD)

Flood Risk Assessments: When Do I Need One?

You must complete a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) if your proposed development includes building or engineering works in zone 2 or 3 of areas at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea. Flood Risk Assessments must also be included for building or engineering works on land classified by the Environment Agency as having critical drainage problems or where development changes the use of land or buildings in a place at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea. Furthermore a Flood Risk Assessment is necessary if planned development changes the use of land or buildings in a way that increases flood vulnerability of the development where it may be subject to other sources of flooding or where the development is larger than 1 hectare.

Do you need help with Air Quality Assessment? SJM Environmental are able to offer ambient air quality advice and services across the UK. We’re independent and personable and work alongside architects, developers and planners. We can assist you to get projects through the systems regulating planning air quality assessment. SJM Environmental are happy to help – and remember, our advice is free and without obligation.

Need Help Removing Japanese Knotweed?
A Japanese knotweed outbreak in your garden or commercial property can be tough to deal with. At SJM Environmental we’ve got over a decade’s experience at removing this invasive and hard to control weed. It might look similar to many garden plants – but japanese knotweed can quickly grow out of control, swamping other plant life and even damaging the foundations of buildings with extensive roots.

With nearly ten years’ experience in the environmental consultancy field, consultants at SJM cover a range of survey, assessment and advisory disciplines including: Contaminated Land Assessments (Phase I and Phase II) , Noise and Vibration Assessments, Ecological Surveys (Phase I and Phase II), Air Quality Assessments and Flood Risk Assessment. At SJM we have a vast experience in invasive species surveying and eradication methods, specialising in Japanese knotweed control, management, assessment and a full range or eradication options.
We are able to offer insurance-backed guarantees for all Japanese knotweed eradication works, taken with a complete herbicide monitoring programme. Talk to us for free advice and provide bespoke management plans for the individual requirements of every client, both commercial and domestic.