Services

Flood Risk Assessments and Flood Consequence Assessments

A Flood Risk Assessment is a requirement of all planning applications over 1 hectare and developments proposed in areas at risk of flooding.

We provide Flood Risk Assessments and Flood Consequence Assessments to support planning applications for all types and any size of development throughout the UK. These are specific to each site and can range from a Level 1 screening report to a Level 3 detailed flood risk report including mitigation and flood modelling.

Flood Risk Modelling

Our flood modelling skills focus around providing commercially driven solutions to flood problems. We can produce 1D and 2D flood models of fluvial, tidal, pluvial and combined flooding scenarios. KRS Enviro has a wide range of flood modelling tools, products and services, which are used as industry standard. Our 2D and 1D modelling skills are commonly used by our clients to optimise their risk management and investment strategies in urbanised or areas of flood risk.

Sequential and Exception Tests

The NPPF and TAN15 both aim to direct development away from areas at risk of flooding (Sequential Test) and, where development is necessary, by ensuring it is safe (Exception Test). KRS Enviro can address the Sequential Test and apply the Exception Test for a range of proposed developments and in doing so has enabled development to proceed without objection.

Flood Warning and Evacuation Plans

A Flood Warning and Evacuation Plan (FWEP) sets out the flood risk at the site, identifies the roles and responsibilities of staff/occupiers, how to prepare for a flood event (including registering for and responding to formal flood warnings and assembling an emergency kit), identifies a safe access and egress route and a list of things to do or consider after a flood event (including clean-up and recovery actions). Our FWEPs are always site specific and the level of detail cam vary depending on the nature of the flood risks that the site is exposed to and the type of development.

Drainage Strategy and Design

KRS Enviro can assist you with your foul and storm water drainage design requirements. From advice on soakaways or pipe sizing to the design of multi-stage Sustainable Drainage System (SuDS) schemes, we use the latest software to create drainage solutions for commercial and residential sites. By building a close relationship with you, we are able to provide innovative solutions to your specific drainage needs. Our services include:

BRE 365 Soakaway Tests
Percolation Test
Microdrainage Calculations
Suitability of septic tanks, package treatment plants or pumping stations
Detailed design of surface and foul water drainage networks incorporating the latest SuDS techniques.

SuDS Approval Body (SAB) Wales

With the introduction of Schedule 3 of the Flood & Water Management Act in Wales new development to have SuDS approval in conjunction with the planning process. This means new development must incorporate Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS).

Hydrological Assessments

Whether providing data for a hydraulic model, surface water management plan or as a standard alone report, KRS Enviro has wide experience in providing hydrology assessment services which offer our clients a variety of benefits including:

A developed methodology which complies with Environment Agency guidelines.
Quick and efficient reports with calculation records.
A sound understanding of hydrology.
A results-driven approach focused on delivering data and results.

Other services

Environmental Statements & EIA Screening and Scoping Studies
Contaminated Land Assessments
Mining searches
Ecology/ecological surveys
Bat surveys
Code for Sustainable Homes (CSH) and Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methods (BREEAM)