Land Use Planning (LUP)

Land Use Planning (LUP) ensures that industrial facilities are located, designed, and operated in ways that minimise risks to local communities. LUP supports safe separation distances, appropriate zoning, and informed decision-making. It plays a critical role in protecting public safety, and complying with frameworks such as the Seveso III Directive, COMAH Regulations and planning regulatons.

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Use Hazardous Substance Consent (HSC) data to conduct hazard and risk assessments for proposed industrial sites
Verify separation distances and land use compatibility based on deterministic and probabilistic methods as required by regulatory frameworks (e.g. Planning (Hazardous Substances) Regulations)
Evaluate potential fires, explosions, toxic hazards impacting surrounding communities and infrastructure
Provide advice on land use compatibility for industrial operations, residential zones, schools, hospitals, and public spaces
Engage with regulators, planning authorities, and stakeholders to inform transparent, risk-informed land use decisions
Prepare clear, defensible documentation, including risk contour maps, zoning recommendations, and regulatory submissions

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