Overview
Planning consent as it’s referred to in the U.K, or building permit in some countries, is a key critical milestone in the development process and can be one of the less certain outcomes if not managed well. The nature of the process across different jurisdictions can vary considerably. Therefore, the statutory guidelines under which that process operates must be understood in detail to fully assess the potential outcomes of an application.
sineQN has worked with design teams and technical experts to comply with regulations and achieve positive planning outcomes in various jurisdictions. We engage qualified and experienced specialists to assist with this process which allows us to guide the wider team on the work and vision needed to achieve a positive outcome.
It is essential to understand the corporate policy and direction of Local Authorities to respond fully and effectively. In most jurisdictions this will involve working with both a Local Authority and a Regional Authority where a large development is concerned.
sineQN has worked with design teams and technical experts to comply with regulations and achieve positive planning outcomes in various jurisdictions. We engage qualified and experienced specialists to assist with this process which allows us to guide the wider team on the work and vision needed to achieve a positive outcome.
It is essential to understand the corporate policy and direction of Local Authorities to respond fully and effectively. In most jurisdictions this will involve working with both a Local Authority and a Regional Authority where a large development is concerned.
Data centres in urban
environments
As technology advances in society, data centres are becoming increasingly important to everyday life and certainly more visible. Planning authorities have become more au fait with data centres. There are many ways in which data centres can give back to the communities in which they are located:
- Positive economic impact to that location
- Agglomeration, attracting other high-tech employment industry to the area
- Providing employment opportunities
- High quality architecture that complements the streetscape
- Contributions to public realm (green areas, biodiversity etc)
- Exporting decarbonised surplus heat to housing, other buildings and amenities
- Upgrading of power infrastructure and utilities in proximity to the site
- Sharing electrical power when there is a surplus
- Installation of high-speed fibre
- Promotion of education in technology, working with schools and colleges
- Remediation of contaminated brown field sites before construction
- Ability to process vast quantities of data which is important to society and smart cities