BREEAM Infrastructure at the Waterfront Park, Royal Arsenal Riverside
Posted on November 8th 2016
We are pleased to be working with Berkeley Homes (East Thames) on the BREEAM Infrastructure pilot scheme for the Waterfront Park in Royal Arsenal Riverside, Woolwich. It is set to become one of the biggest parks in London once fully constructed in 2030. It will consist of a series of open spaces, recreational areas and a variety of water features and will …
Planning Success at Wey Corner, Guildford
Posted on November 9th 2016
We are delighted to have supported Bellway Homes (South London) in devising an integrated energy, overheating and daylighting strategy for the proposed residential-led development next to the River Wey in Guildford. The development will provide 56 new flats, as well as associated car parking and cycle storage at ground floor level. The proposed strategy aims to maximise energy efficiency and …
Investors in People Gold Award
Posted on November 8th 2016
We have been awarded the “Gold” standard from Investors in People for developing our team of environmental and energy specialists. This national accreditation standard is very tough to achieve with assessors highlighting the training and continued professional development of everyone in the company. We were recognised as enabling all our staff to be the very best that they can be. …
Planning Success for Hathaway House
Posted on October 21st 2016
We are delighted to have supported Meadow Residential to achieve planning consent for the redevelopment of the Hathaway House mixed-use scheme.
Construction Noise and Vibration – Section 61 Agreements
Posted on October 21st 2016
The impact of noise and vibration from construction activities can be substantial, with Local Authorities increasingly concerned about the impact on residents.
Considering CDM at the Planning Stage
Posted on October 21st 2016
We are pleased to be carrying out the role of Principal Designer for Bellway Homes (Thames Gateway division) at River Gardens, a 252 unit scheme in Royal Greenwich.
Wind modelling brings Planning Success for Bournemouth University
Posted on September 27th 2016
We are delighted that the planning application for new teaching facilities and student residential accommodation for Bournemouth University has recently been approved by Bournemouth Borough Council
Hodkinson Consultancy presents at International Low Energy Conference
Posted on September 26th 2016
One of our specialists, Olga Tsagkalidou participated in this year’s Passive and Low Energy Architecture conference in Los Angeles, presenting her research paper ‘Environmental Retrofit of the Unexploited Roofscape: Case Studies in Athens and Thessaloniki’, co-authored by A. Stanitsa and Dr. S. Yannas. Her research work was undertaken during her MSc degree at the Architectural Association School of Architecture. The …
Planning Success at Abbey Retail Park South, Barking
Posted on September 6th 2016
We are delighted to have supported be:here (part of Willmott Dixon Residential delivery Private Rented units) to planning success for the redevelopment of the Abbey Retail Park South in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The site is situated within the Barking Town Centre Area Action Plan. The development comprises 597 new residential dwellings (studios, one beds and two beds) and …
Very Low Noise Levels Reduce Quality
Posted on August 19th 2016
It is common practice that Local Authorities set planning conditions to ensure internal noise levels meet appropriate acoustic targets. We have advised on projects where Local Authorities have set very low target noise levels on the basis that they expect this to provide higher quality dwellings and better living conditions. Where we have encountered such situations we liaised with the …