How Much Does an Environmental Report Cost Before Construction?

Costs for environmental due diligence will depend on the nature of your site and the planning authority’s requirements. For many projects, the first step is a Phase 1 Desktop Study, which typically costs significantly less than intrusive investigations.

What’s Included in the Cost?

Our Phase 1 Desktop Study includes:

• Detailed historical map review
• Environmental data screening
• Conceptual site model
• Professional risk assessment and conclusions
• Planning-compliant formatting

Turnaround times are typically 3–5 working days, with urgent requests available on request.

Why Do Developers Commission a Phase 1 Desktop Study?

It helps you:

• Understand environmental risk before committing to further works
• Satisfy pre-commencement planning conditions
• Provide due diligence to investors or lenders

We aim to provide cost-effective reports that align with best practice and deliver exactly what’s needed for planning.