The Design Stage

The in-house design team recently gained planning approval for marinas and waterfront developments for clients in Cheshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Lincolnshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Leicestershire, Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire.

By enjoying a good working relationship with the New Marinas Unit of Canal & River Trust (formerly British Waterways) GJP has access to valuable data to assess demand and trends in the boating industry.

The design stage of the development includes:

Feasibility Scheme

• Plan layout of the marina showing the jetties, buildings, roadways, footpaths & service areas
• Budget estimated project costs and viability assessment
• Assessment of applications for statutory approvals following initial discussions with Canal & River Trust and the Local Planning Authority

Pre-planning Application Actions

• Detailed plans, elevations of buildings and cross sections through the site
• Consultations with statutory authorities
• Geo-technical survey and appraisal – sub soil investigations etc
• Detailed project costs

Detailed Submissions for Statutory Approvals

• Planning Application
• Canal & River Trust Approvals
• Building Regulations Approval
• Legal Agreements, eg road access, landscape management plan
• Habitat Surveys/ Environmental Impact Assessment
• Landscape Character Assessment
• Heritage Statement
• Traffic Impact Assessment
• Conservation Work/Archaeological Investigation
• Flood Risk Assessment/Drainage Details