Here, we outline the main environmental constraints that can slow down EV charging projects and show how early assessment keeps programmes on track....
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Recently, our Flood team lead Joel Read (Associate Director) from Ashfield Solutions made the journey from West Wales to Liverpool to attend another excellent Flood & Coast Conference. As one of the UK's leading events for flood risk management and coastal resilience, Flood & Coast 2026 brought together flood risk consultants, insurers, local authorities, policymakers, manufacturers and resilience specialists to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. The event featured conference sessions, industry exhibitions, practical demonstrations such as the Floodmobile,...
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EV charging infrastructure is expanding quickly across England and Wales and many new installations are being placed in areas that already face flood pressures. National analysis shows that around one in ten public EV charge points in the UK are located in places with some level of flood risk, which makes early flood‑risk planning essential for developers and operators. Growth is particularly strong in coastal and river‑adjacent cities such as Bristol, Hull and Leeds, where fluvial and tidal flooding is already...
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Whether you are planning a barn conversion in Bristol, a new build in Newport or a mixed‑use scheme in Merthyr, understanding when you need a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) in England or Flood Consequence Assessment (FCA) in Wales is essential for securing planning permission. Flood risk is a core consideration for local planning authorities, and the requirements differ slightly between England and Wales. Getting it right early can save time, avoid costly redesigns and prevent delays further down the line. At...
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If your home has been affected by flooding and you want to understand how Build Back Better can help you safeguard your property, contact Ashfield Solutions today. ...
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Flooding is an ever-growing concern for UK homeowners, with around 1 in 6 properties now considered at risk. Recent storms have shown how quickly heavy rainfall can disrupt communities, particularly when intense downpours overwhelm drainage systems and surface water builds up. In the South-West, Storm Chandra brought significant flooding to Somerset and surrounding areas, with parts of the UK still feeling the effects from Storm Ingrid and Storm Goretti. Events like these highlight the importance of Property Flood Resilience (PFR) -...
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To mark National Conveyancing Month, we explain why environmental searches are more than a simple “Pass” or “Fail,” how these risks should be interpreted, and why providing context is essential for conveyancers....
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In this blog, we explore why surface water flooding is escalating, what factors are driving the risk, how it affects planning and development, and the steps you can take to better protect properties and projects from future flooding....
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