Planning Services
Early-stage environmental analysis to support planning approval and better design outcomes.
IN2’s Planning Services provide early-stage building physics and engineering analysis to support planning submissions, reduce risk and inform better design decisions
By addressing key environmental and technical considerations at the planning stage, we help clients and design teams navigate regulatory requirements with confidence. Our assessments are undertaken using recognised methodologies including TM59 Overheating Assessments, Daylight and Sunlight Modelling and CFD-based wind and pedestrian comfort analysis.
We work closely with architects, planners and developers from the earliest stages of design to identify potential constraints and opportunities. Using advanced environmental simulation, we analyse how buildings respond to climate, solar exposure and airflow. This modelling-led approach helps optimise building form, façade design, glazing strategies and ventilation approaches while supporting robust planning submissions.
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Why use IN2's Planning Services as part of your project?
Our analysis provides clear, evidence-based outputs that support planning approval while improving the performance and quality of the proposed development.
Beyond demonstrating compliance, our work informs key design decisions, including:
Façade optimisation and glazing strategy
Natural ventilation approaches
Landscaping and public realm design
External amenity space performance
We support projects across residential, mixed-use, commercial, education and transport sectors
Each service can be delivered independently or as part of a coordinated planning support package.
By combining advanced modelling capability with practical engineering insight, we deliver planning-stage solutions that are robust, coordinated and aligned with real-world building performance.