Environmental

Environmental

Our specialist Environmental team helps clients understand how development may affect environmental receptors such as water, land, air and landscape.

Our environmental team supports complex projects from early feasibility and design through assessment, consenting and delivery. We bring together expertise in Environmental Impact Assessment, renewables, water and hydrogeology, Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment, acoustics and environmental project management. By identifying constraints early and coordinating technical evidence, we help clients make informed decisions, develop well-considered proposals and meet relevant planning and regulatory requirements.

Experts in this field

Key contacts for our Environmental team

Michael Watson

Environmental Director

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Environmental Key Services

Comprehensive environmental services for effective project outcomes.

Renewable energy site identification and feasibility

We assess potential renewable energy sites against environmental, planning and technical considerations, helping clients identify viable opportunities and understand key risks before progressing investment or design.

Planning and environmental constraints assessment

Our team identifies the planning and environmental constraints that could affect a project’s design, consenting route or programme. Findings are presented clearly to support early decisions.

Onshore and offshore wind assessment

Our specialists provide environmental assessment and consenting support for onshore and offshore wind developments, including new projects, repowering, extensions of life and grid connections.

Environmental Impact Assessments

We manage the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process and coordinate technical inputs into clear, consistent Environmental Statements that meet relevant legislation, policy and guidance.

Multi-disciplinary project management

We coordinate specialist teams and technical workstreams across the project programme, providing clear responsibilities, consistent reporting and environmental input throughout design and assessment.

Baseline surveys and design coordination

Our team coordinates the baseline surveys needed to understand existing environmental conditions and translates the findings into practical advice for site layout and design development.

Water Framework Directive assessment

We complete Water Framework Directive screening, scoping and compliance assessments, identifying potential effects on water bodies and the measures required to address them.

Hydrology, hydrogeology and groundwater resources

Our dedicated water team assess surface-water and groundwater conditions, resource availability and potential effects. This evidence informs environmental assessment, source protection and project design.

Contaminated land and site investigation

We undertake desk-based assessments and intrusive site investigations to identify potential contamination risks and provide evidence for planning, design, due diligence and remediation decisions.

Abstraction and discharge licensing

Our team prepares the technical information required for abstraction and discharge applications, supporting clients through the relevant licensing and permitting processes.

River restoration and fish passage

We assess barriers to fish movement and advise on fish-passage improvements, weir removal, river restoration and fish-friendly crossings or hydraulic structures.

Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment

We prepare Landscape and Visual Appraisals and comprehensive Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment chapters. Our findings inform project design, mitigation and the assessment of potential effects.

Photomontages, drone surveys and visualisation

We prepare accurate photomontages, wirelines, high-resolution drone surveys and augmented-reality visualisations to support design reviews, planning applications and stakeholder consultation.

Solar glint and glare assessment

We assess the potential effects of reflected light from solar developments on nearby residents, road users and aviation interests, providing findings that can inform layout and mitigation.

Noise and vibration assessment

Our acoustics team provides noise and vibration monitoring, modelling and impact assessment for renewable energy, infrastructure and development projects, with practical advice on design and mitigation.

Case Study

Selected Projects

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Ardderroo Wind Farm, Co. Galway

MKO secured planning permission, on behalf of Ardderroo Windfarm Ltd.

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