Introducing Section 61 applications as an extension of our Environmental Monitoring service

We are extending our environmental monitoring service and are excited to introduce Section 61 applications to our service offering. Section 61 applications are a request made under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 in the United Kingdom which enables contractors or developers to seek prior consent from local authorities on measures to control the environmental impact caused by construction or demolition works.

Predominantly, Section 61 applications address the noise, dust and vibration (NDV) caused by construction activities as they can cause disruption, impact the air quality and have a negative effect on nearby buildings.

Noise

Noise from construction activities can disrupt nearby residents, businesses, or sensitive environments. Section 61 applications can address this by proposing mitigation measures, outlining working hours and creating noise monitoring plans which contain details on how noise levels will be monitored, the thresholds, and corrective actions if limits are breached.

Dust

Construction and demolition activities can release dust, which may impact air quality in the local area, affecting the health of residents. Section 61 applications ensure dust suppression measures are implemented and monitored to confirm allowable thresholds aren’t exceeded.

Vibration

Vibration from activities such as piling or demolition can have adverse effects on nearby buildings and residents which could result in structural damage or cause discomfort. A Section 61 Application acts as a risk assessment evaluating the impact of vibration and outlining methods to mitigate vibration intensity and how this will be monitored to ensure compliance with acceptable vibration levels.

Survey Solutions has a dedicated team that can support you with completing a Section 61 application and provide monitoring services to ensure your site remains compliant throughout a project. Supporting you through the whole lifecycle of a project, to mitigate the risk of site closures, reputational damage and safeguards against future claims and litigation.

To celebrate the launch of this service, we will be offering free installations of our NDV sensors through January and February 2025. Contact us today for more information…