Fire Safety & Fire Statement Services

Ensuring fire safety in new developments and major refurbishments is a critical requirement under the London Plan and building regulations. With over 30 years of experience, our consultants provide expert fire statements, fire safety strategy planning, and London Plan fire safety compliance services. We work closely with London City Hall, Westminster City Council, and other planning authorities to help developers, architects, and property owners meet fire safety at the planning application stage.

A fire statement is a mandatory document for certain planning applications in London, required under London Plan Policy D12(A). It demonstrates how a development will meet the highest standards of fire safety, ensuring fire risk management from the outset.

Key Features:

• Detailed assessment of fire safety measures, including evacuation strategies.
• Compliance with fire safety London Plan guidance.
• Consultation with the London Fire Brigade and building control authorities.
• Supporting documentation for planning applications.

Why This Service is Important:

• Required under London Plan Policy D12 for major developments, including two or more dwellings or educational accommodation.
• Ensures compliance with fire safety standards at the planning application stage.
• Minimises delays in obtaining planning permission and meeting building regulations.

Related Services:

• Fire strategy report preparation
• Fire safety at the planning application stage
• Fire risk assessment and independent fire strategy consultation

The London Plan Fire Safety Strategy is a crucial requirement under London Plan Policy D5 and D12. Our team provides expert guidance to ensure developments meet fire safety compliance standards from planning gateway one fire through to the building control stage.

Key Features:

• Preparation of fire safety strategy documents for high-rise residential buildings.
• Assessment of fire spread risk, fire evacuation, and fire safety measures.
• Compliance with Greater London Authority (GLA) regulations.
• Supporting documentation for heritage and fire statements.

Why This Service is Important:

• Ensures planning permission approval under London Plan fire safety guidance.
• Reduces the risk of fire through early-stage planning.
• Addresses fire safety considerations from the outset.

Related Services:

• Planning fire safety strategy for Westminster City Council applications
• Building safety risk assessment
• Fire safety at the building control stage

For developments that require an independent fire strategy, we provide comprehensive consultancy services to ensure compliance with the Town and Country Planning Act, building regulations, and fire safety London Plan guidance.

Key Features:

• Development of fire safety compliance frameworks.
• Coordination with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and local authorities.
• Assessment of associated evacuation strategy.
• Supporting documentation for material change of use applications.

Why This Service is Important:

• Ensures developments meet London Plan Policy D12 and Part B of the Building Regulations.
• Helps achieve fire safety compliance for buildings 7 or more storeys or 18m or more in height.
• Provides expert consultation for fire safety LPG requirements and planning officers’ guidance.

Related Services:

• Fire safety strategy for major developments
• Draft fire safety and risk mitigation planning
• Consultation with London Fire Brigade and building control teams

• Fast Track Service – We ensure efficient and timely preparation of fire statements and fire safety reports.
• Over 1500 Successful Projects Delivered – Our track record demonstrates our expertise in fire safety compliance.
• Expert Fire Plan Statement Consultants – Our team includes suitably qualified assessors with experience in London Plan requirements.
• Dedicated Support Team – We provide ongoing assistance to navigate planning fire safety strategy compliance.

Ensure compliance with London Plan fire safety guidance and fire safety planning requirements. Contact our specialists today for expert fire strategy and planning advice.

• Phone: 020 3797 3053
• Email: hello@fire-safety-services.co.uk