Service Overview

Fire Statements and similar planning-stage fire submissions help demonstrate that relevant fire safety matters have been considered in the proposed development. The service focuses on strategic issues such as site layout, access, firefighting considerations and the broader fire safety narrative appropriate to the planning stage.

When You May Need This Service

You may need this service when a planning application triggers the need for a Fire Statement, when site layout and access arrangements require early fire safety consideration, or when the design team wants to reduce planning-stage risk before moving into more detailed design.

Regulatory Context

Planning-stage fire safety requirements are not uniform across the UK. Gateway One and statutory fire statement requirements are specific to England and apply to certain relevant higher-risk residential development proposals. In other UK jurisdictions, planning and building control expectations differ, so the need for formal planning-stage fire safety documentation should be confirmed on a case-by-case basis, in line with the local regulatory framework and project type.