posts Water & Flood Risk

Three women engineers from Create Consulting Engineers featured for International Women in Engineering Day Q&A on 23 June.

INWED 2026 – Engineering Intelligence: Q&A

Every year on the 23rd of June, International Women in Engineering Day (INWED) celebrates the outstanding achievements of women engineers around the...
Aerial masterplan for Ickleford 100-home residential development showing building layouts, green space, and pedestrian connections.

Hawridge Land’s 100-home proposals approved

Create is proud to have been part of the multidisciplinary team that recently secured unanimous planning approval for a 100-home development in...
New Clifton railway bridge in final position relinking West Coast Main Line near Penrith, spanning M6 motorway during construction.

Assisting Skanska and Network Rail with major rail infrastructure works on the West Coast Main Line near Penrith

Create is proud to have supported contractor Skanska UK with environmental and flood risk consultancy services in connection with demolition and replacement...
Architectural visualisation of new residential development at Buxton, Norfolk, featuring brick homes with terracotta roofs arranged across green landscape.

Outline Planning Approval secured for up to 40 new homes at Buxton, Norfolk

Outline planning permission has been unanimously approved by Broadland District Council’s Planning Committee for the delivery of up to 40 new homes...
Grace Beard, Create Consulting Engineers consultant, smiling against concrete wall wearing striped shirt, having achieved full CIWEM membership.

Grace Beard becomes a full member of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management

We are proud to share that Grace Beard achieved full membership of the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) in...
Architectural rendering of Kingston House commercial redevelopment showing three warehouse units with branding, logos, and signage facilities.

Commercial redevelopment, Kingston House, gets the go ahead

Create are delighted to hear that Kingston House, Thames Ditton in Elmbridge – for Thamesbury Estates and Lawford & Sons Ltd –...
Portrait of Harry Mansfield, newly promoted Principal Flood Risk Consultant at Create Consulting Engineers.

Harry Mansfield promoted to Principal Flood Risk Consultant

Create are pleased to announce the promotion of Harry Mansfield to Principal Flood Risk Consultant. Harry has been an integral part of...
Claire Burroughs, promoted to Technical Director at Create Consulting Engineers, professional headshot portrait.

Claire Burroughs promoted to Technical Director

We are delighted to announce the promotion of Claire Burroughs to Technical Director (Water & Flood Risk). Based out of our London...
Modern brick hospice building with wooden cladding entrance, green landscaping, and outdoor seating areas for Gorleston community hospice.

Planning permission granted for Gorleston community hospice

Following the submission of an application back in June, Create are delighted to share that St Elizabeth Hospice’s Gorleston community hospice project...
Cricklewood Broadway student scheme courtyard with brick buildings, green lawn, paved areas, and landscaping in London.

Planning secured for student scheme at Cricklewood Broadway

Create are pleased to share that planning permission has been granted for the revised Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) scheme at 317 Cricklewood...
Aerial masterplan for 43 new homes at Hawridge Strategic Land, Iver, Buckinghamshire, showing residential layout with landscaping and access routes.

Hawridge Strategic Land secure planning for 43 New Homes in Iver, Buckinghamshire

We are delighted to share the news that planning permission has been granted for 43 new homes in Iver, Buckinghamshire, on behalf...
Rear courtyard elevation of Gorleston community hospice design showing brick and rendered facades with pitched roof and landscaped grounds.

Gorleston community hospice for St Elizabeth Hospice submitted for planning

Create are proud to be part of the design team behind St Elizabeth Hospice’s Gorleston community hospice – a vital new facility...
Journal of Flood Risk Management publication cover featuring research on nature-based solutions for flood risk management in Riseley, UK.

New Research Published: Advancing Hydraulic Modelling of Nature-Based Solutions

We are delighted to share that our colleague, Amrie Singh, has recently published a research paper in the CIWEM-affiliated Journal of Flood...
Isometric illustration of approved community sauna and garden scheme with raised beds, seating areas, and landscaping in Waltham Forest.

New Community Sauna and Garden Approved in Waltham Forest

Temporary planning permission has been granted for an exciting community-led change of use scheme in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The...
Aerial view of river flood extent mapping showing blue flood zones overlaid on agricultural land and forest, demonstrating flood risk assessment for planning purposes.

The Flood Map for Planning in England Update: Key Changes and Impacts for Developers

With the unveiling of the new Flood Map for Planning (FMfP) by the Environment Agency in England earlier this week, we asked...
Brompton's innovative new headquarters building with curved glass façade reflected in wetland pond, surrounded by native vegetation and landscape design.

Brompton’s innovative new headquarters approved

We are thrilled to learn that plans by bike manufacturer Brompton to open a £100m new factory with office space and a...
Brick flood defence structure beside water stream in rural landscape, illustrating Lead Local Flood Authorities infrastructure assessment and planning.

Lead Local Flood Authorities (Insight)

The focus of our next ‘Insight’ post is another hot topic in our world, albeit sometimes for the wrong reasons (sorry everyone)...
Women in Property Yorkshire & North East members tour Park Hill's distinctive red-brick architecture and interior spaces during Grace Beard's hosted event.

Grace Beard’s tour of Park Hill, hosted by Women in Property Yorkshire & North East

Flood Risk Consultant Grace Beard recently attended a networking event hosted by Women in Property Yorkshire & North East. Here’s what she...
Brown & Co and Create Consulting Engineers logos displayed together, signifying partnership for Local Resource Options studies.

Create to partner with Brown&Co to complete Local Resource Options (LRO) Studies

A joint venture between Brown&Co and Create’s Norwich-based offices have secured a series of new contracts with the Environment Agency to complete...
Aerial view of Wandsworth mixed-use development site with flood modelling overlay showing water risk assessment for planning approval.

Mixed-use scheme in Wandsworth to go ahead after a successful challenge by Planning Potential

We’re thrilled to hear that our client Planning Potential successfully challenged a refusal for a mixed-use scheme in Wandsworth. The scheme includes...
Create Consulting Engineers and Norfolk Rivers Trust logos displayed together, representing their hydraulic modelling partnership collaboration.

Create secures hydraulic modelling contract with Norfolk Rivers Trust

Create are delighted to have been awarded a contract to carry out hydraulic modelling of proposed Natural Flood Management sites in the...
New-build brick houses with pitched roofs in an affordable housing development near Stowmarket, featuring multiple storeys and rendered stonework.

29-home affordable housing project near Stowmarket to go ahead

Planning permission has been granted by Mid Suffolk District Council’s planning committee for an affordable 29-home development to land north of Station...
Traditional sailing boats on Norfolk waterway, illustrating nutrient neutrality considerations in the region's water management and environmental consulting.

Nutrient Neutrality in Norfolk and how we can maintain positive momentum (Insight)

We are now just over two years on from Natural England’s Directive on “Nutrient Stressed” declining Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), which...
Aerial map of proposed Skegness Gateway development showing residential areas, water management infrastructure, and flood risk mitigation features.

Shining a light on our role in the Skegness Gateway project

Since 2020, Create has been involved with the Skegness Gateway project, providing a variety of technical services and advice in relation to...
The James Birmingham co-living scheme reception area with marble desk, wooden ceiling, seating, and planted greenery.

Birmingham’s first co-living scheme, The James Birmingham, secures planning permission

Richmond House, a former university building in Birmingham city centre, will now be transformed into a new co-living complex of studio apartments...
Amrie Singh presenting methodology for overtopping calculation at Create Consulting Engineers seminar, November 2023.

Amrie Singh completes her PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources Sciences

All of us at Create would like to say congratulations and well done to Amrie Singh, who recently completed her Doctorate of...
Claire Burroughs, Associate Director joining Create Consulting Engineers' Water & Flood Risk team, pictured in professional headshot portrait.

Claire Burroughs joins our Water & Flood Risk team as an Associate Director

We are delighted to welcome Claire Burroughs to the business. Claire has joined as an Associate Director within our Water & Flood...
Portrait of Harry Mansfield, Senior Flood Risk Consultant at Create Consulting Engineers, against neutral background.

Harry Mansfield joins as a Senior Flood Risk Consultant

We’re delighted to welcome Harry Mansfield to the business. Harry has joined as a Senior Flood Risk Consultant based in Norwich. He...
Architectural visualisation of Symal Court on Edgware Road showing two tall residential towers with brick façades, central courtyard with landscaping, and lower-rise connecting structures.

Symal Court on Edgware Road secures planning permission

Create are pleased to learn that the Symal Court scheme at 421-423 Edgware Road, London Borough of Brent, has received planning permission....
James Everitt, Senior Flood Risk Consultant at Create Consulting Engineers, professional headshot portrait.

James Everitt joins as a Senior Flood Risk Consultant

We are delighted to announce the arrival of James Everitt, another new addition to our Water & Flood Risk team. James will...

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