Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Environmental and Design Consultants in Derby
Established in 1957, F P C R Environment & Design has cultivated a multidisciplinary expertise spanning masterplanning, environmental assessment, landscape design, ecology, arboriculture, and architecture. Our practice, operating from offices across the UK and internationally, specialises in delivering complex, award-winning projects in environmentally sensitive locations. With 9 senior directors and over 200 dedicated staff, we prioritise collaborative client partnerships to create sustainable, people-centric spaces.Our six-decade legacy reflects a commitment to innovation, evidenced by transformative projects like Pudsey Sixth Form College and The Pavilion in Ashbourne. We integrate biodiversity net gain principles and leverage our extensive experience to address contemporary environmental challenges while maintaining rigorous adherence to UK legislation such as the Environment Act 2021.
Services
Environmental Assessment
Landscape Design
Masterplanning
Arboriculture
Ecology Consultancy
Urban Design
Biodiversity Net Gain
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of environmental consultancy experience
- Our team includes 9 senior directors and 200+ multidisciplinary experts
- We deliver award-winning schemes in sensitive ecological locations
- We pioneered biodiversity net gain implementation post-Environment Act 2021
- Our practice operates from 6 UK regional offices
Services
Environmental Assessment
Our environmental assessments combine rigorous scientific analysis with practical development considerations. We evaluate ecological impacts, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with UK legislation including the Environment Act 2021. Our specialists deliver comprehensive reports that balance biodiversity requirements with project viability, supporting successful planning applications and sustainable outcomes.
Landscape Design
Creating functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces is central to our practice. We integrate natural elements with built environments through detailed masterplans, planting schemes, and sustainable drainage solutions. Our designs enhance biodiversity while meeting client objectives, as demonstrated in projects like The Pavilion in Ashbourne and Pudsey Sixth Form College.
Biodiversity Net Gain
We lead clients through mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements under the Environment Act 2021. Our approach quantifies baseline biodiversity, designs enhancement measures, and establishes long-term monitoring frameworks. This service ensures legal compliance while delivering measurable environmental improvements through habitat creation and ecosystem restoration.
Masterplanning
Our masterplanning service creates cohesive development frameworks that balance growth with environmental responsibility. We coordinate multidisciplinary inputs to produce scalable, phased plans for residential expansions like Cranbrooks Eastern Development and educational facilities nationwide. Each plan prioritises sustainable transport, green infrastructure, and community needs.
Arboriculture
Our certified arboriculturists provide comprehensive tree assessments, management plans, and mitigation strategies. Services include BS5837 surveys, root protection zone analysis, and veteran tree conservation. We ensure tree preservation integrates seamlessly with development projects while maintaining ecological value and public safety.
Questions
What environmental services does FPCR offer?
We provide comprehensive environmental services including ecological assessments, biodiversity net gain planning, arboriculture, landscape design, and environmental impact assessments for development projects.
How does FPCR handle complex planning projects?
Our multidisciplinary team combines 60+ years' experience with regional office expertise to deliver complex masterplans, securing planning consents for major developments like 1,435-home expansions.
What makes FPCR different from other consultants?
We uniquely integrate environmental expertise with architectural and urban design capabilities, demonstrated through award-winning projects in sensitive locations since 1957.
How do you ensure compliance with environmental legislation?
Our specialists maintain current knowledge of UK environmental law, particularly the Environment Act 2021, and incorporate mandatory requirements like biodiversity net gain into all relevant projects.
Where does FPCR operate?
While headquartered in Derby, we operate nationwide with regional offices in Dorking, Exeter, York, Sheffield, and Wareham, undertaking projects across the UK and internationally.
