Frequently Asked Questions

CMP UK prepares a range of council-ready documents for planning applications and discharge of conditions, including Construction Management Plans (CMPs), Construction Logistics Plans (CLPs), Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), Demolition Management Plans, Demolition Method Statements (DMS) and Construction Traffic Management Plans (CTMPs). Each document is tailored to the site, planning condition wording, proposed works and local authority requirements.

A Construction Management Plan explains how construction works will be managed on site to minimise disruption, protect neighbours and comply with planning conditions. It typically covers site setup, access, working hours, deliveries, construction methodology, environmental controls, waste management, site safety and liaison arrangements.

A Construction Logistics Plan focuses on how deliveries, vehicle movements, access routes, loading, unloading, material storage and site logistics will be managed. CLPs are commonly required for urban sites, constrained locations, larger developments or projects where traffic and highway impact need careful control.

A Construction Environmental Management Plan sets out how environmental impacts will be managed during construction. A CEMP usually covers dust, noise, vibration, waste, drainage, pollution prevention, water protection, ecology, trees, working hours, monitoring and environmental responsibilities.

A Demolition Management Plan explains how demolition works will be planned, sequenced and controlled. It typically covers the scope of demolition, site constraints, hoarding, exclusion zones, public safety, traffic arrangements, waste removal, dust and noise controls, asbestos and services considerations, and emergency procedures.

A Demolition Method Statement explains the practical method for carrying out demolition safely and systematically. It usually includes the demolition sequence, plant and equipment, temporary works or protection measures, materials handling, service disconnections, asbestos considerations, emergency arrangements and site safety controls.

This depends on the wording of your planning condition and the nature of your project. Some councils ask specifically for a Construction Management Plan, while others may require a Construction Logistics Plan, CEMP, Demolition Management Plan, Demolition Method Statement or traffic management document. If you send us your decision notice or planning reference, we can review the wording and confirm what is likely to be required.

Often, yes. Many planning conditions are pre-commencement conditions, which means the required document must be submitted to and approved by the local planning authority before construction or demolition works begin. The exact requirement depends on the wording of the planning condition.

Yes. We regularly prepare documents to support discharge of planning conditions. Our reports are structured for submission to planning officers and are tailored to the condition wording, project details, local authority expectations and site constraints.

Our standard turnaround is 3-5 working days from receipt of the required information. Straightforward residential projects may be completed sooner, while larger or more complex sites may require additional information before the report can be finalised.

We usually ask for the decision notice or planning condition wording, planning reference, site address, proposed drawings, site layout, access details, project description and any council guidance already issued. For demolition projects, any asbestos information, surveys or demolition scope details are also useful. If you do not have everything yet, we can still advise on what is needed.

Yes. CMP UK prepares planning-condition documents for projects across UK local authorities. Each report is tailored to the relevant council’s requirements, the planning condition wording and the specific site constraints.

Yes. Minor revisions are included where required to address planning officer, environmental health or highway authority comments, provided the requested changes relate to the original scope of the document.

Yes. We provide fixed-fee quotes with no hidden extras. Pricing depends on the document type, project scale, site complexity and the level of information required by the planning condition.

Yes. We can help at different stages, including live planning applications, post-approval discharge of conditions, requests from planning officers, and pre-commencement document submissions before works start on site.

Send us your decision notice, planning reference or a short description of the project using the contact form. We will review the requirement, confirm the likely document needed and provide a fixed-fee quote.