Successful Multi-Service Assessment for New Retail Unit
OSM Environmental Consulting have conducted a successful multi-service Environmental Assessment on a site in Carrickfergus, Country Antrim. Currently undeveloped brownfield land, the site is located within an industrial park on the grounds of former Courtaulds textile factory and has a…
Flood Risk for Planning Northern Ireland
Flood risk for planning is becoming an increasingly pertinent issue across Northern Ireland, the UK and Republic of Ireland. What is Flood Risk for Planning? When considering larger planning applications, authorities may ask for proof that the proposed development will…
UK Mainland’s Most Northerly Town Gets OSM Noise and Odour Assessments
OSM Environmental Consulting have recently completed a Noise Impact Assessment and Odour Impact Assessment in Thurso, the most northerly town of the British Mainland. The proposals are seeking to redevelop a guest house to include a bar and restaurant and to allow…
Extreme Weather Highlights Deficient Northern Ireland Drainage
The province’s record-breaking heatwave and following extreme rainfall has highlighted the inadequate Northern Ireland drainage system. Despite many enjoying the heat, experts have spoken that is a worrying side effect of climate change, with many predicting Northern Ireland will…
Long awaited £2bn investment for NI Water announced
There is light at the end of the tunnel for Construction Professionals across Northern Ireland, as NI Water has announces plans to spend £2 billion over the next six years to upgrade its outdated water and waste water infrastructure, which…
Fascinating Finds on 17th Century School Site through Flood Risk Assessment Mid Ulster
Flood Risk Assessment Mid Ulster - One of the many reasons the OSM team love environmental consulting is getting to discover hidden gems on site. Director and Senior Environmental Consultant, Micheál O’Sullivan, and Environmental Consultant, Leanne Leonard, have been…
Contaminated Land Assessment Derry / L’Derry – OSM Secures Extension for NHS Covid Supply Centre
Contaminated Land Assessment Derry / L'Derry - In the battle against Covid-19, OSM is proud to play our part by enabling an extension to the NHS Covid-19 supply centre in Maydown Industrial Estate, Derry/Londonderry. The unit, which is being…
Plain sailing for MEA Council and Carrickfergus Sailing Club with OSM
OSM Environmental Consulting are delighted to have been part of an innovative project for Carrickfergus Sailing Club, to launch their new slipway. The project was completed in partnership between the club and Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, with…
Redeveloping Dutch Princess Opened Factory Site in Antrim
Contaminated Land Antrim Contaminated Land Antrim- This January – March 2021, OSM undertook a Contaminated Land Assessment on a proposed commercial development site located within the grounds of the former British Enkalon Site in Antrim. British Enkalon was a…