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…
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…
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across Northern Ireland, as NI Water has announces plans to spend £2 billion over the next six years to upgrade its outdated water and waste water infrastructure, which…
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…
OSM Environmental Consultant, Leanne Leonard, has taken part in judging this year’s F1 in Schools Ireland, for which the Final will be televised this Sunday. F1 in Schools Ireland is the country's largest school-age STEM competition, challenging students to…
PIPS is a charity local to us at OSM, providing vital support and training in Suicide Prevention and Bereavement Support. They work closely in our local community, providing a free call line, counselling, advocacy, drop-in services and vital resources for…
A PhD student and OBE recipient have created a guide advising homeowners on how to lessen the impact of flooding on their properties as part of the Know Your Risk Campaign. The guide has been extensively researched by co-authors…
Today, OSM Environmental Consulting are joining with people around the world to celebrate Earth Day 2021. The yearly event is largest annual secular event in the world, with over one billion people taking time to demonstrate their support for environmental…
OSM Environmental Consulting are delighted their assessments helped secure approval for this project linking Derry/Londonderry and Donegal by public walkway. The project, which received its funding from both the Irish and Northern Irish governments, as well as a Special…
Some contaminated land sites can be more interesting than others… this bottle fragment was previously uncovered by OSM Senior Hydrogeologist, Peter McConvey, at a site in Belfast. This unearthed bottle harkens back to when Belfast had a bustling industry…