Building Safety Act 2022

Planning Fire Statements & Gateway Submissions

Fire statement preparation and Gateway 1, 2, and 3 submissions for higher-risk buildings under the Building Safety Act 2022. London Plan Policy D12a compliance. Chartered engineers, London and UK wide.

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Turnaround7 to 14 working days

Response1 to 2 working days

CoverageLondon & UK wide

PI insuranceUp to £5M

4,000+

Projects Delivered

30+ yrs

Collective Experience

7-14

Working Day Turnaround

UK Wide

Coverage

Chartered

Independent Practice

up to £5M

Professional Indemnity

Our Planning Services

Fire safety input across the planning and gateway process

We support developers, architects, and building owners at every gateway stage under the Building Safety Act 2022.

Planning Fire Statements (Gateway 1)

Fire statement preparation for planning applications for higher-risk buildings under Gateway 1. RIBA Stage 2 and 3. Building Safety Act 2022 and London Plan Policy D12a compliance.

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London Plan D12a Compliance

For major developments in Greater London, we prepare the fire statement required under London Plan Policy D12a, addressing escape, evacuation, fire service access, and building design.

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Gateway 2 Submissions

Pre-construction Building Safety Regulator approval. We prepare and coordinate the technical fire strategy, specifications, and supporting documentation for Gateway 2.

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Gateway 3 & Handover

Completion sign-off from the Building Safety Regulator. As-built fire strategy, golden thread information, and building safety case support for Gateway 3.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is a planning fire statement?

A document submitted with planning applications for higher-risk buildings under Gateway 1 of the Building Safety Act 2022 and London Plan Policy D12a, demonstrating fire safety from the earliest design stage.

What are the three gateways?

Gateway 1 at planning, Gateway 2 pre-construction BSR approval, Gateway 3 BSR sign-off before occupation. All apply to new higher-risk buildings.

What is London Plan Policy D12a?

A London Plan 2021 policy requiring major developments in Greater London to achieve the highest fire safety standards, with a fire statement at planning.

Who prepares a planning fire statement?

A chartered fire engineer. We prepare fire statements at RIBA Stage 2 and 3.

Accreditations & Memberships

SSIP Accredited

Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Homes England Approved

Constructionline Gold Member

IIRSM

Institution of Fire Engineers

IOSH

Social Value

Fire Protection Association

Acclaim Accreditation

Safety & Reliability Society

Chartered Engineer

Fire Industry Association

Institute of Fire Safety Managers

Regional Numbers

London 020 3797 3053 Birmingham 0121 401 1053 Manchester 0161 207 3053 Leeds 0113 400 1053 Glasgow 0131 215 1053

Fire Safety Services

Fire Engineering & Safety

Fire Safety Services is a chartered independent fire engineering and safety consultancy. We deliver fire strategy reports, building safety cases, EWS assessments, planning fire statements, and specialist consultancy across London and the UK. Advisory-only, conflict-free advice from engineers with over 30 years of collective experience.

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