Adstock, Buckinghamshire
The site, formerly agricultural land with steel-framed barns, a horse manege, a Dutch barn, and areas of hardstanding, has been thoughtfully reimagined to deliver four individually designed homes.
St Julians Close, London
The MEC lighting team were instructed to undertake a Daylight, Sunlight and Overshadowing Assessment in support of a proposed residential development at land to the rear of 8 St Julians Close, London.
Why Daylight & Sunlight Design Can Make or Break Planning Approval
Natural light is one of the most valuable elements in the built environment. It shapes how we experience spaces, supports health and wellbeing, and plays a vital role in sustainable design.
Bournemouth Road, Blandford St Mary
MEC supported Hallam Land Management in securing outline planning permission for a residential development of up to 130 dwellings on land off Bournemouth Road, Blandford St Mary.
MEC Ranked Among Top 150 UK Consultants for 2025, Moving up Six Places
We are delighted to share that MEC has once again been recognised as one of the Top 150 Consultants in the UK by Building Magazine, and this year, we’ve moved up the list by six places.
Planning Practice Guidance Update: A More Balanced Approach to the Sequential Test
The Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) has been updated with immediate effect, introducing important changes to the way Paragraph 175 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is applied when assessing flood risk through the Sequential Test.
Expansion for MEC as firm launches fourth office
Specialist technical consultancy, MEC Consulting Group has confirmed its expansion into Nottingham with the launch of its fourth office.
Why Sensitive Lighting Design Matters for Grey Belt Housing – Our latest article in the PHPD Magazine
Associate Environmental Consultant Nathan Allen shares why early, sensitive external lighting design is key to protecting wildlife and securing planning approvals for grey belt developments.
MEC Ranked Among Top 150 UK Consultants for 2025, Moving up Six Places
MEC is proud to have once again been named one of the UK’s Top 150 Consultants by Building Magazine – rising six places in this year’s rankings.
Planning Practice Guidance Update: A More Balanced Approach to the Sequential Test
The Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) has been updated with immediate effect, introducing important changes to the way Paragraph 175 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is applied when assessing flood risk through the Sequential Test.