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Now booking projects · May 2026

Compliance consultancy that unlocks your project.

Senior-led UK expertise in daylight, fire strategy and building regulations — engineered for planning success and signed off in days, not weeks.

500+Projects approved
98%First-time approval
4.9 / 5Across 187 reviews
15+Years' experience
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BRE 2022 Compliant
4–5 Day Delivery
Compliant with the standards your LPA expects
BRE BR 209 (2022) BS EN 17037 Approved Document B BS 9999 / 9991 Building Safety Act 2022 Equality Act 2010
About Fortress

A boutique consultancy with the experience of a major firm.

We blend senior chartered expertise with a streamlined, modern delivery model — so you get the rigour of a top-tier consultancy without the bureaucracy or markup.

Founded in 2010 and based in East London, Fortress Associates has prepared over 500 successful compliance reports for residential, mixed-use, commercial and education projects across the UK. Every report is reviewed by a chartered consultant and signed off by name.

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What We Do

Three specialisms. One trusted team.

Each report is hand-crafted by a senior consultant — never templated, always defensible. Click through for full scope, methodology and pricing.

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Daylight & Sunlight Reports

Comprehensive BRE 2022 daylight, sunlight and overshadowing assessments — modelled, validated and ready for planning submission.

  • VSC, NSL & APSH calculations
  • Overshadowing & sun-on-ground
  • Planning-ready statement & appendices
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Fire Strategy Reports

Approved Document B fire strategy reports, fire risk assessments and PIB drawings prepared by chartered fire safety engineers.

  • Approved Doc B / BS 9999 / 9991
  • HRB & BSR Gateway support
  • PIB drawings for fire & rescue services
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Building Regulations Drawings

Full Plans submission packages with construction details — extensions, new builds, conversions and commercial fit-outs.

  • Approved Documents A–S compliance
  • Structural calcs on request
  • Building Control liaison & sign-off
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Across London & UK
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4–5
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Featured Work

Recent compliance projects

A snapshot of recent projects across London and the UK — from boutique residential to high-rise mixed-use developments.

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How We Work

From brief to approval, in four steps.

A clear, predictable process — designed to keep your project on schedule and your stakeholders informed at every stage.

Start your project
1

Send us your drawings

Email existing & proposed plans, elevations and a site location plan. Even a sketch with dimensions is enough to begin.

Day 0 · 5 minutes
2

Receive a fixed quote

We come back within 24 hours with a fixed-price scope, methodology summary and guaranteed delivery date.

Day 1 · 24 hours
3

We model & report

Senior consultant prepares your report using validated tools and BRE / Doc B / Approved Document standards.

Days 2–4 · 2–4 days
4

Submit with confidence

Receive your full report, supporting calculations and planning-ready statement. Pay only after delivery.

Day 5 · ready to submit
Why Fortress

Senior expertise. Boutique service. Pragmatic results.

We're not a faceless production line. Every brief is reviewed by a chartered consultant — every report is signed off by name.

Senior-led delivery

You work directly with a chartered consultant — never a junior intermediary or call-centre operator.

4–5 day turnaround

Industry-leading delivery using cloud-based modelling and a streamlined senior review pipeline.

Pay on delivery

£0 advance payment. We invoice only after you've reviewed and accepted your final report.

Defensible methodology

BRE 2022, BS EN 17037, Approved Doc B — we cite every source and show every working.

Free revisions

One round of design-driven revisions is included on every report at no extra cost.

Planning-tested

500+ approved submissions across London Boroughs and Local Planning Authorities UK-wide.

Our People

Chartered, named, accountable.

Every report you receive is signed off by a senior consultant — here are some of the team behind them.

Meet the team
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Daniel Ashworth

Founder · Daylight Lead

Chartered surveyor, 20 years' experience in BRE daylight & rights of light.

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Priya Shah

Fire Strategy Lead

Chartered fire engineer (IFE), HRB / BSR specialist for tall residential.

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James O'Connor

Technical Director

Senior architectural technician, Approved Documents and Building Control liaison.

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Olivia Reid

Senior Planning Consultant

RTPI member with deep experience across London Borough planning policies.

Testimonials

Trusted by architects, developers and homeowners.

"
Turned around a complex daylight assessment in four days. The report was meticulous and our LPA accepted it without queries — a genuinely senior service at a sensible price.
JR
James Rowley
Director · Rowley Architects
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Honest, fast, and properly senior. Their fire strategy report saved us from a costly redesign — they spotted a compartmentation issue we'd missed entirely.
SM
Sarah Mehta
PM · Northbridge Developments
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As a homeowner doing my first extension, I felt completely supported. Drawings were clear, Building Control was happy first time. Would recommend without hesitation.
DP
David Patel
Homeowner · Hackney
Insights & Updates

Latest thinking from our team

Practical guidance, regulatory updates and case studies from the front line of UK compliance.

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FAQ

Answers, before you ask.

Still wondering? Drop us a line — we reply to every enquiry within 2 working hours.

Ask us anything
How quickly can I get my report?
Standard turnaround is 4–5 working days from receipt of your drawings and brief. Expedited turnarounds are often possible — ask when you enquire.
Do you really not take advance payment?
Correct. You only pay after we've delivered your final report and you're satisfied. We're confident in our work and want you to be too.
Which standards do your reports comply with?
Daylight reports follow BRE BR 209 (2022) and BS EN 17037. Fire strategies align with Approved Doc B, BS 9999 and BS 9991. Building Regs drawings comply with all current Approved Documents (A–S).
Will my Local Planning Authority accept your report?
Yes — our reports have been accepted by LPAs across London and the UK with a 98% first-time approval rate. We cite every source and show all calculations.
Can I commission all three services at once?
Absolutely. Bundling daylight, fire strategy and Building Regs drawings on one project gets you a co-ordinated package — and a meaningful discount.
Do you cover Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs)?
Yes. We prepare strategies for HRBs in line with the Building Safety Act 2022 and BSR Gateway requirements, including golden-thread documentation.
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