Prosiect Maen Hir & The Droves Solar Farm
We are supporting two nationally significant solar farms — Prosiect Maen Hir and The Droves Solar Farm — by evidencing their contribution to the UK’s Net Zero and energy security goals. A key focus is the development of a distinctive community benefits package that moves beyond standard practice to deliver long-term, place-based impact. Grounded in […]
West London Orbital
Volterra quantified borough-wide economic impacts, focusing on productivity gains, housing delivery and wider economic benefits, for the West London Orbital (WLO). Using a transparent econometric land-use model, we demonstrated the potential for 16,000 new homes and significant economic growth. The approach mirrored National Infrastructure Commission principles by prioritising economic outcomes over conventional transport metrics. We […]
International Rail Freight
We developed bespoke analytical tools to appraise the strategic and economic impact of increasing the quantum of rail freight passing through the Channel Tunnel between the UK and Europe. We utilised the standard DfT methodologies for appraising rail freight schemes, but also developed our own innovative methodologies such as considering the operating cost impacts on […]
Immingham Eastern (Ro-Ro) Terminal
Volterra were commissioned by CLdN Ports Killingholme Limited to input into an objection to the proposed DCO application for three-berth port expansion to the Port of Immingham. Our client required an independent assessment of the economic needs case made by the application, with a focus on estimates for future freight demand.
Lower Thames Crossing (On Behalf of London Gateway)
We prepared a Written Representation for the proposed Lower Thames Crossing (LTC), a major piece of national transport infrastructure. Our analysis assessed the potential economic risks associated with traffic redistribution and its impact on operations at London Gateway — one of the UK’s most strategically important ports. By quantifying the potential disruption and associated economic […]
Mallard Pass Solar Farm
We acted as a critical friend to review the socio-economic chapter submitted for the Mallard Pass DCO application. Senior Partner Ellie Evans also gave evidence at inquiry over the socio-economic and health impacts of the proposed scheme. The scheme was approved in 2024.
Crossrail
We developed a pioneering methodology to quantify the wider economic impacts of Crossrail — including productivity gains, agglomeration effects, and labour market expansion. Our approach was accepted by HM Treasury during Select Committee hearings and played a key role in securing political support for the project. The success of our work helped transform how major […]
