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EnviroSmart Reports

Phase 1 Contaminated Land Surveys for planning applications, building regulations and property transactions

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EnviroSmart

£595+VAT*
A desktop land contamination assessment including a conceptual site model and risk assessment consistent with CLR 11
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EnviroSmart Plus

£895+VAT*
A desktop land contamination assessment with the addition of a site visit.
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EnviroSmart Pro

£1,295+VAT*
A desktop land contamination assessment, site visit and detailed review of planning history.
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*1 Pricing based on site size & complexity.

FeaturesEnviroSmartEnviroSmart PlusEnviroSmart Pro
Consultant’s professional opinion
£5 million PI insurance
Consultation with local authorities
Considers redevelopment or change of use
Manual review of detailed historic maps
Fast delivery time (working days)**51015
Expert help to discharge planning condition
Supports Architects, Developers, Planning Consultants and the Legal Market
Site walkover/reconnaissance visit
Detailed review of planning history and available borehole logs

**2 Expedited turnarounds are available on request

  • Initial exploratory investigations
  • Phase 2 Assessments and DQRA
  • Geotechnical assessments UXO (prelim and desk study)
  • Mining searches
  • Soil Survey and soil testing for contamination
  • Support for building regulations

Features

Features of our ground survey reports are as follows:

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Clear, concise and conclusive report
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Easy-to-read ‘traffic light’ risk rating format
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Each report includes a Preliminary Risk Assessmentin line with best practice and regulatory guidance
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Includes consultation with the Local Authority
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Clear recommendations provided

Benefits

Why you should choose our contaminated land reports

Produced by specialist hydrologists with over 15 years’ experience.
Our consultants have built a great working relationship with Environment Agency and Local Authority Officers across the UK.
Ground survey reports are widely accepted in support of planning applications and insurance.
Quick turnaround options available
Low cost / fixed price

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Case Study
Phase 1 Desk Study for a Change of Use from Commercial to Residential Property

We were commissioned to undertake an EnviroSmart Report to satisfy a condition imposed by the local planning authority. The scope of the application was a change of use from commercial to residential property. The developer wished to convert the upper two storeys of a former office building into residential flats. Following best practice the local planning officer wanted to understand if the change of use impacted on the receptors (including residents) as the building would be populated at different times and with greater frequency. The end use is classed as being more sensitive. The Challenge The site is located in a complex setting consisting of a mixed residential and industrial area and…

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FAQs

Your frequently asked questions answered

What is a Phase 1 Contaminated Land Report?

A Phase 1 Contaminated Land Report is a literature-based review designed to give an overview of the risk of land or groundwater contamination to end-users (house occupiers or workers) and the immediate environment.

A Phase 1 Study collates relevant land pollution information from a variety of sources relating to the setting of the site and its previous historical uses. The end product is an interpretive report that contains a qualitative risk assessment, including a conceptual site model that describes the potentially significant sources of contamination, receptors and pathways.

The study involves multiple sources of land pollution information often including Ordnance Survey maps, geological and groundwater vulnerability maps, aerial photographs, local and national archives, and newspapers and registers held by relevant regulatory agencies. A site walkover (land investigation) may be required to support the collated desk-based information, to provide details of the current condition of the site, and to gather evidence of potential land contamination.

When a site walkover is requested, we will generally conduct the walkover following the initial desk study to ensure a ‘best value’ approach in meeting regulations and individual report needs.

What does a Phase 1 Report contain?

A Phase 1 Study collates relevant land pollution information from a variety of sources relating to the site setting and its previous historical uses. The end product is an interpretive report that describes the likely presence of any land contamination within the subsurface, and the potential risks that this may pose to future site users and the immediate environment. A site walkover may be required to support the desk study information and to provide greater certainty in the report findings.

Who are Phase 1 Contaminated Land Reports intended for?
  • Property developers
  • Self-build
  • Property professionals such as architects, planning consultants and land agents
  • Lawyers and solicitors
  • Lenders, banks or mortgage providers
  • Businesses
  • Insurance companies
Why might a Phase 1 Contaminated Land Report be required?
  • Validating planning applications
  • Meeting planning conditions
  • For land and property purchase
  • For the sale or divestment of a site
  • Due diligence
  • Lending, mortgages, pension funds
  • Business risk assessment
Can contaminated land affect the development process?

If land is highlighted by the local planning authority as potentially being contaminated, the authority’s Contaminated Land Officer is likely to impose a planning condition that an assessment must be completed for clarification. Until that assessment has been completed and accepted by the Contaminated Land Officer, the development should not proceed.

Who is responsible or has a duty of care in contaminated land issues?

The original polluter of the land is officially the person or organisation responsible for any liabilities relating to land contamination. As the pollution may have occurred decades earlier, potentially prior to the legislation, this person or organisation may never be found and it is, therefore, the new owner who will be responsible. It is essential that the person responsible for undertaking the property purchase or development, and their legal advisor, understands the degree of risks and potential financial implications.

Each local authority has general responsibility for identifying and deciding on necessary actions in relation to contaminated land in its area. Land can potentially be sold when contaminated and the responsibility may end up being passed onto the new owner, or indeed a bank or mortgage lender if the new purchaser was to default. In summary, professional advice should always be sought prior to purchase on any previously developed land.

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