In addition, we also provide advice on remedial options. For example, firstly we review the details of the development proposal. Secondly, we appraise the risk and hazards posed by environmental and geotechnical conditions of the proposed development site.
Thirdly, and most importantly, we combine all the information to produce the interpretive report. A site walkover survey will be conducted as part of each report.
We consider this to be a fundamental part of the delivery of a successful project. During the walkover survey, we will assess areas identified within the desk study as potential development issues, environmental and cost liabilities. We also highlight potential remedial options or management considerations.
Following the desk study and walkover survey, a Site Conceptual Site Model can be developed. This will allow for environmental and geotechnical hazards to be individually assessed. A Phase 1 Desk Study is a preliminary risk assessment of a development site often, required for planning permission. The Phase 1 Desk Study collates background information about site-specific historical, geological and environmental characteristics that will need to be considered during planning, design and construction of a development.
If you are planning on developing a site you will generally need a Phase 1 Desk Study Report as part of your Planning application set out by the Local Authority Planning Department. Or you may be planning on purchasing a property or site for development, as part of the Property Transactions Due Diligence it is prudent to complete a Phase 1 Desk Study Report.
A Phase 2 assessment consists of an Intrusive Site investigation with quantitative risk assessment. Depending on what is highlighted in this assessment, a subsequent remediation strategy and verification report may then be required.
A Phase 2 assessment is only needed if it is identified in the initial Land Contamination Assessment or if it is part of the conditions the Local Planning Authority have attached to the planning approval. For more information on Ground Investigations please click here. The site walk overs form an integral part of our Phase 1 Desk Study reports.
The purpose of the survey is to basically see a site in the flesh, to identify potential sources of contamination. Any potential pollutant linkages can then be prioritised for any future Phase 2 Site Investigation.
More information on site investigations. As part of the Phase 1 Desk Study Earth Environmental will assess your site location and establish as part of the Coal Authority Mining Report if your site is in an area of risk.
If the Coal Authority Mining Report indicates that there is a possible risk to ground instability and subsidence, or if we believe there is a potential for unrecorded mines beneath the site or mine entries, a Coal Mining Risk Assessment will be required. Or to discuss your development sites please call Tel: or contact us. This can then be submitted to support your planning application, or as part of the Property Transactions Due Diligence.
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Skip to content. An explanation can be found here , but in essence it is used to explain how a given contaminant may interact with site users or the wider environment. This allows the degree of risk to be determined. This in turn establishes what, if any, further action may be required. In other words, a desktop study refers to an investigation that is carried out purely by desk based research — in other words no sampling of soils is carried out at this stage.
The desktop study may also be referred to as a desk study, a phase 1 assessment, phase 1 site assessment , phase 1 investigation, phase 1 site investigation, a Preliminary Risk Assessment PRA or a preliminary investigation a soil survey, a site survey and many other names. An explanation can be found here , but in essence it is used to explain how a given contaminant may interact with site users or the wider environment, thus allowing the degree of risk to be determined.
In many cases where the previous site usage has had a low impact a phase 1 investigation is sufficient to discharge the contaminated land planning conditions.
A desk study is the collation and review of information already available about a site, and is carried out at an early stage of site appraisal to inform and guide the remainder of the site investigation. The desk study includes a visual inspection of the site and its surrounding area, usually referred to as a walkover survey.
The historical use of land can have an impact on its future use. Potential contaminated land issues can be a key concern to land buyers and developers, as banks or mortgage providers may not release funds prior to a report being completed.
Most Local Authorities Planning Departments now also often request a Phase 1 Desk Study as part of a planning submission or will set planning conditions following consultation with their Contaminated Land Team or external stakeholders such as the Environment Agency. We have instant access to datasets relating to contamination characteristics of land; past and present.
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