Phase 1 Contaminated Land Desk Study

The overall recommendation was that no further investigations were required.
Phase 1 contaminated land desk study. We were commissioned to undertake a phase 1 contaminated land report by a private developer. The purpose of a desk study is to determine a preliminary risk rating and to plan the subsequent stages of the site investigation. Current legislation considers a desk study the minimum requirement when submitting a planning application. We offer phase 1 desk top studies to support planning applications for all types and scales of development throughout the uk.
A phase 1 desk study is a preliminary risk assessment from the collation and review of published information regarding a sites historical geological and environmental setting. The preliminary risk assessment phase 1 desktop study is the first stage of the contaminated land assessment process. Starting from 450 for a standard phase 1 desk top study our prices are among the most competitive on the market. This is achieved by identifying any potential ground related hazards and potential contamination sources pathways and receptors where there could be potential risks to human health.
Hydrogeo undertake phase 1 desk studies for a wide range of clients and sites. The desk study typically includes a review of historical maps and aerial photographs consideration of the geological and hydro geological setting of the site from published sources contact with regulatory. Feel free to call us on 0845 303 9434 for an obligation free discussion continue reading phase 1 desk top study. Phase 1 land contamination desk study assessments comprise the collation of desk based data together with information gained from a site walkover survey.
It must also include a flow chart illustrating where this report sits in the overall contaminated land and. Audit and desk based hydrogeological assessment. It is often an unfortunate occurrence when a land owner discovers that his land may be contaminated as there is considerable cost involved in a phase 2 investigation swel always recommend carrying out a desktop study before the exchange of contracts. This involves analysing historical and environmental information for the site and within a 250 m radius around the site as detailed in clr11 model procedures for the management of contaminated land.
The cover page the table of contents and the registered environmental assessor certificate for christopher m. A sample report by hayden environmental. At hydrogeo we are a team of qualified geologists hydrogeologists and contaminated land specialists with over 40 years of experience in geology groundwater and contaminated land. Clearly define the project objectives as established prior to this phase of work commencing.
This 6 page sample report includes just a portion of the report. Click here to view a 6 page sample phase i environmental site assessment report in pdf. The first phase of any ground investigation is the provision of a desk study.