School, Care Home or Hospital Build? Protect Vulnerable Occupants with a Phase 1 Desktop Study

When constructing buildings for sensitive end users, such as children, patients, or the elderly, the need for rigorous environmental safety increases tenfold. Whether you’re planning a school, care home, or hospital, a thorough Phase 1 Desktop Study should be one of the first steps in your project.

EnviroSolution understands the unique challenges and responsibilities involved in developments for vulnerable populations. Our team performs detailed environmental assessments to ensure land is safe and suitable before any construction takes place.

We assess former land use, identify contaminants of concern, and provide recommendations that comply with national planning policy and industry regulations. Councils often require a Phase 1 Desktop Study as part of the planning submission—especially for sensitive land uses.

In a recent project, a developer planned to build a special needs school on what appeared to be green space. Our Phase 1 Desktop Study discovered that the site had been used as an informal waste dumping ground in the 1960s. The report prompted a targeted site investigation, confirming low-level contaminants in the soil. With this knowledge, the developer incorporated suitable foundation design and landscaping measures, ensuring a safe environment for future pupils.

Phase 1 Desktop Studies also help future-proof your site. If the land is ever sold or repurposed, having a robust environmental record improves valuation and simplifies due diligence.

When health and safety are paramount, don’t cut corners. Trust EnviroSolution to provide a reliable, fast, and planning-compliant Phase 1 Desktop Study that protects your project and its future occupants.