Buying a Site with Unknown Ground Stability? CMRA Can Uncover the Truth
You’ve found a promising parcel of land—affordable and well-located. But when your solicitor checks the title, a note flags possible subsidence risks due to historical coal mining. This is where a Coal Mining Risk Assessment becomes critical. In coalfield areas, past
Why Your Planning Application Might Get Rejected Without a CMRA
You’ve submitted a thorough planning application—site layout, elevations, access plans—but now the planning officer is asking for a Coal Mining Risk Assessment. You didn’t see that coming. Planning authorities across coalfield areas often make this a condition of approval. The reason?
Building in a Coal Mining Area? A CMRA Can Save You Thousands
You’ve just secured planning permission for a new residential site in the Midlands. Things are moving fast. But the council has flagged your site as being in a "Coal Authority Development High Risk Area." Now what? Before you can proceed, a
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
Worried About Underground Tanks or Previous Use? Get a Phase 1 Desktop Study First
A brownfield site in a great location can be a goldmine for developers. But if that site once housed fuel storage tanks or operated as a dry cleaner, the environmental risks could be substantial. Before you begin planning, demolishing, or
Refinancing or Selling a Property with Land? Lenders Expect a Phase 1 Desktop Study
Are you in the process of refinancing a commercial asset or selling land with development potential? You might be surprised to learn that most lenders and institutional buyers will require a Phase 1 Desktop Study before they sign off on
Planning Permission Delays? A Phase 1 Desktop Study Could Be the Missing Link
Imagine you've spent weeks preparing your planning application. The architectural designs are perfect, local consultations have gone well, and everything seems ready to go. Then the planning officer sends feedback: "Please provide a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment." If that phrase
Buying Land for a New Housing Development? Don’t Skip the Phase 1 Desktop Study
You’ve found the perfect plot of land: it ticks all the boxes in terms of location, access to utilities, and development potential. On the surface, it seems like a dream investment. But before breaking ground or even completing the purchase,
The Hidden Dangers of Coal Mining: How a Coal Mining Risk Assessment Protects Your Property
If you’re planning a new construction project or property purchase in the UK, one critical aspect that must not be overlooked is the Coal Mining Risk Assessment (CMRA). You might be surprised to learn that many sites, even those not
Planning Permission Problems? A Coal Mining Risk Assessment Could Be the Missing Piece
If you’ve submitted a planning application and hit a roadblock from the local authority, it might not be due to your design or layout. One of the most common yet overlooked causes of planning delays is a missing or incomplete