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Read practical EnviroSolution articles covering planning conditions, contaminated land, coal mining risk, drainage, asbestos, ecology, energy assessment and other technical topics affecting UK development projects.
Government Steps Up Waste Crime Enforcement: What Construction and Remediation Projects Should Check
The government and Environment Agency are increasing action against illegal waste sites and persistent poor performers. Here is why waste classification and duty-of-care checks matter to legitimate projects too.
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Approved Document L 2026 and SAP 10.3: What Developers Need to Prepare for Before March 2027
Approved Document L 2026 takes effect for most building work in England from 24 March 2027. We look at SAP 10.3, transition dates and why early energy modelling matters now.
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HSE Keeps Great Britain’s Asbestos Control Limit at 0.1 f/ml: What It Means in Practice
HSE has confirmed that Great Britain’s asbestos control limit will remain at 0.1 f/ml. We explain what the decision changes — and what it does not change — for surveys, dutyholders and refurbishment work.
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Digital Waste Tracking Becomes Mandatory in October 2026: What Businesses Need to Know
From 1 October 2026, permitted and licensed waste receiving sites in England and Wales must report waste receipts digitally. Here is what changes and what does not.
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New NPPF 2026: What It Means for Environmental Reports, Brownfield Sites and Planning
The new National Planning Policy Framework took effect for decision-making on 17 August 2026. We look at what it means for brownfield development, contamination, mining risk and environmental evidence.
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Michael Sheen’s BBC Investigation Puts Historic PCB Contamination Back in Focus
The BBC documentary Buried with Michael Sheen has renewed scrutiny of historic PCB disposal in Wales. We look at what the story means for contaminated-land risk assessment, due diligence and brownfield development.
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BNG Rules Changed in August 2026: What Developers Need to Know
New biodiversity net gain exemptions took effect on 6 August 2026. Here is what the 0.2-hectare threshold, temporary-development exemption and self-build changes mean in practice.
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Environment Agency Voluntary Remediation Advice: When It Could Help a Contaminated Site
A new Environment Agency service offers site-specific technical review where land contamination has affected controlled waters. We explain who can use it and what it can — and cannot — provide.
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The UK PFAS Plan: What It Means for Contaminated Land and Groundwater
The government PFAS Plan sets a clearer direction for legacy contaminated land, groundwater risk screening and future technical guidance. We look at what changes for site assessment.
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Why Your Development Cannot Legally Start Yet
If your development is being held up by a contaminated land planning condition, you are not alone. Across the UK, developers are losing time and money because they […]
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Planning Delays Due to Ground Risk – Fix Them Fast
If your development is being held up by a contaminated land planning condition, you are not alone. Across the UK, developers are losing time and money because they […]
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Contaminated Land Conditions – The Real Risk to Profit
If your development is being held up by a contaminated land planning condition, you are not alone. Across the UK, developers are losing time and money because they […]
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