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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.
How Much Does an Environmental Report Cost Before Construction?
Costs for environmental due diligence will depend on the nature of your site and the planning authority’s requirements. For many projects, the first step is a Phase 1 […]
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What Is a Site Investigation Report – and When Is It Required?
If your planning authority has asked for a “site investigation” or “contamination risk assessment,” they are typically referring to a Phase 1 Desktop Study as the first step. […]
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Do I Need a Phase 1 Desktop Study for a Brownfield Site?
In most cases, yes. Brownfield land — which refers to sites that have previously been developed — is far more likely to contain residual contamination than greenfield land. […]
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How to Get Planning Permission When Contamination Is Suspected
If a site has previously been used for industrial or commercial purposes, or is listed on a contaminated land register, local planning authorities may request an environmental risk […]
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What Surveys Do I Need Before Buying Land in the UK?
When purchasing land for development, it’s vital to understand what surveys and assessments are required to move forward safely and legally. One of the most common requirements — […]
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We’re Converting a Former Council Property — What Are the Risks?
Former council houses can contain asbestos-containing materials in building fabric and services. The correct survey depends on whether the property is being managed, refurbished or demolished.
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We Manage a School Built in the 60s — Should We Be Worried About Asbestos?
Asbestos is still present in thousands of school buildings across the UK, especially those constructed between the 1950s and 1980s. Ceiling tiles, pipe lagging, insulation panels and floor […]
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We Need to Demolish — Do We Really Need an Asbestos Survey?
You’re on a tight schedule. The demolition crew is ready, and machines are lined up to knock down an old warehouse next week. But the health and safety […]
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We Just Bought a Commercial Unit — Are We Responsible for Asbestos?
Buying a commercial property is a major investment — but it also comes with responsibilities. One of the most misunderstood is the legal duty to manage asbestos under […]
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We Discovered Asbestos Mid-Renovation — What Now?
Imagine this: you’re halfway through stripping back an old property ready for conversion, and your contractor uncovers suspicious insulation around the boiler or textured coatings on the ceilings. […]
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We’re Building 20 New Homes — How Do We Handle SAPs Efficiently?
Large-scale developments come with many moving parts. When you’re managing 10, 20, or even 100 new homes, handling SAP Calculations unit by unit quickly becomes overwhelming. Each plot […]
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Our Design Was Rejected Because of Energy Targets
Planning application rejected. Not because of height, massing or design — but because the building didn’t meet energy efficiency requirements. As local councils tighten their sustainability criteria, developers […]
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