FAQ’s

As our range of services are so varied, on every page we have added a key contact for that service. Please do use the links on that page, if you are not sure simply call or email any of our offices and we will advise you directly.

The cost of a Phase 1 report is variable based on the size of the land or property being reviewed and the amount of data required to meet the purpose of the Phase 1 report. As an outline cost a very basic report would start from £395 + vat . A report requiring greater depth of information and requiring more comprehensive and expert interpretation with a site walk over would be in the region of £650.

A Phase 1 Study collates relevant information from a variety of sources relating to the Site setting and its previous historical uses. The end product is an interpretive report that describes the likely presence of any contamination within the sub surface and the potential risks that this may pose to future Site users and the immediate environment. A site walkover may be required to support the desk study information and provide greater certainty in the report findings.

An assessment of the prevailing land quality at a site may be required for a number of reasons, including:

• To satisfy a specific planning condition (i.e., when redeveloping a brownfield site)
• To inform a property/land sale or purchase (i.e., as part of a conveyencing or due diligence process)
• To quantify the level of environmental risk present (i.e., as part of a Part IIA EPA or Environmental Permitting process)

The cost of a flood risk assessment report is variable based on the size of the land or property being reviewed and the amount of data required to meet the purpose of the report. As an outline cost a very basic report would start from £495 + vat. A report requiring greater depth of information and requiring more comprehensive and expert interpretation with a site walk over would be in the region of £1,500.

A flood risk assessment collates relevant information from a variety of sources relating the proximity of the site to areas that have been modelled as at risk of flooding or have been flooded in the past according to historical records. The risk of flooding via river, coastal, surface water run-off and groundwater pathways are all assessed and the impact a proposed development will have elsewhere on people and property is also considered. The end product is an interpretive report that describes the risk of flooding both to and from the site and meets the requirements set out in the technical guidance section of the current National Planning Policy Framework documentation (formerly PPS25 and SPP7). A site walkover may be required to support the desk study information and provide greater certainty in the report findings. Once all of the relevant data has been collated, site specific Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) options to manage excess storm water can then be assessed if required.

Local planning authorities are likely to request a flood risk assessment for any site which is situated on the modelled flood plain and within the vicinity of a fluvial or tidal watercourse. Flood risk assessments are also requested in areas of low fluvial or tidal flood risk if a proposed development is over one hectare in size and/or lies within a critical drainage area. Certain areas are susceptible to groundwater flooding and ESI provide impact assessments for basement construction.

Environmental regulations and planning legislation are constantly changing and developing, emphasis and interpretation also change. For guidance and support please give us a call or email, we are happy to advise the best value solution to any requirements.