The client, who is a small developer, required a Phase1 Desk Study to firstly support a planning application, and then a Phase 2 Site Investigation to discharge planning conditions. The proposed development comprised clearance of the site and construction of five luxury dwellings with large private gardens.
The Phase 1 Desk Study identified several buildings associated with the former military transmission station, including a large mast, various pits and a large above ground storage tank base. The objectives of the site investigation were to provide information on the contaminative status of the site, noting any associated risks and liabilities with regard to the proposed future use, along with obtaining information on the shallow and deeper ground conditions present at the site, including a sensitive Chalk aquifer.
The Phase 2 utilised a combination of trial pitting, windowless sampling, and environmental monitoring. The findings of the intrusive works enabled Lustre Consulting to prepare an assessment on the soil quality and suitability for residential use. Information on the geotechnical properties of underlying soils and foundation design considerations, including safe bearing capacity and settlement were also provided a the same time.
The findings of the investigation confirmed the suitability of the soils for residential use with private gardens with no significant remediation work required. The reports were subsequently approved by the local planning authority.
What is a Noise Assessment? A Noise Assessment will determine whether any prevailing noise sources could be affecting your site or whether any adverse noise sources could be introduced, and if those noise sources could have an adverse impact on future site users, or off-site noise sensitive receptors. If the Noise Assessment finds that the […]
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What is a Flood Risk Assessment? A Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) will determine the flood risk to a site from multiple sources. It is usual for a FRA to assess the flood risk from rivers, sea, surface water, sewers or groundwater. The level of risk is in part determined by future site users and/or sensitive […]
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What is an Air Quality Mitigation Statement? An Air Quality Mitigation Statement qualitatively assesses the air quality impact to future site users and/or local receptors and whether any mitigation measures could be required. Why is an Air Quality Mitigation Statement needed for this site? The Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM) and Environmental Protection UK […]
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What is a Phase 1 Desk Study? A Phase 1 Desk will determine if contamination could be present at your site, and importantly, if that contamination poses a risk to future site users or the environment. Why is a Phase 1 Desk Study needed for this site? If the Desk Study finds that the level […]
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