A Phase 1 Desktop Study is the initial stage in ground investigations to identify potentially contaminated land and can save you money by detecting potential contaminated land issues at an early stage.
The desktop study establishes geology, hydrology, history and the environmental setting and sensitivity of a site.
It is generally required as part of the planning process and can be required by a planning consultancy, warranty companies and building control officers.
A phase 1 Desktop Study should comprise of both the desktop study and a site walkover including a Conceptual Site Model. The site walkover enables us to identify any local features that might not be displayed on a map and to check for visual and odorous evidence of ground contamination. No sampling of soil is carried out at this stage.
Our Phase 1 Reports which include the desktop study and site walkover, are designed to meet the needs of planning conditions and can provide an assessment of potential risks prior to property or land purchases.
Additionally, the report can be used to inform further work on site, a phase 2 ground investigation, in order to fully understand the potential contamination issues, to de-risk a purchase or to better understand the extent of work necessary prior to development.
A Phase 1 Desktop Study may also be referred to as:
For further information please email consulting@prp.uk.com or call 0116 2751 710
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