Phase 1 Contaminated Land Report
Speak To A Specialist Speak To A SpecialistA Phase 1 Contaminated Land Report (otherwise known as a desktop or preliminary assessment) is a critical first step in ensuring land contamination matters are understood.
Our phase 1 reports are specially designed to meet the needs of planning conditions, and provide an assessment of risks prior to property and land purchase.
If you’re looking to quickly obtain planning permission or understand land condition risks for a property transaction, our Phase 1 land contamination report is the solution you need.
Our team of experts will do all they can to help you move your project forward and strive to eliminate the need for costly (and often unnecessary) further assessment work.
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✓ Typically completed within seven days of instruction
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What’s Included in Our Phase 1 Environmental Risk Assessment?
Our Phase 1 Contaminated Land Report is compiled based on a professional review of historical land use, geological records and environmental sensitivity.
We recommended that a site inspection be included as part of the assessment, but we can discuss your specific requirements with you.
What’s included will depend on the purpose – we regularly provide environmental risk assessments for planning and for people buying and selling land.
Fulfilling Planning Conditions
- Site inspection
- Tailored to National Planning Policy Framework
- Contamination planning condition discharge
- Regulatory liaison
- Preliminary risk assessment
- Risk summary and actions
- Enhanced Assessments (Optional)
- Flood risk screen
- Coal Mining Authority Report
Buying or Selling Land
- Identification of current site activities with potential to cause environmental harm
- Statutory liability under Part 2A EPA 1990
- Environmental permitting obligations and associated constraints
- Recommendations for ongoing environmental compliance and improvements that may be required
- Flood risk screen as standard
Why Choose Us for Your Environmental Risk Assessments?
If you’re looking for a fast, affordable and hassle-free route to obtaining planning permission, the team at Ashfield is here to help with our leading expertise in Phase 1 Contaminated Land Reports.
Fast, affordable, thorough
All reports are compiled and carried out in accordance with industry codes of practice often within seven working days. We use multiple trusted sources for thorough insights, all while offering competitively-priced reports.
Fewer follow-up actions, more first time approvals
With Ashfield and our partnership with Martello, you get extra checks with no extra cost. This means 81% fewer failed reports, and fewer headaches.
Get clear next actions and support to reach your goals
Our experts are always on hand to discuss the findings of our reports, summarising what it all means and what you need to do next.
We liaise with planning regulators on your behalf
We have substantial experience in liaising with planning regulators to speed up the approval process – saving you time and hassle.
Team of experts with proven track record of positive outcomes
With a wealth of experience and hundreds of happy customers to our name, Ashfield Solutions is one of the UK’s leading phase 1 Contaminated Land Report specialists.
Get in touch with us today to find out more.
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“The team at Ashfield were quick to respond and advise on a proportionate level of input for our application and their study was accepted by the local authority without concern. I would have no hesitation in recommending Ashfield on any scale of project.”
Murray Ross, Managing Director, Avalon Planning and Heritage
Who we work with
We cover the entirety of the UK, working with homebuyers, business owners, investors and developers.
Whether you’re purchasing land for redevelopment or need planning permission to progress your home renovation project, the experienced and friendly team here at Ashfield Solutions can give you the clarity you need.
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How We Work With You
Curious about how our Phase 1 environmental risk assessments work? We follow a simple, step-by-step process that fulfills the needs of our clients to the end.
Step 1
Get in touch with us, specifying the service you require.
Step 2
We’ll respond with more information about the service, how it works and what we need from you.
Step 3
Once we have all the information we need, we’ll get to work and begin the assessment process.
Step 4
We’ll issue you with a comprehensive report outlining our findings.
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Meet Our Phase 1 Environmental Assessment Specialists
Operating since 2006, and with decades of experience across our team, our Phase 1 Environmental Assessment specialists have successfully supported many high-risk, complex sites for large organisations.
Oliver Baldock
Director
With over 20 years’ experience in environmental risk modelling, I help clients make informed and confident decisions.
Chris Marshall
Director
One of Ashfield’s founding directors, I’ve gained over 20 years’ experience working on numerous contaminated sites across the UK.
Scott Ratcliffe
Associate Director
With over 20 years’ experience working on some of the UK’s most high-profile contaminated land projects, I help clients de-risk and unlock the true value of their brownfield land.
Andrew Pullman
Managing Director
I co-founded and continue to direct Ashfield Solutions Group, challenging the traditional environmental consultancy market with an independent, trusted advisor service.
Paul Wood
Associate Director
As an Associate Director and Chartered Environmentalist at Ashfield Solutions, I support clients with contaminated land, waste soils, and material management.
For further information or to book a free, no-obligation consultation, please call us at 01443 803 540 or email enviro@ashfieldsolutions.com.
Phase 1 case studies
Our efficient phase 1 environmental risk assessments deliver results that protect clients from unnecessary expenses, as demonstrated in our case studies.
Barn conversion approved thanks to prompt soil sampling organised by Ashfield
A private developer in Cumbria sought planning permission for a barn conversion. Despite the site’s agricultural history, the Local Planning Authority requested a Phase 1 Contaminated Land Report due to potential contamination.
We completed the Phase 1 assessment within five days, concluding a low contamination risk.
However, the authority required soil sampling, which we promptly conducted. Following a concise assessment report, the Local Planning Authority agreed with our findings and removed the contaminated land conditions, allowing the development to proceed.
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Prompt planning approval for private school development
Ashfield completed a Phase 1 Contaminated Land Report for a private school development in Exeter facing a tight planning deadline.
Working collaboratively with school staff, we identified potential contamination sources.
The comprehensive assessment concluded no further investigation was needed and was approved by the Local Planning Authority on the first submission, leading to prompt closure of contaminated land conditions.
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Frequently asked questions
Browse our frequently asked questions about our Phase 1 reports, and visit our dedicated FAQs page for more info.
Who are Phase 1 Contaminated Land Reports intended for?
Phase 1 Contaminated Land Reports are used by:
- Property developers
- Property professionals such as architects, planning consultants and land agents
- Lawyers and solicitors
- Lenders, banks or mortgage providers
- Businesses
- Insurance companies
Why might a Phase 1 Environmental Risk Assessment be required?
In most cases, these reports are required for:
- Fulfilling planning conditions
- For land and property purchase
- For the sale or divestment of a site
- Due diligence
- Lending, mortgages, pension funds
How much does a Phase 1 Contaminated Land Assessment cost?
A phase 1 contaminated land assessment costs between £800-£1,500 + VAT, although this can depend on the size of the site and project.
When should you get a Phase 1 Report?
The sooner you get in touch with our team, the better to avoid disruption to your plans and projects.
When should you get a phase 1 report?
The sooner you get in touch with our team, the better.