The uncertainty
A previous investigation had identified localised contamination on this former kennels and cattery. The developer needed to establish what remedial work was genuinely necessary for the proposed housing layout.
What we established
Site-wide remediation was not justified. Measures could focus on gardens and soft landscaping, with building and hardstanding cover addressing the exposure risk elsewhere.
What changed
Rather than allowing a localised finding to dictate remediation across the whole site, the developer gained a practical basis for planning the remaining works and a clear understanding of the verification evidence needed for regulatory review.
What was avoided
How we got there
- Reviewed the previous desk study and ground investigation against the proposed layout
- Supplementary trial pitting and soil testing
- Updated the contamination risk assessment and weighed site-wide against targeted remediation
- Specified proportionate measures for gardens and soft landscaping, including suitable imported soils
- Defined the inspection, testing and documentation needed for verification
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