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Half of UK conveyancers rate HS2 consultation process as poor
New research released by Groundsure today finds almost half (48%) of UK conveyancers believe the government’s consultation for the changed HS2 route has been poor, with 14% saying it was of extremely low quality and caused concern. A further 34% said the HS2 consultation was not a great process and none of those surveyed felt […]
Fictitious entries – what’s the truth?
If you are in the business of conveying factual information – the production of dictionaries, encyclopedias, and maps – protecting your work from theft, or copyrighting your work, is difficult. The purpose of copyrighting is twofold; it is designed to a) ensure people are recognised for the work they produce and b) ensure that a […]
Historical maps and why they are an important consideration when redeveloping a brownfield (or greenfield) site
It is important that the acquisition of any greenfield or brownfield site should be supported by, at minimum, an environmental desktop study of the site. It is essential to be aware of any potential environmental liability that may be associated with a site prior to purchasing it. This is particularly relevant when a site is […]
Flood Defences Affecting Property
What are flood defences? Flood defences seek to reduce the risk of flooding, to safeguard life, protect property, sustain economic activity and protect the natural environment. Flood defences are designed to protect against flood events of a particular magnitude, expressed as risk in any one year. The Environment Agency is responsible for all matters relating […]
The Benefits of the Screening Report
The Groundsure Screening Search report provides an overview of the environmental risks relating to commercial properties, high value residential properties and those with more than five hectares of land. https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/GUUWvIbhLSA?feature=oembed&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0 The Groundsure Screening Search report includes detailed environmental data on contaminated land, flood risk, ground stability and geological hazards. The data is reviewed and a professional opinion provided by […]
Environmental Impacts of Agricultural Land Use
What are the Environmental Impacts associated with Agricultural Land uses in the UK? This is the second instalment in a series of blog posts which will identify and evaluate the typical environmental impacts associated with day to day farm processes. What is slurry? How is it stored and what are the relevant guidances and regulations? […]
Environmental contamination and Warfare
Environmental contamination as a collateral damage of warfare The production of weapons, the destruction of buildings and oil fields, fires, military transport movements, chemical spraying, the presence of bombs and landmines still remaining unexploded, the disposal of munitions and the lack of care in its manufacture caused by the urgency of production are all examples […]
Groundwater abstraction and Source Protection Zones
Definition and classification of Groundwater abstraction and Source Protection Zones Groundwater provides a third of our drinking water in England and Wales, 7% in Northern Ireland and 3% in Scotland [1]. In some areas of Southern England, groundwater supplies up to 80% of potable water. Potable water, also known as drinking water, is water that is safe […]