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National Quality Mark Scheme (NQMS) embedding in Planning Policy
Gaining planning approval for a site can be a long and resource intensive process. With austerity measures biting at local council budgets, planning teams have often been disproportionately cut[1]. This means good quality contaminated land reporting is a benefit to them as well as to the developer who is then likely to experience fewer unexpected […]
Sheep dip – has the wool been pulled over our eyes?
Many farming processes, sheep dipping being one of them, have the potential to cause significant adverse The farming sector was the number one industry causing pollution incidents in 2015 (1) and remains one of the top four causes according to the Environment Agency’s 2018-2019 Annual Report (2). The UK’s most common agricultural impacts are associated with […]
The environmental impact of abandoned metal mines in the UK
In this post, Anna discusses the environmental impact of abandoned metal mines in the UK, the ramifications this may have on site or property developments, and how Groundsure reports can help you to uncover potential issues and risk. If you have any questions or comments about this article you can contact the commercial consultancy team […]
Phytoremediation: plants are (always) good to us
Since the beginning of industrialisation, humans have used the soil as a contaminant sink. Over time, the amount of pollutants disposed into soil has increased – landfills being a primary example of this1. Soil is not a renewable resource and is teeming with ecosystems of micro-organisms that are vital to life on earth. Unfortunately, the […]