Documentation

An Environmental Audit provides an assessment of the 'perceived risk' that the site may provide in relation to the potential presence of 'contaminated land' based on background research and a site inspection/walkover. This normally includes:

• an internal and external walkover of the site (not included within the Desktop);
• an external walkover of the immediate site environs (not included within the Desktop);
• a historical search of archive records encompassing historical mapping, available library literature and street directories;
• regulatory enquiries including building control, environmental health, planning, the Petroleum Licensing Authority and the Environment Agency;
• a review of any previous investigation reports including data room information;
• a review of the environmental sensitivity based upon available geological, hydrological and hydrogeological data; and
• the provision of a factual report with risk assessment and environmental liability risk ratings.