7. Contamination

Question 1

What is the Key Legislation surrounding contamination?

Answer 1

Environmental Protection Act, 1990

Question 2

Any guidance on RICS contamination?

Answer 2

RICS Professional Standard: Contamination, the Environment and Sustainability 2010 – best practice for dealing with contamination.

Question 3

What are signs of contamination to look out for on when on site?

Answer 3

Evidence of chemicals, oils, oil drums, underground tanks etc.

Question 4

What are the typical phases of investigation?

Answer 4

Phase 1 (review site history with desk top study, inspection and investigation)
Phase 2 (identify nature/extent of contamintion - soil samples)
Phase 3 (remediation report)

Question 5

What should you suggest if there are any conerns around contamination?

Answer 5

Suggest a specialist report if there are concerns. No advice until provided.

Question 6

As a developer what can you apply for if you remediate a contaminated site?

Answer 6

Land Remediation Relief – tax relief giving devecompanies up to 150% corporate tax relief, including those affected by Japanese Knotweed.