Phase I

Environmental - Phase I

A Phase I desk top study or Preliminary Risk Assessment is a key document in any contaminated land assessment, this is fast becoming a statutory requirement. The Planning Policy Statement 23 (PPS23) is to accompany a planning application for sensitive developments.

JCMES comprehensive service includes the collation of all environmental information available for review such as historical mapping, aerial photographs, water quality data, geology and sensitive land uses surrounding the site.

A preliminary walkover is undertaken to assess the sites current condition and site setting. In accordance with current guidance and best practice, this information is used to create a Conceptual model which will identify the presence of any potential pollutant linkages and assess any contamination issues which may require further assessment.

At this stage should further assessment be required a fully detailed site investigation incorporating trial pit/borehole locations would be designed and costed as part of this service.