Environmental problems Environmental searches and what we cover

Types of search and what it covers

Conveyancing or homebuyers search

The report covers any known:

  • history and past land uses of the site
  • site investigation 
  • landfills 
  • information relating to the site 

Environmental report that covers up to 5000 square metres

This report is a professional report that would be recommended for environmental consultants and developers.

  • Contamination issues at or adjacent to the site
  • Landfill sites within 250 metres
  • Sites determined to be statutory contaminated land within 250 metres
  • Statutory Nuisance Notices in force within 100 metres
  • Waste Management Licences within 250 metres
  • Environmental Part A Permitted Processes within 250 metres
  • Environmental Part B Permitted Processes within 250 metres
  • Pollution Prevention or Control Part A(2) Permitted Processes within 250 metres
  • Private Water Supplies Regulations registered abstractions within 2000 metres
  • Radioactive Substances current registrations at or adjacent to the site

Environmental report that covers between 5001 square metres up to 15000 square metres

This report is a professional report that would be recommended for environmental consultants and developers. 

  • Contamination issues at or adjacent to the site
  • Landfill sites within 250 metres
  • Sites determined to be statutory contaminated land within 250 metres
  • Statutory Nuisance Notices in force within 100 metres
  • Waste Management Licences within 250 metres
  • Environmental Part A Permitted Processes within 250 metres
  • Environmental Part B Permitted Processes within 250 metres
  • Pollution Prevention or Control Part A(2) Permitted Processes within 250 metres
  • Private Water Supplies Regulations registered abstractions within 2000 metres
  • Radioactive Substances current registrations at or adjacent to the site

For searches more than 15000 square metres, email contact@manchester.gov.uk for a quote.

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