Contaminated land FAQs

Contaminated land FAQs

Some most commonly asked questions about contaminated land

1. I'm in the process of buying a property and the 3rd party environmental search I had done says that the property is situated on potentially contaminated land. What should I do?

We recommend you commission an environmental search from us. Please contact us.

2. I have had conditions placed on my planning application. Why?

We would have reviewed the planning application and conditions would have been placed either due to its proximity to potentially contaminated land or due to the proposed end use. Please contact us to discuss this matter further.

3. How can I tell if my property is situated on contaminated land?

We recommend you commission an environmental search from us. Please contact us.

4. A site assessment was carried out in the past, can I still use this?

Possibly, but it should be noted that guidance and the standards applied to site investigations are constantly being updated therefore the assessment may need to be reviewed or expanded in line with the current guidance.

5. Can you recommend an environmental consultant?

No. We are unable to recommend an environmental consultant. We recommend you consult the ENDS Directory

E-mail:environmental.quality@lbhf.gov.uk

Office:  020 8753 3454 
Fax:  020 8753 3922 
Address:  Public Protection & Safety Division
6th floor Hammersmith Town Hall Extension
King Street
London
W6 9JU