Environment & Local Authority Searches for England & Wales

Plansearch Plus provides essential planning and neighbourhood information to homebuyers and current homeowners in mainland Great Britain. It is available within 48 hours from receipt of order. Plansearch Plus supports the homebuyer in making an informed decision by supplying quality information for the property and surrounding area, and provides peace of mind by helping to reveal any potential surprises around the corner, for example, plans to construct a telecommunications mast , a new local nightclub causing late night noise and disturbance, the development of a supermarket or a factory nearby, ruining the current view from the property
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A Drainage & Water Search will provide details of connection of sewers and location of pipes within the vicinity of the land subject of the search and drainage charges, and sometimes, depending on the authority, the meterage

Searches are carried against land and property, which is situated in a traditional coal mining area. Information supplied by the authority includes past, present and future Underground Coal Mining activity plus shafts, adits and surface geology plus past, present and future open cast coal mining
Subsidence.

The EnviroSearch Residential report provides essential site history and other environmental information to homebuyers and vendors on properties in mainland Britain. The information included will help any homebuyer to make an informed decision about purchasing a property and whether it will provide a suitable environment and investment for their family.

Risk Assessment
This search provides a professional opinion from the UK's leading firm of Chartered Environmental Surveyors, Wilbourn Associates. In bringing together specialist knowledge of contaminated land and land surveying, EnviroSearch is unique in considering the issue of contaminated land in relation to property value and use. A professional conclusion means the burden of interpretation is now left to the experts.

Specialist surveyors with expertise in Environmental Law and Science can appraise the impacts on all forms of land and property because of their training in property and valuation. Wilbourn Associates provide advice on the environment, contaminated land and the resulting impacts upon all forms of Property, Land and Construction. The practice was formed in 1993 and has developed a significant reputation for quality advice in all aspects of environmental real estate consulting.

Standard Environmental Review is established as the leading report amongst the largest legal firms in the UK. It offers a fast, efficient and cost-effective means of assessing environmental risks and liabilities for commercial properties. This report is ideal for those wishing to undertake an initial screening of a site.

The special features which make Standard Environmental Review an industry leader:
It is the only rapid screening tool to include a review of large-scale historic maps (1:2,500) – highlighting potential risks that may not appear in reports using a scale of only 1:10,000
Reports are designed for ease of use and provide a single page executive summary covering key findings, recommendations and guidance
All reports state the most sensitive use for which the site is most likely to be suitable
Each report indicates a risk of the site being investigated further under part IIA of the EPA 1990
The level of risk of Direct or Necessary Remedial Action under Relevant Legislation is indicated in all reports
All reports include an aerial photograph of the study site and a highly detailed site plan
Standard Environmental Review is compiled and interpreted by IEMA accredited environmental auditors

Standard Environmental Review reports are very cost-effective. Reports can be despatched within 5 working days and are covered by GroundSure’s substantial professional indemnity insurance.

This search is made to ascertain:
a) the routes of cables and ducts within the vicinity of the land, the results of which are illustrated on a plan supplied by the relevant data provider and
b) to determine whether there are any rights / grants of easements and Way-leave agreements affecting the land subject of the search

This search is made to:
1) provide details of any existing or proposed overhead or underground electricity equipment in your ownership or control affecting the Property;
2) forward copies of any wayleaves or agreements affecting the Property and supply details of payments made under those wayleaves and agreements;
3) provide a plan showing the route and location of the matters in 1 and 2 above;
4) advise whether there is an electricity supply for the Property, its location and capacity and confirm that this has been satisfactory. If the Property is not connected please advise us where the nearest available mains connections is and your requirements in relation to the provision of a future supply;

This search is usually carried out when dealing with commercial properties, development or redevelopment sites. The Information supplied by the data provider will generally reveal on a plan supplied by them, the approximate positions of the existing apparatus within the vicinity of the land subject of the search. Such
apparatus includes, poles & overhead cables, distribution points, kiosks, jointing chambers, underground routes (ducts / cables), inspection chambers. Details of easements and way leave agreements affecting the land are also provided.

 

A copy of the data providers plan which identifies approximate position of the existing mains pipes and pipes to which a connection may be made. Service pipes are not shown but their presence should be anticipated Details of Grants of easements and Way-leave agreements and other statutory notices affecting the land are also provided.

This search provides ;details of any existing or proposed overhead, surface or underground equipment in NTL's ownership or control affecting the search property, and provides copies of any wayleaves or agreements affecting the property together with details of payments made under those wayleaves or agreements. Details of any telephone connections to the property are given and if the Property is not connected advice on where the nearest available connection is and of any preferred route from that point to the property.

Dtails of any proposals for new equipment, alterations to existing equipment or new wayleave agreements which might affect the Property or any proposed development of it.are also given.

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas which decays into other radioactive species, all of which cause human exposure to radiation. The main danger from high radon exposure is the increased risk of lung cancer

The service has been developed by NRPB in response to demand from solicitors and others who wish to confirm whether a property is in a Radon Affected Area, a question often raised during house conveyancing. The service covers the whole of England and is based on published data.

A written report will be issued with information on the results of radon measurements, both within the local authority area and the immediate locality of the property, as well as an estimation of the probability of elevated levels of radon existing in the property. However, measurement data for individual properties will not be provided because there is a confidential agreement between NRPB and individual householders.

The search is made when underground lines are suspected or apparent. The Information provided includes:
a) if there are any underground railway lines beneath the property or
sufficiently close to consider them to affect the property and if so the route and depth of such tunnels from the surface of the land,
b) whether there are any proposals for the construction of new lines and
c) whether or not there are any rights or liabilities that have been obtained over the land.

This search includes information on aviation activity, proposed developments, and alterations and changes to aviation activity that effect the property.

Limestone workings were discontinued during the 1930's. However the risk of subsidence still exists. Results to searches will confirm whether a property is likely to be affected by subsidence due to mining works.

A Gypsum Search will reveal the proximity of mine workings to the property, when the mine was worked, the depth of workings and If there are any planning consents to carry out workings