Earth Environmental

The Phase 1 Desk Study interpretive report is the vital link that goes beyond the basic facts and data. We interpret all the information collected, so you understand what are the risks and hazards for your development on your proposed site. Click here: https://goo.gl/Ne5XMk

A surface water drainage strategy is a report detailing how surface water can affect a site and surrounding areas. It establishes how water can behave on a site and estimates the surface runoff rate, viable flow pathways, and likely subsurface infiltration.  See More:- https://goo.gl/hxecNH

The scope and details of the Flood Risk Assessments will vary depending on the size and topography of the site, and which Flood Zone the site lies within. . Click here: https://goo.gl/jW6GS7

All site investigations are conducted in accordance with strict and well-defined health and safety practices with site-specific method statements and risk assessments provided. . Click here: https://goo.gl/q7s8GF

Installation of ground gas groundwater monitoring points are completed by the use of our in-house drilling services and are constructed in accordance with the best guidance procedures. . . Click here: https://goo.gl/8wA2NZ

We provide advice to legal practices involved in handling property transactions and the development of environmental legislation. Click here: https://goo.gl/B7EevS

Our Property Adviser regularly provides high-level advice to landowners, residential and commercial developers often at the pre-acquisition stage, as part of a due diligence/feasibility study. . Click here : https://goo.gl/Nwjycd

We work closely with the Energy sector which includes the siting, design, and construction of Wind Farms and as part of feasibility studies provide early advice on ground conditions, together with potential development constraints. . See More;- https://goo.gl/gmCMVQ

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical operates as a niche small to medium-sized technical consultancy practice and aims to grow the business gradually, in a sustainable manner. . Click here : - https://goo.gl/CzZfeR

A Developer requested a combined Phase I and Phase II Investigation for a proposed residential development on an existing riverbank in Cinderford, Gloucestershire. . . See More::- https://goo.gl/dLHdQw

Earth Environmental & Geotechnical, headquarters is based in Stockport. It also has offices in Edinburgh, Bath, and Reading. Earth Environmental & Geotechnical carries out surveys for the property, financial, chemical, legal, and mining and construction industries. See More:- https://goo.gl/ArsABt

A Coal Mining Risk Assessment identified the potential presence of shallow coal mine workings beneath the site, associated with two southerly dipping coal seams. The subsequent site investigation proved an area of workings with suspected collapsed workings further to the north, towards the outcrop position. A grouting specification was developed which encompassed an element of trial grouting in areas of suspected collapsed workings and treatment of voided strata. Our staff supervised the treatment of the program of ground stabilization, which was undertaken over a three-week period.

A remediation strategy was developed which was accepted by the local authority and the Environment Agency. Due to the limited volume of groundwater to be treated an Environmental Permit was not required. .  See More:- https://goo.gl/V4zQNY

A surface water drainage strategy is a report detailing how surface water can affect a site and surrounding areas. It establishes how water can behave on a site and estimates the surface runoff rate, viable flow pathways, and likely sub-surface infiltration.  See More:- https://bit.ly/2KgSsXs

A Coal Mining Risk Assessment was requested by a residential developer as the land fell within a Coal Authority Development High-Risk Area. The assessment will form part of a planning application submission. See More:- https://bit.ly/2HH9D56

An electricity cable needed diverting under a river. As part of the works we provided a topographic and river hydrographic survey and completed a comprehensive Health and Safety Plan, Method Statements and Risk Assessments. . See More:- https://bit.ly/2MYhc96

UKRA will be running a campaign focusing on the research from PHE that energy efficiency measures are increasing indoor radon levels. Radon is the highest cause of lung cancer other than smoking and is responsible for over 1100 deaths in the UK every year. See more:-  https://www.earthenvironmental.co.uk/4th-november-2019-radon-awareness-week/

The surface water management strategy will also investigate what effect the development will have on these, and outlines measures the developer can take so that runoff rates meet the requirements for the site set by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), the Environment Agency or by local planning policy. In particular, the SuDS report will demonstrate that the development will conform to the guidance set out in NPPF where: Paragraph 051 states, the drainage is to be designed to control surface water run off close to where it falls and mimic natural drainage as closely as possible, will provide opportunities to reduce the causes and impacts of flooding, and will remove pollutants from urban run-off at source; As assessment will be carried out as stated in Paragraph 079 on whether a sustainable drainage system should be considered depending on the proposed development and its location; And Paragraph 080 where the aim of the surface water management will be to dischar...

Welcome to Earth Environmental and Geotechnical, and a brief look at Flood Risk Assessments. If you’re considering a new project, you want to be confident that it won’t be a washout, because of local sources of potential flooding –rivers, groundwater and storm surge – for example. But there’s more to consider. A Flood Risk Assessment also needs to look at how run-off rates from your development might affect other properties in the vicinity. Flood Zone information is available from the Environment Agency, and Local Authorities. They are defined as Flood Zone 1 to Flood Zone 3 – graded according to the level of flood risk, and the size of the site. So – a development site that lies within Flood Zone 3, and is more than 1 hectare in size, will need the most detailed flood risk assessment, to be a valid part of your planning proposal. A Flood Risk Assessment from Earth Environmental and Geotechnical does not simply identify potential risk, we have the expertise and e...

It is routinely used in the design of temporary structures such as working platforms for piling rigs or pads for crane outriggers.  Approximate equivalent CBR values can be derived from the Modulus of subgrade reaction by the use of empirical relationships. The Plate Bearing Test is carried out in accordance with BS 1377 Part 9: 1990 and consists of loading a steel plate and recording the settlement corresponding to each load increment. The Plate Bearing Test is normally carried out at the foundation level, either on the surface or in a shallow pit. Plates of varying sizes up to 720mm diameter are available. The loading plate is placed on the ground and connected via a load cell to a reaction load. Due to the larger size of the plate used (compared with a CBR test), this test is more suitable for testing larger aggregate backfills, however, it requires a larger reaction load. Typically, a minimum 15tonne tracked excavator or another suitable plant is required for us to use ...

We have the capability to carry out Flood Risk Assessments for a large variety of sites to meet the planning requirements set out by local authorities, and that adhere to the Environment Agency and National Planning Policy Framework advice and guidance. . . See More:- https://www.earthenvironmental.co.uk/flood-risk-assessment/

Excess soil material on development sites generated during construction activities is often used on-site in open space areas, as screening bunds or within recreational areas. If the materials are natural there is generally no need to chemically characterize them, unless ongoing and former site activities suggest a potential contamination source(s). In urban areas anthropogenic sources from combustion processes may result in natural materials, such as topsoil, having their chemical status impaired, demanding some testing. See More:-  https://www.earthenvironmental.co.uk/soil-waste-classification/ SOIL WASTE CLASSIFICATION

Our company personnel are well versed in the use and development of Material Management Plans (MMP’s) to support the re-use of waste soil materials, with a Qualified Person capable of approving such reports. . . See More:-  https://www.earthenvironmental.co.uk/material-management-plans/

Our technical services department has extensive experience in the provision of high-quality land surveys as part of feasibility studies or for the planning, design, and management of projects. . . See More:-  https://www.earthenvironmental.co.uk/land-surveying/