Hi all,
We are currently undergoing conveyancing on a flat and received the following communication from our solicitor:
I have some paperwork in on the purchase and this shows that XXX originally formed part of an explosives research and manufacture facility operated by Royal Ordnance and some of the site within XXX was potentially contaminated by different levels of contamination. In order that the land might be suitdeable for use for residential development purposes, XXX District Council required a full contamination programme to be carried out before any development commenced and I hold a letter on file from the Council confirming that the works comprised in the environmental remediation strategy have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Local Authority.
However, in view of the previous land use it would be advisable to submit an environmental search at an additional cost of approximately £71.88. Please confirm that you agree to me submitting the environmental search.
The town in question used to be known for gunpowder manufacture donkey's years ago, but has been otherwise habited and obviously deemed habitable for new developments to be built on.
My thoughts are that the environmental search is really not necessary in this case, but just wanted to get a second opinion from you experts!
Thanks in advance for your advice.
We are currently undergoing conveyancing on a flat and received the following communication from our solicitor:
I have some paperwork in on the purchase and this shows that XXX originally formed part of an explosives research and manufacture facility operated by Royal Ordnance and some of the site within XXX was potentially contaminated by different levels of contamination. In order that the land might be suitdeable for use for residential development purposes, XXX District Council required a full contamination programme to be carried out before any development commenced and I hold a letter on file from the Council confirming that the works comprised in the environmental remediation strategy have been carried out to the satisfaction of the Local Authority.
However, in view of the previous land use it would be advisable to submit an environmental search at an additional cost of approximately £71.88. Please confirm that you agree to me submitting the environmental search.
The town in question used to be known for gunpowder manufacture donkey's years ago, but has been otherwise habited and obviously deemed habitable for new developments to be built on.
My thoughts are that the environmental search is really not necessary in this case, but just wanted to get a second opinion from you experts!
Thanks in advance for your advice.