Use this guidance to check what may be needed before you submit information.
If the wording on your planning condition, tender request or site constraint is unclear, send it to EnviroSolution and we can advise which report, survey or assessment is likely to be relevant.
Before You Instruct a Phase 2 Ground Investigation
A Phase 2 Ground Investigation is typically required to support planning conditions or confirm risks identified during a Phase 1 Desktop Study. Before commissioning works, gather all relevant documents including planning decision notices, previous reports and site history. This ensures the investigation is properly scoped and avoids unnecessary delays.
Key Considerations for Site Works
Access, services, boundaries and working restrictions should be confirmed before fieldwork begins. Consider whether additional elements such as groundwater monitoring, gas monitoring or geotechnical input are required. Aligning these early prevents the need for repeat visits and reduces overall project cost.
What the Report Needs to Deliver
A compliant Phase 2 report should clearly define the conceptual site model, present investigation results and provide a robust risk assessment. Where planning is involved, the conclusions must directly address the wording of the planning condition to support discharge.
Checklist
- Planning condition reviewed
- Phase 1 Desktop Study available
- Proposed development confirmed
- Access and constraints checked
- Testing scope agreed
- Programme agreed
- Submission route confirmed
Need a fast, planning-compliant Phase 2 investigation?
Use this resource to get clear first, then review the service page or send over the project details when you are ready.
Useful downloads
Download checklistContaminated Land Condition Discharge Guide
A guide to the typical stages involved in discharging contaminated land planning conditions, from desk study through investigation and validation.
Contaminated Land
If this resource matches the issue on your site, the next step is usually to review the main service page and decide what information you already have ready.
How to Scope Contaminated Land on a Time-Sensitive Project
A commercial guide to scoping Contaminated Land quickly without creating the kind of shortcuts that cause delay later.
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Contaminated Land FAQ Planning Condition
Common Planning Questions About Contaminated Land
A practical FAQ covering when Contaminated Land is likely to be needed, what usually triggers it and what information helps the process move faster.
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Contaminated Land Checklist Cost & Timeline
Contaminated Land Checklist Before You Submit
A pre-submission checklist for Contaminated Land so the brief, programme and supporting information are in place before work starts.
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Contaminated Land Guide Guide
What Clients Usually Need to Prepare for Contaminated Land
A practical guide to the information, constraints and decisions clients should line up before starting Contaminated Land.