Enquiries
The issue of potential contamination can arise when buying and selling property. Solicitors and conveyancers often commission an environmental search by a third-party search company when arranging the sale or purchase of a property.
When looking at contamination, the search company sometimes requests further action, depending on proximity to any sites where potential contamination could be present.
Where ‘further action’ is recommended, clients are usually advised to contact their local authority for more information regarding the property/site.
We can provide information relating to the status of the site under Part 2A, past historical uses of the site and in the vicinity, details of any contaminated land investigation undertaken for planning applications on the site or nearby as well as any other pertinent local information we may hold.
It should be noted, however, that this does not necessarily mean the information provided would lead to the site passing the search. This information can also be provided to environmental consultancies when undertaking site investigation work and due diligence reports.
A charge is made for providing this information. Please contact the Contaminated Land team for more information. Email: contaminated.land@lincoln.gov.uk