Property Sales
It is increasingly common for mortgage lenders
to request an environmental search to help them decide if the
property is suitable security to lend money on. The searches are
undertaken by specialist companies who offer an insurance backed
certificate for the property. The searches are based solely on the
historic land use of the site in question and in no way gives a
guarantee that the land in question does not meet the statutory
definition of contaminated land.
If a property fails the search then the
company may advise you to contact the Contaminated Land Team of the
Local Authority. We may be aware of specific information
about the site that can help you with your enquires.
The Contaminated Land Team holds a variety of
information on the following:-
- Contaminated Land Section records of contamination issues at
the site and at land adjacent to the site
- Unlicensed, pre-licensing or closed landfill sites
- Environmental Protection Act 1990 Part IIA, sites determined to
be statutory contaminated land in Cheshire East
- Site investigations where available and appropriate
- Environmental Protection Act 1990, Statutory Nuisance
Notices
- Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999, Part A(1) and A(2)
and Part B Permitted Processes
- Private Water Supplies Regulations 1991
- Radioactive Substances Act 1993
- Air Quality Management Areas
- Smoke Control Areas
- Radon Gas
- 1967 Foot & Mouth Burial Sites
If you require information the Local Authority
do not hold then they can advise you on the best agency to
contact.
If you require written confirmation of the
information held by the local Authority a charge may be applicable
and further information can be supplied upon request. Please
contact the Contaminated Land Team to discuss your
requirements.
What You Will Need for The Request
To request an environmental search you will need:
- a plan clearly showing the boundary of the property or
land
- a list of the specific information that you require; and
- your contact details
In addition if the property was built within the last 10 years,
it may be covered by an NHBC warranty. Alternatively you may be
able to insure against the risk of the cost of remediating the land
if it is found to be required. Your solicitor will be able to
advise you further on this matter.
Further information on buying or selling a
property and contaminated land can be found on this external
website.
Contaminated land and your home
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