The Land Consultancy Ltd · Company 04886972 · Trading heritage since 2003
Active·consultant·Head office Preston
The Land Consultancy Limited, established in 2003, provides expert geo-environmental consultancy and site investigation services across the UK. With over 20 years of experience, the company specialises in Phase 1 desk studies and Phase 2 site investigations, covering contaminated land, geotechnical assessments, wind farm investigations, ground gas surveys, quarry resource estimation, and shallow mining surveys. Serving a diverse client base including developers, renewable energy companies, engineers, architects, and local authorities, The Land Consultancy Limited helps discharge planning conditions and assesses risks to human health and the environment.
They have successfully completed over 1200 jobs nationwide, offering a comprehensive service from initial assessment through to remediation and validation. Their expertise extends to detailed quantitative risk assessments, remedial method statements, and validation reporting. The company is committed to providing thorough investigations and practical solutions, ensuring developments are safe and compliant with regulatory guidance and industry standards.
Lostock Hall, Nr. Preston
Remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater at a former petrol station site, which was subsequently redeveloped for a residential apartment block. Approximately 400 tonnes of contaminated soil were excavated and disposed of to landfill, and contaminated groundwater was pumped and tankered off-site.
Client · South Ribble Borough Council and the Environment Agency (agreed remedial targets)
Manchester
Environmental site investigation works for a complex industrial site with a history of cotton mill, soap factory, and chemical manufacturing. Identified contamination and mine shafts, with subsequent risk assessment indicating no remediation was necessary for continued manufacturing use.
Client · Confidential
North Wales
Remediation of soils and groundwater contaminated by a leaking waste oil tank at a former garage, to clean-up levels agreed with the Local Authority and Environment Agency, enabling subsequent residential housing development.
Client · Local Authority and Environment Agency (agreed clean-up levels)
Birmingham
Geotechnical, ground gas surveying and contamination site investigation works undertaken for a large residential development on a brownfield site.
London
Desk study and site investigation for a small industrial site affected by solvent contamination from historical tanks. Remedial works were required and regulator sign off received after submission and approval of the validation report.
Newcastle
Desk study and Phase 2 site investigation for a former paper mill site to be developed for residential purposes. Phase 2 works proved that no remediation was necessary.
Leeds
Desk study and Phase 2 site investigation for a former tannery site to be developed with offices. Remedial works were undertaken following completion of controlled waters and human health DQRA.
Glasgow
Phase 2 site investigation for a former foundry site to be developed for residential purposes. Site investigation works indicated that only a capping layer was required in garden areas to protect end users for arsenic contamination in the ashy made ground. Gas monitoring indicated that a gas membrane should be incorporated into the floorslab design.
Todmorden, West Yorkshire
Slope stability analysis and site investigation for a residential development where construction works were suspended due to slope failure. Retaining wall design advice was provided, and the property was subsequently safely developed.
Client · Building control
London
Investigation into the cause of subsidence affecting an office development founded on London Clay, likely caused by desiccation from nearby trees. Advised removal of trees and potential underpinning of foundations.
Client · well known insurance company
Leeds
Extensive geotechnical investigation for several new warehouses, encountering deep Made Ground overlying Glacial Till and Coal Measures Strata. Piled foundations were advised for both structures and floorslabs.
Hameldon Hill Wind Farm, Burnley
Investigation into potential shallow coal seams beneath proposed turbines and substation. Evidence of shallow coal workings was recorded, and advice was given for drilling and grouting, and piled foundations.
Client · npower (now Innogy Renewables UK Limited)
developers, renewable energy companies, structural engineers, architects, local authorities, insurance companies, other consultants, South Ribble Borough Council, Environment Agency, npower (now Innogy Renewables UK Limited), Coal Authority, Canal Rivers Trust and 3 others.
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Geo-environmental consultancy and site investigation services including desk studies, contaminated land, geotechnical, ground gas, and shallow mining surveys nationwide. Their listed services include Civil engineering, Groundworks, Site clearance, Piling and Drainage.
The Land Consultancy Ltd is registered at PRESTON, PR4 4JX, in North West.
The Land Consultancy Ltd states that it works across Lancashire, Midlands, London, Merseyside, Cheshire and Yorkshire.
Companies House lists The Land Consultancy Ltd as active.
The Land Consultancy Ltd works in Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Infrastructure and Energy.
The Land Consultancy Ltd was incorporated on 2003-09-03.
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