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Report prepared onFarm with associated land and buildings, Derringstone, Barham, Nr Canterbury, Kent

Report referencespecestate

National grid reference620190, 148950

Report prepared forSpecimen Client

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Report date13th May 2008

Liability Assessment

Report prepared on Site Area (m2) Estimated Building Coverage (%)Farm with associated land and buildings, Derringstone, Barham, Nr Canterbury, Kent (the Site)

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Current Use Proposed Use Additional Information ProvidedFarmland Farmland Purchase

Liability AssessmentWithin the scope of this assessment no Liabilities have been identified. However, your attention is drawn to the prudent measures suggested below.

Recommendations

Given the Site's high environmental sensitivity with regards to groundwater (Major Aquifer/Source Protection

Zone I) it would be prudent to undertake an environmental audit at the Site to clarify the risk presented by

recent and current operations (in particular any above or below ground chemical storage), clarifying the

standard of environmental management and the risk of ongoing and historical contamination. Argyll can provide

focused site inspections from £1,000 plus VAT and disbursements. Please contact us for further information.

Risk SummaryOverall on-site risk Low to ModerateOverall off-site risk LowEnvironmental sensitivity rating High

Although outside the scope of this assessment we would draw your attention to the Additional Considerations

detailed later in this section of the report.

Environmental Insurance Options

Environmental Liability Insurance may assist in completing this property transaction. If you

would like some insurance options for consideration, please contact Ensura on 0845 652

8585 or by email [email protected] quoting reference specestate. Ensura Limited is an

Appointed Representative of Ten Insurance Services, which is authorised and regulated

by the Financial Services Authority.

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Environmental HazardsWhilst this assessment is primarily a desktop assessment of potential soil and groundwater liabilities, the

following Environmental Hazards that fall outside the scope of the Risk Analysis Methodology have been

identified:

Natural and Mining Related

In addition, the following natural or mining related hazards have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the

Site:

Flood Zone 2 and 3, Radon between 5 and 10%, Radon Protection Measures, Ground Instability Hazard, Mining

Instability, Infilled Land

1. Flood Zones are defined by the Government's Planning Policy Guidance note 25 on 'Development and

Flood Risk' (PPG25). A Flood Zone 3 illustrates the Environment Agency's (EA) best estimate of the

areas of land (ignoring flood defences) with an annual probability of flooding of 1% or greater from rivers

and 0.5% or greater from the sea (including tidal estuaries). A Flood Zone 2 illustrates areas of land

(ignoring flood defences) with an annual probability of flooding of 0.1% or greater from rivers or the sea,

but with an annual probability of flooding of less than 1% from rivers. Further information on the location

of any flood defences or flood water storage areas is available in the detailed data section of this report

(see Flood Risk Area map on page 6). However, it should be noted that it is not possible to confirm the

degree of protection provided by defences without consultation with the EA. Argyll would be pleased to

provide a detailed flood report to include a review of the effectiveness of any flood protection measures

upon request (cost estimate £200 plus VAT).

2. When a property lies within a Radon affected area, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) recommends

Radon monitoring after purchase if radon protective measures have not been installed. Employers are

also required by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to assess risks from

radon in workplaces. You may therefore wish to contact the HPA for further information regarding radon

monitoring.

3. If redevelopment or building extensions are proposed, radon protection may be required. As the data

provided in this report is not site specific, it would be prudent to order a more detailed radon report from

the British Geological Survey (www.bgs.ac.uk/georeports) or contact the local Building Controls Officer

to clarify the level of radon protection required (if any) in accordance with BRE publication BR211

(2007) “Radon: protective measures for new buildings”.

4. As a potential ground stability hazard was identified, you may wish to consult a local RICS accredited

surveyor and/or review any available geotechnical surveys.

5. As the Site lies in an area subject to mining instability, you may wish to consult a local RICS accredited

surveyor and/or review any available geotechnical surveys. Further information may be available from

the minerals and waste officer at the County Council and the local Building Controls Officer. British

Geological Survey GeoHazard reports (www.bgs.ac.uk/georeports) may also provide more detailed

information.

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6. As the Site lies on or within 25m of potentially infilled land, you may wish to consult a local RICS

accredited surveyor and/or review any available geotechnical surveys. Further information may be

available from the minerals and waste officer at the County Council and the local Building Regulations

Officer. British Geological Survey GeoHazard reports (www.bgs.ac.uk/georeports) may also provide

more detailed information.

Contact details are provided at the end of this report.

Other Issues

No telecommunication base stations are located within 250m of the Site.

No Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) sites are located within 500m.

The Site is not located within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone.

No overhead transmission lines are located on or within 50m of the Site.

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Risk Analysis

Site useThe following potentially contaminative historical land uses were identified at the Site from 1:10,000 and 1:10,560

scale maps: Railways1898-1940 and Unknown Filled Ground (Pond, marsh, river, stream, dock etc) 1908. High

detail historical maps indicate that the railway land relates to the former Elham Valley railway line and that the

infilled land refers to a small former pond in the centre of the farm yard that was levelled c. 1939. It should also be

noted that the historical mapping does not provide any evidence of a typical farm waste tip at that location.

Unlicenced on-Site deposition of wastes derived on-Site was allowed until the imposition of the Agricultural Waste

Regulations (2006). The 1980 map edition indicates a large above ground storage tank (likely to be used for

slurry) and it is possible that other areas of bulk, above ground chemical storage are present in and around farm

buildings. We have been informed by the client that the Site is currently in agricultural use and that it will continue

in this use without redevelopment. There are no trade directory entries on site. As a result of the historical and

current use of the Site, there is a low to moderate risk of contaminants being present.

Surrounding area useThe following potentially contaminative historical land uses were identified in proximity to Site from 1:10,000 and

1:10,560 scale maps: Railways1898-1938 and Quarrying of sand & clay, operation of sand & gravel pits 1876. No

tanks and energy facilities were identified from 1:2500 scale maps. There are no trade directory entries within the

immediate surrounding area. The historical and current use of the surrounding area is therefore considered to

present a low risk of affecting the Site.

Environmental sensitivityWith reference to the Environment Agency Data, the hydrogeology underlying the Site is classified as a Major

Aquifer (Highly Permeable). In terms of the overlying soils, these are given a High (class H1) vulnerability

classification. This aquifer is partially overlain by low permeability drift deposits, which may afford some protection

to the underlying groundwater resources. According to the Environment Agency the Site lies within the following

Source Protection Zones (SPZs): Zone I (Inner Protection Zone). An SPZ is a protection zone placed around a

well or borehole that supplies groundwater of potable quality. However, no abstraction licences are located within

500m. The nearest water feature (the Nailbourne Stream) is located on-site. The Site is currently in agricultural

use with residential properties present within the Site boundary. In addition the following designated eco-

receptors were identified within 500m: Jumping Downs Local Nature Reserve 420m west. Additionally it should

be noted that the Site is located within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Overall, the Site is therefore

considered to have a high environmental sensitivity.

ConclusionIn our opinion, there is a low to moderate risk of soil and groundwater contamination from on-site sources. As

regards off-site sources, the risk is considered as low These potential sources of contamination have been

considered in light of the Site’s high environmental sensitivity.

For the overall liability assessment for this site please refer to page ii.

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Sources of Information The following additional historical map packs were used to produce this report.

• Envirocheck Ref: 429159869 centred on 620100, 148600.

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Additional ConsiderationsWhilst this assessment is primarily a desktop assessment of potential soil and groundwater liabilities, the

following potential liability considerations that fall outside the scope of the Risk Analysis Methodology have been

identified:

Operational

compliance

Such liabilities may arise if the Site is in commercial/industrial use and both the Site and the business are being purchased, or the Site is to be purchased as an investment with an operational business as a tenant. The operational standards of businesses vary greatly. Issues of particular note at farms often relate to chemical use/storage and waste and water management (drainage, discharge and interception). To assess the Site it would be prudent to undertake an environmental due-diligence audit. Please contact us for a quotation.

Asbestos If the buildings at the Site were constructed or renovated during the period between 1950 and 1999, then the fabric of these buildings may contain asbestos in a variety of forms. Buildings constructed from 1950 to 1970 are most at risk. The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002 and HSE Guidance note MDHS 100, in respect of non-domestic premises, require the confirmation of the absence of asbestos through an Asbestos Management Plan. This plan is a combination of the results of an Asbestos Survey (material risk assessment) and what is known as a Second Stage Algorithm (people risk assessment). This plan records the type of asbestos, its location, its condition, time-scale for remedial/removal works, inspection regime and responsible persons. Such actions were required by 21st May 2004. The maximum penalties for non-compliance are an unlimited fine and/or up to two years imprisonment. A Type II Asbestos Survey may therefore be required. If no Asbestos Management Plan is in place for the premises, a Type II Survey will be required coupled with a Second Stage Algorithm. These are then compiled into the Asbestos Management Plan. Should refurbishment or demolition works be planned, then a Type III Survey will be necessary. No works should commence until the results of a Type III survey have been provided to the bidders/contractors. Please contact us for a quotation.

Silage, Slurry, Oil

Storage (Farms)

Under the Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) Regulations 1991, silage, slurry or fuel storage facilities constructed after March 1991 have to be designed and built to minimum standards to prevent the pollution of Controlled Waters. Above-ground storage tanks on farms holding more than 1500 litres of fuel oil (1250 litres in Scotland) should be provided with secondary containment. Silage can only be made in a silo with an impermeable base surrounded with effluent collection systems. Field silage making is subject to special provisions and permits. An inspection of any such facilities would therefore be prudent. Please contact us for a quotation.

Sensitive Land

Uses

If areas subject to statutory designations are located either on or in proximity to the Site, there may be land management implications or restrictions to planned developments. Such designations include Sites of Special Scientific Interest, National Parks and Areas of Adopted Green Belt. Further information will be available from the governing body responsible for assigning the designation. Please refer to the Technical Data section of this report for contact details of the relevant organisations.

Historic Rights of

Way

A review of historic maps indicates that there may be former rights of way across the Site. It is possible that these could be re-instated by the Countryside Agency under the Discovering Lost Ways project. This project aims to identify former rights of way (pre-1949) which have disappeared from local authority maps and statements. Argyll can conduct a desktop assessment, showing the location of such historic rights of way and assessing the risk these might be subject to future re-instatement. An initial report starts from £150 plus VAT depending upon the size of the Site. Please contact us for a quotation.

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Risk Analysis MethodologyThe Site Solutions Estate report has been designed to assist in making informed decisions during agricultural

property transactions. The report is a desktop assessment of Liabilities which could arise under Part 2A of the

Environmental Protection Act 1990 and/or the Water Resources Act 1991. If a risk is identified, then a number of

options for managing the risk or transferring the risk are proposed.

The focus of the report is to identify Liabilities that may affect the owner/occupier of the Site. The assessment of

environmental liability under the Relevant Legislation (either Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (or

where appropriate, equivalent requirements under the planning regime) and/or the Water Resources Act 1991) is

based upon the principle of determining the presence of a potential source-pathway-receptor relationship. Where

a ‘source’ is a source of contamination, a ‘pathway’ a medium through which the contamination can mobilise and

‘a receptor’ a person or entity that could be detrimentally affected by the contamination. For the purpose of this

assessment a site where a potential Liability has been identified is defined as follows:

A property which, from the information assessed by Argyll Environmental Ltd, is considered to have the potential

of being affected by contaminative substances present in or under the property (but excluding potential sources

of contamination on or above the land) such that, on the basis of its current or proposed use, there is a

reasonable likelihood of a UK regulatory authority, acting in accordance with Relevant Legislation, requiring that

remedial measures are taken in order to remedy or mitigate the contaminative substances that are present in or

under the land that forms all or part of the property.

The assessment within this report has been produced and quality checked by a team of qualified environmental

professionals. The assessment is based upon a manual review of the data contained with section 2 of this Report

(Technical Data) and if commissioned by the client, of 1:2500 and 1:1250 (where available) scale historical

mapping.

EcoRisk AssessmentThe evaluation of ecological risk is becoming an increasingly important input when making risk management

decisions. The UK Environment Agency has designed a generic framework for conducting ecological risk

assessment. This recommends a tiered approach in line with best practice for human health and controlled water

risk assessment. This framework is used as the basis for the Argyll EcoRisk model which was developed and

tested in consultation with leading experts.

Argyll considers Relevant Ecological Receptors during the risk assessment process. Relevant Ecological

Receptors are defined as any statutory designated habitats and ecological resources included within Part 2A of

the Environmental Protection Act 1990. When conducting an EcoRisk Assessment, Argyll includes ecological

data provided in the Technical Data section of this report. Not all Relevant Ecological Receptors may be

disclosed in the Technical Data and therefore you should satisfy yourself that the ecological risk assessment

provided is sufficient given the proposed use of the Site.

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Liability Assessment In this section Argyll will report as to whether it considers that there are potential soil and groundwater liabilities

associated with the Site as defined above. Our assessment of Liability is based upon the proposed and current

use of the Site (as supplied by the client) in line with current Government guidance.

The term Liabilities is defined within the scope of this assessment to mean, remedial works under Part 2A of the

Environmental Protection Act 1990 (or where appropriate, equivalent requirements under the planning regime)

and/or the Water Resources Act 1991 which may result in direct liability for the site owner/occupier.

This section, will be clearly headed by one of three standard responses:

1 - Within the scope of this assessment no Liabilities have been identified. No further action is required.

This statement indicates that within the scope of this assessment, no issues have been identified that are likely to

result in significant cost liabilities.

2 - Within the scope of this assessment no Liabilities have been identified. However, your attention is

drawn to the prudent enquiries suggested below.

This statement indicates that within the scope of this assessment, no issues have been identified that are likely to

result in significant cost liabilities. However, a client may wish to obtain further information about other issues

disclosed, which are believed to be of a minor nature.

3 - Potential Liabilities have been identified under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (or

where appropriate, equivalent requirements under the planning regime) and/or the Water Resources Act

19911. To quantify these you may decide to undertake a more detailed assessment through the

recommendation(s) set out below.

This statement indicates that within the scope of this assessment, an issue or a number of issues have been

identified that are likely to result in significant cost liabilities. In this event, recommendations are made, in order

that additional information is collected so that the liabilities may be more accurately assessed.

Limitations of the ReportThe Site Solutions Estate report has been designed to satisfy standard environmental due-diligence enquiries, as

recommended by the Law Society. The report is a ‘remote’ investigation and reviews information provided by the

client and from centralised databases of publicly available information that have been chosen to enable a desk

based environmental assessment of the site. It does not include a site investigation, nor does it make specific

information requests of the regulatory authorities for any relevant information they may hold. Therefore, it cannot

be guaranteed that all land uses or issues of concern will have been identified by this report.

The information in the Technical Data Section of this Report is derived from a number of statutory and non-

statutory sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, Argyll Environmental Limited cannot guarantee

the accuracy or completeness of such information or data, nor to identify all the factors that may be relevant. A

Technical Data guide is available free of charge from www.argyllenvironmental.com. Argyll Environmental will not

accept responsibility for inaccurate data provided by external data providers.

1Water Environment (Controlled Activities)(Scotland) Regulations 2005 where appropriate

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Report prepared forSpecimen Client

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Report date13th May 2008

Contents of the Data ReportAerial Photograph The high resolution aerial photograph confirms the Site location and the use of the

surrounding area to a radius of 250m.

Mapping The accurate large-scale Site Layout Plan confirms the Site boundary with statutory, waste and current land use information presented within 250m.

The smaller scale map Site Location Map presents the Site’s setting and statutory, waste and current land use information from 250m to 500m of the Site boundary (depending upon dataset).

Three further maps provide information on flood risk, sensitive land uses and groundwater vulnerability within 250m of the Site boundary.

Tabular Summary This section presents a tabular summary of information found for the Site and surrounding area. The data is presented in three buffer zones for ease of reference: data found at the Site, from 0-250m and from 251-500m.

If a database has been searched the number of records found will be displayed under the relevant search band. If a database is not available or has not been searched, this will be represented by the abbreviation N/A under the relevant search band.

Statutory Information This section presents detailed statutory information for the Site and surrounding area (up to 500m depending upon dataset). The Map ID of each feature is indicated (where applicable) followed by specific information on each feature and its distance and direction from the Site.

Waste This section presents detailed information on waste and landfill sites for the Site and surrounding area (up to 500m depending upon dataset). The Map ID of each feature is indicated (where applicable) followed by specific information on each feature and its distance and direction from the Site.

Current Land Use This section presents detailed information on current land use for the Site and surrounding area (0-250m). The Map ID of each feature is indicated (where applicable) followed by specific information on each feature and its distance and direction from the Site.

Historical Land Use This section presents selected information on historic land use for the Site and surrounding area (0-250m). These features are not mapped. A table listing the historic maps used in the risk assessment is also provided.

Environmental Sensitivity

This section presents detailed information on the environmental sensitivity of the Site and surrounding area (up to 500m depending upon dataset). The Map ID of each feature is indicated (where applicable) followed by specific information on each feature and its distance and direction from the Site.

Natural and Mining Related Hazards

This section contains information on natural and mining related hazards which may affect the Site. These include flooding, subsidence, radon and mining.

Useful Contacts Contacts which may be able to supply additional information or answer any subsequent query relating to particular data records is presented in this section. Argyll Environmental Limited is able to undertake consultation with these bodies for reasonable charges upon request.

© Landmark Information Group Limited 2006. All Rights Reserved. The copyright on the information and data as contained in the Data section of this Report ("Report") is the property of Landmark Information Group Limited ("Landmark") and several other Data Providers, including (but not limited to) Ordnance Survey, British Geological Survey, the Environment Agency and English Nature, and must not be reproduced in whole or in part by photocopying or any other method.

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Aerial Photograph





Groundwater Vulnerability


Flood Risk Areas


Sensitive Land Uses


Tabular Summary

Statutory InformationOn-site 1-250m 251-500m

Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Controls 0 0 N/ALocal Authority Integrated Pollution Prevention and Controls 0 0 N/AIntegrated Pollution Controls 0 0 N/AIntegrated Pollution Prevention And Control 0 0 N/ARegistered Radioactive Substances 0 0 N/ADischarge Consents 0 1 N/AWater Industry Act Referrals 0 0 N/AControl of Major Accident Hazards Sites 0 0 0Explosive Sites 0 0 0Notification of Installations Handling Hazardous Substances 0 0 0Planning Hazardous Substance Consents 0 0 0Contaminated Land Register Entries and Notices 0 0 N/ALocal Authority Pollution Prevention and Control Enforcements 0 0 N/AEnforcement and Prohibition Notices 0 0 N/APlanning Hazardous Substance Enforcements 0 0 0Substantiated Pollution Incident Register 0 0 0Prosecutions Relating to Authorised Processes 0 0 N/AProsecutions Relating to Controlled Waters 0 0 N/A

WasteOn-site 1-250m 251-500m

*(501 - 750m)

BGS Recorded Landfill Sites 0 0 0Integrated Pollution Control Registered Waste Sites 0 0 N/ALicensed Waste Management Facilities (Landfill Boundaries) 0 0 N/ALicensed Waste Management Facilities (Locations) 0 0 0 Local Authority Recorded Landfill Sites 0 0 0 Registered Landfill Sites 0 0 0Registered Waste Transfer Sites 0 0 N/ARegistered Waste Treatment or Disposal Sites 0 0 N/A

Current Land UseOn-site 1-250m 251-500m

Contemporary Trade Directory Entries 0 1 N/AFuel Station Entries 0 0 N/ATelecommunication Base Stations 0 02 N/AOverhead Transmission Lines 0 0 N/A

Historic Land UseOn-site 1-250m 251-500m

Potentially Contaminative Industrial Uses (Past Land Use) 2

2Telecommunication base stations are only searched to a radius of 100m from the Site boundary.


Historic Land UseOn-site 1-250m 251-500m

3 N/AHistorical Tanks And Energy Facilities 0 0 N/AFormer Marshes 0 0 N/APotentially Infilled Land (Non-Water) 0 1 N/APotentially Infilled Land (Water) 1 4 N/A

Environmental SensitivityOn-site 1-250m 251-500m

Groundwater Vulnerability 2 N/A N/ALow Permeability Drift Deposits 2 N/A N/ABGS 1:625,000 Solid Geology 1 N/A N/AAreas of Outstanding Natural Beauty 1 0 N/AEnvironmentally Sensitive Areas 0 0 N/AForest Parks 0 0 N/ALocal Nature Reserves 0 0 1Marine Nature Reserves 0 0 0National Nature Reserves 0 0 0National Parks 0 0 N/ANational Scenic Areas 0 0 N/ANitrate Sensitive Areas 0 N/A N/ANitrate Vulnerable Zones 0 N/A N/ARamsar Sites 0 0 0Nearest Surface Water Feature 1 0 N/ASites of Special Scientific Interest 0 0 0Special Areas of Conservation 0 0 0Special Protection Areas 0 0 0Water Abstractions 0 0 0Source Protection Zones 3 0 N/A

Natural and Mining Related HazardsOn-site 1-250m 251-500m

Extreme Flooding From Rivers or Sea 1 1 N/AFlooding From Rivers or Sea 1 1 N/AAreas Benefiting from Flood Defences 0 0 N/AFlood Water Storage Areas 0 0 N/AFlood Defences 0 0 N/AHistorical Flood Liabilities 0 0 N/ARiver Flood Data (Scotland) 0 0 N/ACollapsible Ground Stability Hazards 1 03 N/ACompressible Ground Stability Hazards 1 0 N/AGround Dissolution Stability Hazards 1 1 N/ALandslide Ground Stability Hazards 1 1 N/ARunning Sand Ground Stability Hazards 1 0 N/AShrinking or Swelling Clay Subsidence Hazards 1 1 N/A

3Ground stability hazards are only searched to a radius of 50m from the Site boundary.


Natural and Mining Related HazardsOn-site 1-250m 251-500m

Shallow Mining Hazards 1 0 N/ARadon Potential 1 N/A N/ARadon Protection Measures 1 N/A N/ABrine Compensation Areas 0 N/A N/ACoal Mining Affected Areas 0 N/A N/ANatural and Mining Cavities 0 0 N/AMining Instability 1 0 N/ABGS Recorded Mineral Sites 0 0 N/A

Tabular Summary Explanation

Argyll has carefully selected a range of datasets which are considered appropriate for the intended use of this report. Each dataset is searched to a set radius from the Site boundary and the tabular summary is divided into different search bands accordingly. If a database is searched and information is found, then the number of records available are detailed in the table above. If the database was searched and no data was found, then a zero will be present. If a database was not searched then the abbreviation N/A will be found, indicating this information was not available at the radius searched.

Landfill Site Information

Registered landfill site boundaries (where available), are shown on the map as a red diagonal hatched polygon and referred to in the map legend as Registered Landfill Sites. At present no complete national dataset exists for landfill site boundaries, therefore a point grid reference provided by the data supplier is used for some landfill sites. The point grid references supplied provide only an approximate position, and can vary from the site entrance to the centre of the site. A point cannot properly define landfill boundaries therefore Landmark constructs a 250 metre or 100 metre "buffer" zone around the point to warn of the possible presence of landfill. The "buffer" zone is shown on the map as an orange crosshatched area and is referred to in the map legend as Potential Landfill Buffer.

Local Authority landfill data is sourced from individual local authorities that were able to provide information on sites operating prior to the introduction of the Control of Pollution Act (COPA) in 1974. Appropriate authorities are listed under Local Authority Landfill Coverage with an indication of whether or not they were able to make landfill data available. Details of any records identified are disclosed. You should be aware that if the local authority had landfill data but passed it to the relevant Environment Agency office, it does not necessarily mean that local authority landfill data is now included in our other Landfill datasets. In addition if no data has been made available for all or part of the search area, you should be aware that a negative response under 'Local Authority Recorded Landfill Sites' does not necessarily confirm that no local authority landfills exist.

Subsidence Hazards

Information on subsidence hazards is provided by the British Geological Survey (BGS). Information present within 250m of the Site is reported under Natural and Mining Related Hazards. Due to the level of detail of this data and the complexities of the real world, the BGS recommends a precautionary approach when using this information and advises taking the worst reading noted for each dataset within the vicinity of a property. Therefore, Argyll reports the presence of a ground stability hazard in the Risk Analysis section based on the highest reading found within 50m of the Site boundary. In the case of shallow mining hazards, the presence of a shallow mining hazard is reported in the Risk Analysis section based on the highest reading found within 250m of the Site boundary. This is because this dataset is less accurate than other geohazard data provided by the BGS.


Statutory InformationMap ID

Details Distance Direction

AuthorisationsNo authorised processes have been found.

DischargesDischarge Consents

1 Operator: Mr & Mrs.L.Miles, Property Type: Railways, Location: Railway Hill,Barham Kent, Authority: Environment Agency, Southern Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: P01271, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 28th October 1987, Issued Date: 28th October 1987, Revocation Date: 31st March 1997, Discharge Type: Sewage Discharges - Final/Treated Effluent - Not Water Company, Discharge Environment: Into Land, Receiving Water: Into Land, Status: Lapsed (under Environment Act 1995, Schedule 23), Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m.

75m N

Hazardous SitesNo hazardous sites have been found.

ContraventionsNo contraventions have been found.


WasteMap ID


Waste/Landfill SitesLocal Authority Landfill CoverageKent County Council- Had landfill data but passed it to the relevant environment agencyCanterbury City Council- Has supplied landfill dataDover District Council- Has no landfill data to supply

No Waste/Landfill sites have been found.


Current Land UseMap ID


Current Potentially Contaminative UsesContemporary Trade Directory Entries

2 Name: Trevor Gallon, Location: Monkbarns,Derringstone Hill,Barham,Canterbury,Kent,CT4 6QD Classification: Picture & Picture Frame Renovating & Restoring, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address.

151m NE

Other FeaturesNo telecommunication base stations or overhead transmission lines have been found.


Historic Land UseMap ID


Historic Potentially Contaminative UsesPotentially Contaminative Industrial Uses (Past Land Use)

1 Use: Railways, Date of Mapping: 1898-1940. 0m E2 Use: Railways, Date of Mapping: 1898-1940. 0m S3 Use: Railways, Date of Mapping: 1898-1938. 10m NE4 Use: Quarrying of sand & clay, operation of sand & gravel pits, Date of Mapping:

1876.46m N

5 Use: Quarrying of sand & clay, operation of sand & gravel pits, Date of Mapping: 1876-1940.

173m E

Potentially Infilled LandPotentially Infilled Land (Non-Water)

6 Description: Unknown Filled Ground (Pit, quarry etc), Date of Mapping: 1973. 46m N

Potentially Infilled Land (Water)7 Description: Unknown Filled Ground (Pond, marsh, river, stream, dock etc), Date of

Mapping: 1908.0m S

8 Description: Unknown Filled Ground (Pond, marsh, river, stream, dock etc), Date of Mapping: 1876.

138m NE


139m NE


216m NE


235m NE


Environmental SensitivityMap ID


HydrogeologyGroundwater VulnerabilityGeological Classification: Major Aquifer (Highly permeable) - These are highly permeable formations usually with a known or probable presence of significant fracturing. They may be highly productive and able to support large abstractions for public water supply and other purposes, Soil Classification: Soils of High Leaching Potential (H1) - Soils which readily transmit liquid discharges because they are either shallow, or susceptible to rapid by-pass flow directly to rock, gravel or groundwater, Map Scale: 1:100,000, Map Name: Sheet 47 East Kent.

0m -

Geological Classification: Major Aquifer (Highly permeable) - These are highly permeable formations usually with a known or probable presence of significant fracturing. They may be highly productive and able to support large abstractions for public water supply and other purposes, Soil Classification: Soils of Intermediate Leaching Potential (I1) - Soils which can possibly transmit a wide range of pollutants, Map Scale: 1:100,000, Map Name: Sheet 47 East Kent.

0m NW

GeologyLow Permeability Drift DepositsDrift Deposit: Low permeability drift deposits occuring at the surface and overlying Major and Minor Aquifers are head, clay-with-flints, brickearth, peat, river terrace deposits and marine and estuarine alluvium, Map Sheet: Sheet 47 East Kent, Scale: 1:100,000.

0m W

Drift Deposit: Low permeability drift deposits occuring at the surface and overlying Major and Minor Aquifers are head, clay-with-flints, brickearth, peat, river terrace deposits and marine and estuarine alluvium, Map Sheet: Sheet 47 East Kent, Scale: 1:100,000.

0m E

BGS 1:625,000 Solid GeologyDescription: Chalk including Red Chalk. 0m -

Environmentally Sensitive FeaturesAreas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

1 Name: Kent Downs, Multiple Area: Y, Area (m2): 607620969.91, Designation Date: 31st July 1968, Source: Natural England.

0m -

Local Nature Reserves2 Name: Jumping Downs, Multiple Area: N, Area (m2): 55948.2, Source: Natural

England, Designation Date: 23rd November 2004.420m W

Nearest Surface Water Feature3 Surface water feature identified in proximity. 0m S

Source Protection ZonesName: Barham, Source: Environment Agency, Head Office, Reference: Su181, Type: Zone I (Inner Protection Zone): Travel time of 50 days or less to the groundwater source..

0m N

Name: Various, Source: Environment Agency, Head Office, Reference: Not Supplied, Type: Zone III (Total Catchment): The total area needed to support the discharge from the protected groundwater source..

0m -

Name: Various, Source: Environment Agency, Head Office, Reference: Not Supplied, Type: Zone II (Outer Protection Zone): Either 25% of the source area or a 400 day travel time whichever is greater..

0m NW


Natural and Mining Related HazardsMap ID


FloodingExtreme Flooding From River or SeaType: Fluvial, Source: Environment Agency, Head Office, Boundary Accuracy: As Supplied.

0m SE

Type: Fluvial, Source: Environment Agency, Head Office, Boundary Accuracy: As Supplied.

123m NE

Flooding From River or SeaType: Fluvial, Source: Environment Agency, Head Office, Boundary Accuracy: As Supplied.

0m SE

Type: Fluvial, Source: Environment Agency, Head Office, Boundary Accuracy: As Supplied.

109m NE

Areas Benefiting from Flood DefencesNone.

Flood Water Storage AreasNone.

Flood DefencesNone.

SubsidenceCollapsible Ground Stability HazardsRisk: Moderate, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service.

0m E

Compressible Ground Stability HazardsRisk: Moderate, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service.

0m SE

Ground Dissolution Stability HazardsRisk: Low, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service.

0m SE

Risk: Low, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service.

25m NW

Landslide Ground Stability HazardsRisk: Low, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service.

0m S


11m NW

Running Sand Ground Stability HazardsRisk: Low, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service.

0m SE

Shrinking or Swelling Clay Subsidence HazardsRisk: Low, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service.

0m E


25m NW

Shallow Mining Hazards


Map ID



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RadonRadon Potential The property is in a radon affected area, as between 5 and 10% of homes are above the action level, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service.

0m -

Radon Protective MeasuresBasic, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service. 0m -

MiningBrine Compensation AreasNone.

Coal Mining Affected AreasIn an area which may not be affected by Coal Mining.

Mining InstabilityMining Evidence:Inconclusive Coal Mining, Source: Ove Arup & Partners, Boundary Quality: As Supplied.

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Useful ContactsName and Address Telephone/Fax/Email

Argyll Environmental Limited68 Middle StreetBrightonBN1 1ALDX: 2721 Brighton 1www.argyllenvironmental.com

Telephone 0845 458 5250Fax 0845 458 [email protected]

Ensura LimitedCornelius House178-180 Church RoadHove BN3 2DJwww.ensura.co.uk

Telephone 0845 652 8585Fax 0845 652 [email protected]

Environment Agency National Customer Contact Centre (NCCC)PO Box 544TempleboroughRotherhamS60 1BY

Telephone 08708 506 506Fax

Kent County Council Waste Management GroupBlock HThe ForstalBeddow WayAylesfordKentME20 7BTwww.kent.gov.uk

Telephone 01622 605976Fax

Canterbury City Council Environmental Health DepartmentCouncil OfficesMilitary RoadCanterburyKentCT1 1YWwww.canterbury.gov.uk

Telephone 01227 862 000Fax 01227 785 705

Dover District Council Environmental Health DepartmentCouncil OfficesWhite Cliffs Business ParkDoverKentCT16 3PQwww.dover.gov.uk

Telephone 01304 821199Fax 01304 827268

British Geological Survey Enquiry ServiceBritish Geological SurveyKingsley Dunham CentreKeyworthNottinghamNottinghamshireNG12 5GGwww.bgs.ac.uk

Telephone 0115 936 3143Fax 0115 936 3276

Natural EnglandNorthminster HouseNorthminster RoadPeterboroughCambridgeshire

Telephone 0845 600 3078Fax 01733 455103


Name and Address Telephone/Fax/Email

PE1 1UAwww.naturalengland.org.uk

Please note that the Environment Agency / SEPA have a charging policy in place for enquiries. When contacting

these agencies please mention that this data has been received from the Landmark database, alternatively Argyll

Environmental Limited would be pleased to assist with consultation to the above bodies. Please contact us for a

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