Contaminated land

Contaminated land searches

The Council's contaminated land search service

The Council provides a contaminated land search service.

The service costs £78 per hour.


Who can use the service

Members of the public may need a contaminated land search when buying or selling a property.

Developers or contractors may wish to use the service when planning new developments.


What we will check

The service can be used to check if any previous use of the land:

  • may have contaminated the site, or
  • may present an issue when planning a new development or project.

How to request the service

Contact environmental health.