The Developer’s Guide to Brownfield I
Profits and pitfalls of brownfield development in the UK
The Developer’s Guide to Brownfield is a key reference document to guide developers through the minefield of legislation, technology and opportunities related to developing brownfield sites in the UK. It gives clear and concise information on how to make the most of opportunities available, how to avoid the pitfalls and ensure that the development project is profitable.
Finance
Are tax incentives and grants helping us win the brownfield challenge? Ben de Waal of Crosher & James argues for priority status areas backed by priority funding and special incentives for developers.
Planning and land contamination
Andrew Bryce of Andrew Bryce & Co. and Steve Baker from Applied Environmental Research Centre say the key to clean-up lies in understanding PPS23.
Risk Assessment
Arcadis’ staff explain that risk assessment is a vital tool in understanding liabilities, and often necessary in discharging environmental planning conditions.
Mitigating financial risk: remediation
Stephen Sykes and Trevor Harraway of WSP Environmental look at the dangers, including remediation cost overrun.
Mitigating financial risk: insurance
Specialist environmental insurance provides cost-effective solutions to the technical, legal and financial uncertainties of brownfield, argues Graham De Roy of Tyser.
Land Tax
Simon Kenley of Berwin Leighton Paisner outlines the ins and outs of the proposed new tax on development.
Local Authorities
What does constitute contaminated land? Dr Phil Studds of White Young Green outlines the current thinking.
Sustainable brownfield development
An integrated approached to brownfield is the only sustainable solution, says Tim Dixon, of Oxford Brookes University.
Integrated approach
Brownfield site acquisition issues - Peter Hardy, Clive Lovatt and Claire Sheppard of Addleshaw Goddard guide us through the proper processes in brownfield transactions, pointing out pitfalls along the way.
Glossary of terms
Remediation and risk terminology.
How to order your copy
The Developer’s Guide to Brownfield is sent on a controlled circulation basis, free of charge to subscribers to Brownfield Briefing and Property Forecast and to the following people:
- Property developers
- Property investors
- House builders
- Planning consultants
- Environmental/Engineering
- Local Authorities and Regional Development Agencies
- Regulators
If you fulfil this criteria you may request an electronic version (PDF) of the Guide, free of charge. Simply complete the online registration form, we will then email you an electronic copy. If you do not fulfil the above criteria, or would like to receive a print copy, the Guide is available for £25 (including postage to UK only).
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