Nuisance and the rule in Rylands v Fletcher—common law liability for pollutionPrivate nuisancePrivate nuisance is an unlawful interference with a...
Commercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSE)—environmental and health and safety enquiriesCommercial Property Standard Enquiries (CPSEs) are industry...
Sewers and drains—sewerage undertakers’ core duties and powersA sewerage undertaker is the company appointed by the Secretary of State or Ofwat to be...
BREEAM key requirementsWhat is BREEAM?The Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM) is a method for evaluating...
Contaminated land—identifying Class A and B appropriate personsDetermining liability for remediationIdentifying the appropriate person(s) who may be liable for remediation under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990), is the first step in the five step procedure set out in the
Water pollution—potential liabilitiesWater pollutionWater pollution can kill fish and aquatic life, destroy habitats, impact drinking supplies, reduce water quality and pollute beaches.There are many type of pollutants that can enter water—chemicals, microplastics, petrol, oils, fats, ammonia in
Would decommissioning a site be subject to the polluter pays principle? Would this be subject to state aid? Would accepting historic risks be subject to the polluter pays principle?The ‘polluter pays’ principle is a fundamental principle of EU environmental law. It is enshrined in Article 191 of the
Contaminated land—service of a remediation noticeWhat is a remediation notice?A remediation notice is a formal written notice that requires an 'appropriate person' to carry out the remediation of contaminated land under the Pt IIA of the Environmental Protection Act, 1990 (EPA 1990). For further
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