What does a Tier 1 hydrogeological risk assessment involve?
The assessment combines information such as soil type, geology, hydrogeology with predictions of burial rates [...]
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What factors affect the degree of risk to the environment associated with my proposed cemetery development, and how does the Environment Agency arrive at a risk rating?
1The Environment Agency has produced a table that summarises the pertinent site factors associated with [...]
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Does the Environment Agency have criteria for new cemetery developments that must be met?
This can vary depending on location, but the Environment Agency will typically require the following: [...]
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What do I need to do if the results of a Tier 1 hydrological risk assessment determine my site to be low, moderate or high risk?
For sites classified as ‘low risk’, no further site investigative work is required. For sites [...]
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We are considering purchasing some land in order to construct a new cemetery. How can we reduce the risk of purchasing land that may not be suitable for a cemetery development?
The most cost-effective way to assess the suitability of the land is to commission a [...]