Japanese Knotweed Control for Property Developers
We are London's leading knotweed removal specialists with cutting edge experience and innovative expertise in the control and eradication of both small and large Japanese Knotweed. infestations.
Property Developer Services
- Knotweed Clerk of Works
- Reports and Surveys
- Knotweed Management Plans
- Pre-Purchase inspections
- Site Feasibility Study
- Site Supervision
- Method Statements
- Planning Applications
- Planning Appeals
- Land Remediation Relief
- Knotweed Toolbox Talks
As well as the latest in knotweed removal technology, we provide developers with Surveys, Management Plans, Feasibility Studies, Pre-Purchase Site Inspections, Method Statements, Toolbox Talks and help and advice on gaining planning consent and help with planning appeals. To this end, it is essential that property developers bring us in early in the planning and design process.
On development projects a combination of removal techniques is usually the norm, ranging from excavation, herbicidal treatment and long term site monitoring.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you think we may be able to help you.
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Knotweed Clerk of Works
In it's Code of Practice the Environment Agency recommends that a qualified Japanese Knotweed Clerk of Works is appointed on construction sites. One of the primary roles of a clerk of works is to ensure site hygiene - stopping the spread of knotweed by accident or ignorance.
We will ensure that all legislation is adhered to (and there is a wealth of it). Finally we will make sure that all staff onsite are informed on identification and the issues surrounding Japanese Knotweed.
Knotweed Clerk of Works
Reports and Surveys
We produce bespoke surveys and reports for property developers and mortgage lenders. The infestation is fully recorded using photos and GPS mapping. Knotweed Management Plans, Method Statement and Risk Assessments are all part of the process.
We will recommended and carry out appropriate treatments according to the level of infestation, location, schedule of development and budget. Included in the report is a schedule of works with an estimated breakdown of costs.
Reports and Surveys
Knotweed Management Plans
For Mortgages - To stand any chance of getting a mortgage on a property you will need to have a Knotweed Management Plan. Unfortunately, the process is not cheap but we offer one of the most cost-effective services in London.
For Construction Sites - In their code of practice, the Environmental Agency state - 'Once you find Japanese knotweed on a site, it is essential that you set up some form of Japanese Knotweed Management Plan (KMP).' - We are here to help.
Knotweed Management Plans
Pre-Purchase inspections
If you are about to buy land for development, we offer a Pre-Purchase Site Inspection to identify the presence of Knotweed.
It can be difficult to identify, especially in winter and early spring. Other plant species are sometimes identified as JK - so it is wise to call in a Knotweed Specialist. If Knotweed is positively identified we will produce a report outlining the principle issues.
Pre-Purchase inspections
Site Feasibility Study
Developers may find our concise Feasibility Surveys. extremely useful. Japanese Knotweed will impact negatively on any planned development
. A pre-purchase Feasibility Study will highlight the effect of knotweed on design, planning, costs and time scale. It will highlight the strengths and weakness of a proposed development site
Site Feasibility Study
Site Supervision
Appoint us a your Knotweed Clerk of Works to supervise Japanese Knotweed treatment on your construction site.
We will ensure that the treatment goes as quickly and as smoothly as possible. Our site supervisor will also ensure that all legislation is strictly adhered to. We will also make sure that bio security measures are in place to stop cross contamination and spreading.
Site Supervision
Method Statements
We produce Method Statements detailing procedures for Japanese Knotweed Removal on construction sites. Method statements are, more often than not, a requirement for planning applications and are also of great benefit in any planning appeals process.
A professionally produced arboricultural method statement will be cost effective as it will speed up the planning process. It may highlight also future potential problems concerning japanese knotweed infestation and removal.
Method Statements
Planning Appeals
If your planning application has been refused on Japanese Knotweed related issues and you need to make an appeal addressing these issues, give us a call. Councils use their powers granted to them under various acts such as The Town and Country Planning Act to force developers to take remedial action.
Local Authorities will want to see a general site survey and report on the extent of the problem, a management plan, method statements and risk assessment.
Planning Appeals
Planning Applications
If you are a property developer and there is Japanese Knotweed on your intended construction site, you will need the help and advice of our professional knotweed surveyor to ensure that planning permission is granted as speedily as possible. We ask developers to contact us as early as possible in the planning process to maximise the cost savings.
This also applies to property owners wishing to build a house extension in close proximity to knotweed.
Planning Applications
Land Remediation Tax Relief
Land Remediation Relief (LRR) was introduced by HMRC to allow property developers to claim back a percentage of the cost of eradication on land blighted by Japanese Knotweed.
The scheme has been running since 1st April 2009. Companies who meet the qualifying criteria are able to claim 150% of the expense of Contaminated Land Remediation.
Land Remediation Tax Relief
Knotweed Toolbox Talks
- Identification
- Bio security and Hygiene
- Emergency Spillage Procedures
- Current Legislation
- Legal Issues
- Excavator Management
- Site clean-down on completion
- Cleaning of Machinery
- Knotweed do's and don't's
Knotweed Toolbox Talks
Legal Services
- Knotweed Legal Issues
- Expert Witness
- Neighbour Disputes
- Case Law
- Licensed Waste Carriers
- NPTC Herbicide Certification
- Planning Appeals
- Planning Applications
- The Environment Act
