National Institute For Medical Research - Site Contamination Report

PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
AT
NIMR, THE RIDGEWAY, MILL HILL,
LONDON, NW7 1AA
FOR
BARRATT LONDON LIMITED
DESK STUDY REPORT
DESK STUDY REPORT
REPORT NUMBER 14684DS

APRIL 2017
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Desk Study Report for a Proposed Residential Development at
NIMR The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, London NW7 1AA
CONTENTS
Page No.
CONTENTS 1
1. INTRODUCTION 4
1.1 Background 4
1.2 Legislative Background 5
2. SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS REPORTS 8
2.1 Aurora Report AHP/RPA/NIMR/REP/14/01 (September 2014) 9
2.1.1 Aurora Summary 10
2.1.1.1 Site Walkover - Aurora 10
2.1.1.2 Document Review - Aurora 11
2.1.2 Zetica Summary - NIMR 12
2.1.2.1 Potential Contamination Hazards - Buildings 12
2.1.2.2 Potential Contamination Hazards - Other Sources 13
2.1.3 Zetica Summary - MRCT 14
2.1.3.1 Potential Contamination Hazards - Buildings 14
2.1.3.2 Potential Contamination Hazards - Other sources 14
2.1.4 BRD Summary 15
2.1.4.1 Anecdotal Information 16
2.1.4.2 Description of Envirocheck Report 16
2.1.4.3 Description of Previous Reports 17
2.1.4.4 Preliminary Conceptual Site Model 18
2.2 BRD Report Reference BRD2058-OR2-B - Preliminary Phase 2
Geo-Environmental Site Investigation (August 2014) 18
2.3 Zetica Report Ref. P4522-14-R4-A - Drainage Investigation
(14 May 2015) 21
2.4 BRD Letter Reference BRD2058-let3 - A Summary Update of Further
Investigation at the MRC Site, Mill Hill (27th May 2015) 22
2.5 Aurora Report Reference AHP/CRI/REP/15/1 - Independent
Summary Report of the Radiological Investigation Activities at
MRC Mill Hill, (8 June 2015) 24
2.6 TCM Reference DF8522 - Japanese Knotweed Management
and Eradication (20 September 2016) 26
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CONTENTS CONTINUED
2.7 BRD Report Reference BRD2058-OR5-A - Remediation

Verification Report, MRC Technology, Mill Hill (December 2016) 27
2.8 BRD Report Reference BRD2058-OR7-A - Post Demolition Investigation
and Revised Remediation Strategy for High Risk Areas (January 2017) 28
3. DESK STUDY 31
3.1 Site Location 31
3.2 Site Description 31
3.2.1 Northern Fields 32
3.2.2 NIMR 33
3.2.2.1 Northwest Quadrant 33
3.2.2.2 Northeast Quadrant 34
3.2.2.3 Southwest Quadrant 37
3.2.2.4 Southeast Quadrant 39
3.2.3 MRCT 42
3.2.3.1 South MRCT (Main MRCT Site) 42
3.2.3.2 North MRCT (Wooded Area) 44
3.3 Sources of Information 45
3.4 Site History 46
3.4.1.1 Environmental Site Reconnaissance Visit 51
3.5 Public Register Data 54
3.5.1 Environment Agency 54
3.5.2 Waste 55
3.5.3 Hazardous Substances 55
3.5.4 Geology 56
3.5.5 Hydrology and Hydrogeology 57
3.5.6 Industrial Land Use 59
3.5.7 Sensitive Land Use 59
3.5.8 Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) 59
4. PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT 61
4.1 Introduction 61
4.2 Outline Conceptual Model 61
4.2.1 Potential Sources 62
4.2.2 Potential Pathways 79

CONTENTS CONTINUED
4.2.3 Potential Receptors 79

4.2.4 Possible Pollutant Linkages 79
4.3 Recommendations 81
5. CONCLUSIONS 86
Drawing No.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT LAYOUT 14684DS/1

PROPOSED PRE-DEMOLITION EXPLORATORY HOLE
LOCATION PLAN 14684DS/2
EXISTING SITE LAYOUT WITH INDICATIVE
DESCRIPTIVE AREAS 14684DS/3
APPENDIX 1: LANDMARK ENVIROCHECK DATA SEARCH
APPENDIX 2: LANDMARK ORDNANCE SURVEY MAP EXTRACTS
APPENDIX 3: SUPPORTING DATA FROM EARLIER REPORTS

- TABLE OF ISOTOPES
(ZETICA REPORT REFERENCE: P4522-14-R1-B)
- INITIAL CONCEPTUAL MODEL

(BRD REPORT REFERENCE: BRD2058-OR1-B)
- INVASIVE VEGETATION LOCATION PLAN
(TCM REFERENCE: DF8522)
APPENDIX 4: AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS

SITE RECONNAISSANCE PHOTOGRAPHS

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
Consideration is being given by Barratt London Limited to a residential development

at the site of the former National Institute for Medical Research (commonly
abbreviated to NIMR), and adjacent Medical Research Council Technology (MRCT),
located at The Ridgeway, London NW7 1AA.
The proposed redevelopment comprises the removal of the existing structures on

the site and the redevelopment of the site with 450 apartments and 12 detached
houses; approximately 21,000 sqm of community space; residents’ fitness suite and
concierge facilities; secure undercroft and street level parking, plant rooms and
ancillary space together with public and private communal landscaped areas.
The general layout of the proposed development is illustrated on drawing number

14684DS/1 later in this report.
This report describes a Phase 1 desk study report carried out by RSA Geotechnics
Limited to the directions of Barratt London Limited.
The purposes of the desk study and site reconnaissance were to identify any
potential historic or contemporary contaminative sources on site or within close
proximity to the site that may have impacted the soils and groundwater, and to
provide recommendations for the Phase II intrusive investigation.
The scope for the investigation was broadly based on the Barratt London Limited
Ground Investigation Scope of Services Brief – Rev 1, dated 25 October 2016. The
items relating to the desk study are as follows:-
 Undertake desk-based environmental and historical research and carry out a

reconnaissance survey for the whole site and immediate surrounding area.
 Prepare a separate ‘stand-alone’ environmental desk study report, including

outline conceptual site model and preliminary qualitative risk assessment.

The site has been used for work with pathogens as well as radiological work. The
assessment of risk associated with these aspects is outside the remit of
RSA Geotechnics Limited. These aspects are being considered separately by
Aurora Health Physics Services Limited (Aurora) and BRD Environmental Limited
(BRD), who specialise in these fields. However, the review of previous third party
information detailed later in this report includes a brief discussion of the findings of
those reports.
The investigation was authorised verbally by Scott Teuma, Barratt London Limited,
on 9 January 2017, followed by an appointment document received from
Barratt London Limited dated 10 February 2017.
This report has been prepared for the sole internal use and reliance of Barratt
London Limited. This report shall not be relied upon by other parties without the
express written authority of RSA Geotechnics Ltd. If an unauthorised third party
comes into possession of this report they rely on it at their own risk and the authors
owe them no duty of care and skill.
Advice and recommendations in this report have been based on the findings of the
site reconnaissance and desk study information. It must be appreciated that not
finding indicators does not mean that hazardous substances do not exist at the site.
RSA Geotechnics Limited have based this report on the sources detailed within this
report, which are believed to be reliable. However, RSA Geotechnics Limited
cannot and does not guarantee the authenticity or reliability of the third party
information it has relied upon.
1.2 Legislative Background
The legislative document regarding land contamination is the 1995 Environment Act.
Forming Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act of 1990, this act created the
framework for the identification and remediation of contaminated land. It established
the Environment Agency as the overall National Enforcement Agency, with regional
control provided by the Local Authorities.

This Act defines “contaminated land” as any land which appears by the Local
Authority to be “in such a condition, by reason of substances, in, on or under the
land that:
- significant harm is being caused or there is significant possibility of such harm

being caused; or
- significant pollution of Controlled Waters is being caused, or there is

significant possibility of such harm being caused.”
In relation to regulatory intervention (Part 2A) and ‘voluntary’ investigation (including

redevelopment of sites which may be affected by contamination), the Model
Procedures (CLR-11, Environment Agency 2004), provide a generic framework
indicating key technical activities applicable in each of those contexts. The
management of land contamination broadly comprises three components, which are
identified as ‘Risk Assessment’, ‘Options Appraisal’ and ‘Implementation’. These in
turn determine if any unacceptable risks exist, ascertain the most appropriate
remediation strategy for the site and demonstrate that the strategy will be effective.
In accordance with this and other current guidance, where a ‘land quality’ risk
assessment is required each ‘Relevant Pollutant Linkage’ (formerly referred to as
‘source-pathway-receptor’ framework), is separately identified and a level of risk
attached. The risk assessment takes account of the local environment, end user
behaviour patterns and the nature of the development in relation to proven
‘unacceptable’ risk. This is the approach supported by current guidance and
therefore has been adopted in the assessment of this site.
The guidance requires a Phase 1 investigation or desk study to be undertaken as

the first stage of the risk assessment. This derives potential sources, pathways and
receptors for the site taking into account the proposed end use. It results in the
generation of potential pollutant linkages which are documented in the form of an
‘Outline Conceptual Model’. This is then used to direct and target a Phase 2 or
intrusive investigation, if deemed necessary.

The outcome of the intrusive investigation and subsequent ‘land quality’ risk
assessment is the establishment of plausible relevant pollutant linkages shown in
the form of a ‘Refined Conceptual Model’. This is then used to determine the need
for further investigation, or remediation to appropriately mitigate any determined
unacceptable risks.
In accordance with the Model Procedures and Regulatory preference, detailed

remedial measures should be provided in a separate report to the investigation and
risk assessment generally referred to as a Remediation Method Statement (RMS).

2. SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS REPORTS
Several reports by third parties were made available for review to help inform the
preparation of this Phase 1 Desk Study Report. Some of the information provided in
these reports could have relevance to future planned site investigation works and
considerations for the proposed development. As a result these reports have been
reviewed as part of this desk study report and pertinent information has been
summarised in the sections below.
The reports reviewed included the following:-
- Aurora Report AHP/RPA/NIMR/REP/14/01 – Independent Desk Study of

National Institute for Medical Research and MRC Technology, Mill Hill,
(September 2014)
- Zetica Report Ref. P4522-14-R1-B – Independent Desk Study of National

Institute for Medical Research, Mill Hill, (September 2014).
- Zetica Report Ref. P4522-14-R2-B – Independent Desk Study of MRC

Technology, (September 2014).
- BRD Report Reference BRD2058-OR1-B – Independent Phase 1 Geo-

environmental Desk Study (September 2014).
- BRD Report Reference BRD2058-OR2-B – Preliminary Phase 2 Geo-

Environmental Site Investigation (August 2014).
- Zetica Report Ref. P4522-14-R4-A – Drainage Investigation (14 May 2015).
- BRD Letter Reference BRD2058-let3 – A Summary Update of Further

Investigation at the MRC Site, Mill Hill (27 May 2015).
- Aurora Report Reference AHP/CRI/REP/15/1 – Independent Summary Report

of the Radiological Investigation Activities at MRC Mill Hill, (8 June 2015).
- TCM Reference DF8522 – Japanese Knotweed Management and Eradication

(20 September 2016).

- BRD Report Reference BRD2058-OR5-A – Remediation Verification Report,

MRC Technology, Mill Hill (December 2016).
- BRD Report Reference BRD2058-OR7-A – Post Demolition Investigation and

Revised Remediation Strategy for High Risk Areas (January 2017).
2.1 Aurora Report AHP/RPA/NIMR/REP/14/01 (September 2014)
Aurora Health Physics Services Limited (Aurora) was commissioned by MRC to

undertake a desk study and site walkover of the MRC Mill Hill site where the MRC
National Institute for Medical Research (MRC NIMR) and the MRC Technology
(MRCT) organisations are located.
The aims of the desk study were to:
- Establish and identify potential contaminants or other buried hazards
- Provide a clear way forward with respect to the strategy and scope of surveys
required to quantify and qualify potential contaminants, and
- Develop a remediation and decommissioning strategy.
The desk study was untaken by Aurora, Zetica and BRD with each organisation
leading on their specialist area and expertise, namely:
- Aurora – Project Management and assessment of the available radiological

data associated with the MRC NIMR and MRCT sites;
- Zetica – Investigation into past operations and activities and the location of
potential buried waste, sources of other contaminants or other buried hazards;
and
- BRD – Investigation into geoenvironmental, geotechnical and non-radiological

contamination hazards present on site.

The Aurora desk study comprised the compiled reports from the three organisations,
and included summaries of the reports undertaken by Zetica and BRD.
2.1.1 Aurora Summary
2.1.1.1 Site Walkover - Aurora
A site walkover was carried out by Aurora to record details of potential sources of
radiological contamination. The following locations were identified as potential
sources:
MRC NIMR Buildings
- MRC NIMR main building (including disposal of potentially radioactive

aqueous and gaseous waste via drainage and ventilation)
- Mellanby Building
- Radiochemical Store (including a radioactive waste macerator attached to the

site drainage system)
- Irradiator facility
- Redundant controlled area adjacent to Car Park 1
- Kyper/Maintenance Building.
MRC NIMR External Areas
Aurora had access to a report prepared by Scientifics Ltd in 2007 describing an

intrusive investigation along the eastern edge of the site which revealed some
evidence of chemical materials buried in the vicinity of the Radiochemical Store.
The earlier report had not included analysis for radioactive material.

MRCT Buildings
- Main Building, (including disposal of potentially radioactive aqueous and

gaseous waste via drainage and ventilation)
- Single storey Building 1
- Several of the other support buildings.
MRCT External Areas
A number of items were recorded externally including:
- A sink (with radiation warning signage)
- A disused fume cupboard
- Remains of suspected fume cupboards (located in woodlands on site).
Aurora had access to a report prepared by Environmental Scientifics Groups Ltd in

2012 describing an intrusive investigation in the garden area adjacent to the main
building which revealed some evidence of buried materials such as ash, clinker,
glass vials and other metal and plastic debris. The earlier report had not included
analysis for radioactive material.
2.1.1.2 Document Review - Aurora
Aurora inspected Environment Agency records relating to the site to look for any
reported radiological incidences and to check the history of the types and use of
radiological materials held on the Public Register, in March 2014. The review gave
an overview of the radionuclides used on site since 1974 and proved confidence
that there had been no significant radiological incidents reported during the issuing
of the Permit to date.

Aurora inspected the MRC archives in April 2014. The records indicated that
radioactive material was used across the site from 1956. The common types used
were listed. The records showed:
- Work with radioactive material wide ranging across the site including in
laboratories and animal pens
- An incinerator was used for disposal of radioactive carcasses in what is now

Car Park 1
- A macerator for radioactive waste was located within the air raid shelter.
2.1.2 Zetica Summary – NIMR
The purpose of the Zetica report was to identify sources of radiological, biological
and chemical contaminants which may be present. The Zetica report described the
history of the site from the late 19th Century, when the site was occupied by Rhodes
Farm and its associated fields. The MRC purchased the land in 1922 and
development of the site commenced. The report included detailed plans and
descriptions of the site use, which have been summarised in subsection 3.4 of this
report.
Zetica did not find any records indicating that any bombs fell on the site in WWII.
The nearest bomb reported by Zetica fell on St Vincent’s Orphanage, located
approximately 50 m to the west of the site.
2.1.2.1 Potential Contamination Hazards - Buildings
The historical usage of each building has been tabulated in the Zetica report, and
this has been replicated (with amendments by RSA Geotechnics) in
subsection 4.2.1 of this report. The report considered that whilst the majority of the
buildings had been involved in the use of the contaminants for research purposes,
they were considered likely to be free of any significant contamination in their

infrastructure. The table includes further information for the buildings and other
locations where potentially significant contamination has been identified. The report
also noted that while strict controls have been in place, the potential for accidental
spillage or unauthorised disposal of contaminants could not be discounted in any
building.
2.1.2.2 Potential Contamination Hazards - Other Sources
A plan from 1974 identified four chemical disposal pits along the eastern boundary
of the site. No records were found that confirmed the nature of the chemicals that
were disposed into them, or that indicated when the pits became disused, although
they were recorded as having been used for approximately twenty years. Anecdotal
evidence suggested they were 2 to 3 m deep and that chemicals were disposed
directly into them. As discussed in the Aurora report, an earlier investigation did not
positively identify them, but this investigation was described as limited.
A chemical burner was also identified on the 1974 plan, on the eastern part of the
site. This was used for the disposal of flammable substances, particularly solvents.
A plan included in the report gave a radioactivity value to the burner, indicating
some materials containing tracer isotopes were burned.
It was anticipated in the report, that although waste disposal protocol seemed to
have been well managed and enforced, it was inevitable that some unauthorised
disposal would have taken place which could lead to contamination hotspots
occurring in low points or dead ends associated with the drainage.
The locations of fuel and flammable liquid stores identified by Zetica were shown on
a plan in the report.
The report gave a list of isotopes that were reported to have been used on the site.
This is included in Appendix 3.

2.1.3 Zetica Summary - MRCT
The Zetica Report described the history of the site from the middle of the
19th Century, when the site was occupied by a house, a field and a strip of
woodland. The report describes the redevelopment of the site, firstly with a large
house, followed by the ICRF and subsequently with the MRC buildings. Detailed
plans and descriptions of the site use are given in the report.
Zetica did not find any records indicating that any bombs fell on the site in WWII.
The nearest bomb reported by Zetica fell approximately 200 m southwest of the
MRCT site, in the grounds of Wentworth Hall.
2.1.3.1 Potential Contamination Hazards - Buildings
The historical usage of each building was tabulated in the Zetica report. The report
considered that whilst the majority of the buildings had been involved in the use of
the contaminants for research purposes, they were considered likely to be free of
any significant contamination in their infrastructure. The tabulated data is replicated
(with amendments by RSA Geotechnics) in subsection 4.2.1 of this report, and has
been modified to include further information for the buildings and other locations
where potentially significant contamination has been identified during recent works.
The report also noted that while strict controls had been in place, the potential for
accidental spillage or unauthorised disposal of contaminants could not be
discounted in any building.
2.1.3.2 Potential Contamination Hazards - Other sources
It was reported that the main sewerage system appeared not to have been
substantially modified since the buildings on the site were constructed. Specialist
disposal of hazardous material had been a feature of the site since it was
established and the protocol seemed to have been well managed and enforced, it
was considered inevitable that some unauthorised disposal would have taken place

which could lead to contamination hotspots occurring in low points or dead ends.
There were also records of leaks in the drainage system creating the potential for
soil and groundwater contamination in the immediate vicinity.
There was evidence of historical waste tipping, including fume cabinets in the
wooded northern area of the site. There was no evidence that this included the
disposal of contaminated waste, although this could not be totally discounted.
The location of one fuel store was identified by Zetica and shown on a plan in the
report.
The report gave a list of isotopes that were reported to have been used on the site.
This is included in Appendix 3.
2.1.4 BRD Summary
The BRD report described the current use of the site in detail and made
observations of contamination sources. It described the site history as shown on
Ordnance Survey sheets and historical site plans.
The walkover described the current use of the site, its boundaries, surfacing, and its
topography. The buildings, below ground features, chemical and fuel stores, and
underground water tanks were described. Vegetation on site was recorded and the
presence of Japanese Knotweed and Giant Hogweed was observed on the site. A
number of dead trees were also observed along the line of the ditches in the eastern
part of the site.
BRD was supplied with historical site plans, which were presented in their report and
described in the text.
A record of correspondence with Regulators was described. The site had not been
designated as Contaminated Land by the Environmental Health Department; the
Council held no fuel licence for the site, and had no recorded pollution incidents.

London Fire Brigade reported that the site had a licence for a ‘Single Skin Steel’
petrol tank installed in 1968, with a capacity of 2273 litres, which was recorded as
being solid filled (presumably with concrete) in 1993. No plans showing the location
were provided.
2.1.4.1 Anecdotal Information
The BRD report provided the same information regarding the chemical waste pits as
presented above in subsection 2.1.2.2.
In addition, an underground fuel tank was reported to be located in the former

garage area, at the end of the northwest wing of the Cruciform Building. This was
formerly used to supply site vehicles, however, had not been used for a number of
years. Details of any decommissioning could not be provided.
A pollution incident occurred in the ditch adjacent to the north boundary of the main
NIMR site. The incident was as a result of the migration of heating oil from a fuel
leak at the off-site stables to the northwest. The fuel is understood to have migrated
via a sewer crossing this area of the site.
2.1.4.2 Description of Envirocheck Report
The BRD report incorporated a description of an Envirocheck report that had been
commissioned in March 2014. This corresponded to the findings of the desk study
undertaken most recently by RSA Geotechnics and described in section 3. The only
additional data gleaned from the BRD report was anecdotal information regarding a
heating oil spillage, into a ditch adjacent to the northern extent of the NIMR site,
from the stables adjacent to the western boundary.

2.1.4.3 Description of Previous Reports
Two earlier ground investigations were described.
Report Reference: 85500/1/2/JSH (SWE01625) - ‘Investigation into Potential

Ground Contamination’ NIMR, Mill Hill, Scientifics Limited, dated 9 March 2007
(which was also described in the Zetica Report) was summarised. This comprised
eight trial pits to determine the extent of historic tipping into former waste pits along
the eastern boundary of the NIMR site. Chemical analysis of the recovered samples
was carried out for PAH, TPH, VOC, phenols, total cyanide, sulphate, nitrite, nitrate
and sulphide. It was determined that no significant concentrations of contaminants
were encountered, with a maximum TPH concentration of 1400 mg/kg in TP04.
Marginally elevated concentrations of PAH and trace VOC were also reported,
however the exploratory location plan provided did not include the trial pit
references, so the locations were unclear. The report concluded that the full extent
of the pits was not determined as redevelopment has taken place. The most likely
location of the deepest fill was considered to be beneath the existing chemical store
and annexe buildings along the eastern boundary.
Report Reference: 85500/1/2/JSH (SSO0677), - ‘Intrusive Contamination Survey’

MRC Technology, Mill Hill, Environmental Scientifics Group Limited (ESG), dated
24 January 2012 was also described. This comprised eight shallow trial pits to
determine the extent of potential waste laboratory materials that had been exposed
by rabbit burrowing on the MRCT site. Chemical analysis of the recovered samples
was carried out for PAH, TPH, VOC, phenols, total cyanide, sulphate, nitrite, nitrate
and sulphide. It was determined that isolated pockets of contamination were
encountered, with a total TPH concentration of 2300 mg/kg in TP02, elevated lead
concentrations of 861.6 mg/kg and total PAH concentrations of 47.28 mg/kg. The
findings were that two of the trial pits exposed waste typical of laboratory waste, but
that three of the trial pits exposed waste thought to have been generated from
demolition. The locations of the exploratory holes were not clear.

2.1.4.4 Preliminary Conceptual Site Model
The BRD report identified and tabulated the potential on and off site sources for both
the NIMR and MRCT sites. It listed receptors and linkages and produced a
preliminary assessment of contamination risks for both sites as well as the field to
the north.
These tables are included in Appendix 3.
2.2 BRD Report Reference BRD2058-OR2-B - Preliminary Phase 2 Geo-

Environmental Site Investigation (August 2014)
A preliminary Phase 2 investigation was undertaken by BRD and reported in

August 2014. This comprised the drilling of three cable percussive boreholes to
15.0 m depth, four days of windowless sampling using a percussive drilling rig to
undertake approximately twenty small diameter boreholes to a nominal depth of
3.0 m to 5.0 m, and two days of trial pitting using a mechanical excavator to yield
approximately fourteen to sixteen trial pits to a nominal depth of 3.0 m. Access to
much of the site was limited due to the following reasons:
- No investigation was to be undertaken in areas likely to have resulted in

contamination from radiological waste. This included ash and clinker from
former site incinerators, and any waste pits.
- No investigation was to be undertaken inside the existing buildings.
- Due to the sensitivity of research being undertaken at the site, investigation in

the southwestern corner of the site was limited due to the noise and vibrations
caused by the drilling equipment.
- No investigation was undertaken in the overgrown fields to the north of the

MRCT site as no access was possible.

Ground conditions comprised made ground and superficial reworked London Clay
overlying the bedrock London Clay. No evidence of the Stanmore Gravels or
Claygate Member was encountered towards the southern end of the site at the top
of the ridge nor were there any significant quantities of groundwater recorded.
However, very wet surface soils were encountered to the south of the former stables
in the northwestern corner of the NIMR site. The Made Ground soils were variable
across the site ranging from near surface reworked topsoil to deep reworked natural
soils present to 4.5 m bgl.
The BRD report summarised the findings as follows. It should be noted that the
investigation is considered to be very limited as access to pertinent areas was not
available.
BRD Summary Report - Contamination Issues

Subject Comments
Risks to The preliminary investigation of both NIMR and MRCT has not
human identified any significant soil contamination with the only risks being
health from some isolated cement asbestos fragments and a single
concentration of lead.
It should be noted that the discrete areas offering potential
contamination risks such as chemical waste pits, incineration waste and
the drainage system have not yet been investigated.
The detailed investigation of these areas will be subject to a separate
phase of work specifically targeting these areas.
Risks to the No significant aquifer has been identified beneath the site with no
water contamination recorded in the isolated pockets of perched groundwater
environment analysed. The analysis of the surface water receptors has not identified
any contamination.
Risks to Due to some limited hydrocarbons identified on both NIMR and MRCT
building and given the current and historical use of the site, it is considered that
materials the use of barrier water supply pipes is likely to be required.
and services Confirmation from the local water supply company will be required as
they may still insist on barrier pipes for the entire development.
Asbestos Isolated fragments of cement asbestos were identified in the Made
Ground in the terraced slopes around Car Park 1 and there is the
potential for more fragments to be present in this area.
Waste soil All asbestos will also be required to be removed as hazardous waste
disposal and will require segregation from the soil matrix prior to disposal. The
majority of the Made Ground and the natural soils investigated as part
of this investigation have been classified as inert waste. It should be
noted that the further investigations are likely to identify some areas of
contaminated soils that would be designated as non-hazardous or
hazardous waste.

BRD Summary Report - Geotechnical

Subject Comments
Excavations It should be possible to forward excavations employing normal
equipment through much of the existing Made Ground and the naturally
occurring deposits. The use of hydraulic breaking equipment will be
required for removing substructures during the demolition phase of
works. It is unlikely that requirements of the Party Wall Act will apply to
the development.
Slope There are steep slopes at the site, but no obvious signs of instability
stability have been observed. The stability of the slopes should be actively
considered with planning any changes to the slopes as part of the
development.
Earthworks It is considered likely that potentially considerable re-profiling of the
current topography of the site could be required to allow redevelopment.
Appropriate further intrusive investigation and soils testing is likely to be
required to advise on reuse of site won materials in any re-profiling
exercise.
Soakaways Site not suitable for surface water disposal to soakaways or other forms
of infiltration device.
Pavement A preliminary design California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of less than 2%
design has been recommended.
Foundations
Likely Deep trench fill or piled foundations. Final plot specific design subject to
foundation further intrusive investigation, finished ground levels and tree influence.
type
Volume High i.e. significant swelling or shrinking with moisture content changes.
change
potential
Estimated To be confirmed based on layout relative to existing Depths of Made
foundation Ground, disturbed ground associated with demolition, tree influence
depths zones and any required site re-profiling.
Heave Will be required for some of the plots.
protection

BRD Summary Report - Key Recommendations

Recommendations
Prior to any significant redevelopment, additional investigation will be required in order
to provide further detail with respect to potential contamination and geotechnical
conditions. Such investigations should include:
Detailed Investigation of High Risk Contaminated Areas

• A detailed investigation of the discrete areas such as the chemical waste pits,
incinerator waste and around the drainage system. It is understood that this
investigation and subsequent risk assessment will be completed as part of the
scheduled works being undertaken by the Client prior to vacating the site.
Further Detailed Ground Investigation

Further ground investigation will be required in order to confirm the ground conditions in
more detail across the site. The investigation design will need to be based around the
proposed development layout and should incorporate the following:
• Further general investigation around the site to confirm likely foundation options based
on the proposed development.
• Detailed investigation beneath the existing buildings following demolition.
• Additional gas and surface water monitoring.
• More detailed investigation around the fuel tanks.
• Further near surface sampling of the elevated lead concentrations recorded in TP108.
• Further trial pits within the terraced slopes around Car Parks 1 and 2 to determine the
potential for further asbestos fragments to be present within the soils matrix.
• Any further investigation required following the detailed investigation works described
above.
Given that this phase of investigation would need to be undertaken based on an

approved development layout, it is considered that such investigation will be completed
by the successful developer.
2.3 Zetica Report Ref. P4522-14-R4-A - Drainage Investigation (14 May 2015)
A drainage survey was undertaken by Zetica to validate the location and integrity of
the external drainage system. The integrity CCTV survey of the external drainage
system identified 52 locations recommended for further intrusive investigation.
Windowless sampling was recommended at each location, with exploratory points
positioned either side of each identified drain location.

2.4 BRD Letter Reference BRD2058-let3 - A Summary Update of Further

Investigation at the MRC Site, Mill Hill (27th May 2015)
A further investigation was carried out by BRD and reported in May 2017. This
investigation focussed on the potential high risk contamination areas identified within
the previous BRD Phase 1 and Phase 2 reports that could not be investigated at the
time due to the potential for radiological contamination to be present.
The areas to be investigated comprised Car Park 1 (including an area where

previously ashy soils had been identified, as well as the locations of the former
incinerator and the former air raid bunker); the historic chemical disposal pits;
laboratory waste identified in the wooded area to the north of the chemical store;
and the MRCT lawn area.
The findings of the exploratory holes and the results of the chemical testing were
provided in the letter. The findings are summarised below:
Car Park 1: No significant deposits of ash or incineration waste were recorded in

this area. However, it was noted that localised pockets of ash were recorded. Soils
containing clinker and glass were recorded, considered to be demolition arisings.
The subbase beneath the tarmac was described as having a clinker content, and
was believed to have been imported for construction purposes. BRD described this
area as containing no significant contamination identified within the ashy soils, with
only some isolated concentrations of arsenic and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(PAH) being recorded. Elevated concentrations of lead were also recorded in the
area of Car Park 1.
The Aurora screening of the soils and drilling equipment from this area did not
identify any evidence of any radiological contamination being present.
Chemical Disposal Pits: No evidence of significant contamination from the historic

chemical disposal pits was encountered during the investigation in this area,
however, it was noted that slight solvent odours were recorded;
hydrocarbon/chemical odours and staining were identified; thin layers of clinker

gravel were recorded with occasional elevated concentrations of lead; and elevated
concentrations of hydrocarbons were recorded in the perched groundwater.
Laboratory Waste Wooded Area: During the investigation works incinerated

laboratory waste was observed in an area covering approximately 6 m x 10 m. This
waste included ashy soils containing burnt test tubes and vials. The testing of these
soils has also recorded an elevated concentration of lead.
MRCT Lawn Area: No widespread deposits of ash or incineration waste were

encountered across this area of the site. The ashy soils were found to be in
localised areas. Elevated concentrations of lead were recorded as well as loose
asbestos fibres. Quantification determined this to be below laboratory detection
limits. (<0.001%).
Small Potential Chemical Pit: The boreholes were drilled in close proximity to a
former chemical disposal pit towards the southern end of Building No.4. Due to
operational cooling equipment and live services, the full extent of the inferred pit
location could not be investigated at this time. It was stated that once the adjacent
building had been decommissioned then further investigation could be completed to
determine if there is any contamination that requires remediation.
Initial Remediation Considerations: The report described how this phase of

investigation by BRD identified localised areas of possible incineration waste within
each of the identified potential higher risk areas but stated these deposits were
limited in extent and were not significantly contaminated. As a consequence of the

contract negotiations between MRC and the purchaser, the remediation of these
areas was to comprise the removal of all waste deposits and ashy material
considered to pose a potential risk to human health. The most appropriate
remediation method to deal with these areas was considered to be for them to be
excavated and disposed of off-site as part of MRC’s decommissioning works at the
site. The letter included a plan (ref. BRD2058-OD9-A) which showed the proposed
areas to be remediated in addition to those areas requiring further investigation.
The letter added that it must be noted that the proposed remediation areas assume
that no radiological contamination is identified by Aurora’s outstanding laboratory
testing. Should any unacceptable radiological contamination be recorded by this
testing then the remediation proposals would need to be re-assessed.
2.5 Aurora Report Reference AHP/CRI/REP/15/1 - Independent

Summary Report of the Radiological Investigation Activities at MRC Mill
Hill, (8 June 2015)
This report summarised the key independent radiological investigation activities that
had taken place at MRC Mill Hill by Aurora Health Physics Services Ltd (Aurora),
BRD Ltd (BRD) and Zetica Ltd (Zetica). The report also summarised the activities
which would need to be undertaken to allow the Medical Research Council (MRC) to
surrender its Permits held under the Environmental Permit (England and Wales)
Regulations 2010 for the Site.
Aurora, in collaboration with BRD and Zetica, conducted a desk study and site
walkover of the MRC Mill Hill site. The desk study highlighted a number of areas
requiring further radiological investigation.

The recommendations specific to the radiological decommissioning of the site are

detailed below:
It was stated that a radiological survey and sampling of key buildings, including their
associated drainage and ventilation extract systems, located on the MRC Mill Hill
site should be undertaken to ascertain their radiological status. Particular attention
should be focused on areas suspected of historically being used for work with
radioactive material.
The extent and nature of the former chemical disposal pits on the MRC NIMR site
and buried waste on the MRCT site should be investigated as radioactive disposals
could have occurred.
The report makes reference to the external drainage surveys, which recommended
further investigation and remediation in the vicinity of the 52 identified drainage
locations understood to be potentially compromised. The report stated that the
exact nature and scope of the work was still to be agreed with MRC.
In respect to these points, Aurora developed a proposed methodology for the

independent radiological survey and sampling of the MRC Mill Hill site. This was
discussed and agreed, at MRC Mill Hill, with the Environment Agency Inspector for
the Site. A programme of independent radiological surveys and sampling activities
will be required once the MRC Mill Hill site has been vacated. The surveys and
sampling are required in a number of facilities on site (listed in Tale 2.5). Based on
the results of the survey and sampling works there may be a requirement for
radiological remediation/decommissioning work to be undertaken if significant levels
of radioactive contamination are detected.

Table 2.5 - Locations Requiring Independent Radiological Survey and Sampling

Site Locations
MRC NIMR Main Building
MRC NIMR Mellanby Building
MRC NIMR Kyper Building
MRC NIMR Irradiator Facility
MRC NIMR Clarke Building
MRC NIMR Laidlaw Building
MRC NIMR New Poliomyelitis Building
MRC NIMR Dunkin/Old Poliomyelitis Building
MRC NIMR Radiochemical Waste Store
MRC NIMR Old Radioactive Waste Store (located adjacent to Car Park 1)
MRC NIMR Ejector House
MRC NIMR West Annexe
MRCT Main Building
MRCT Single Storey Building 1
MRCT Single Storey Building 2
MRCT Archive Store
Radiological investigation activities have been undertaken in relation to suspected

buried chemical pits on the MRC NIMR section of site and the buried waste area on
the MRCT section of site, as described in BRD Letter Reference BRD2058-let3.
The radiological analysis of the soil reported that no radioactive contamination was
present in the samples taken.
2.6 TCM Reference DF8522 - Japanese Knotweed Management and

Eradication (20 September 2016)
A survey for invasive species was undertaken and reported in September 2016.
The survey recorded areas on site where Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed and
Marestail were growing on the site. The report included a plan identifying the
locations of the invasive species and proposed strategies for dealing with the
infestations. The plan showing the infestation locations is included in Appendix 3.

2.7 BRD Report Reference BRD2058-OR5-A - Remediation Verification

Report, MRC Technology, Mill Hill (December 2016)
This report was produced following remedial activities recommended as a result of

the previous investigation, as reported in BRD Environmental Report Reference
BRD2058-OR3-A, dated June 2015, which identified three areas requiring
remediation on the MRCT site. The report validated the remedial excavations
undertaken in the MRCT part of the site, with regard to ‘abnormal contamination’,
that specifically relating to incinerated laboratory waste.
The proposed remedial works included:
- Excavation and removal of ashy soils around WS142 and TP110 at depths
ranging from ground level to 0.4 m bgl.
- Excavation and removal of ashy soils around WS160 to WS162

(incorporating ESG trial pits TP01 and TP02) at depths ranging from ground
level to 0.5 m bgl.
- Excavation and removal of clinker soils in WS173 from ground level to

0.5 m bgl.
Remedial works were undertaken on 3 November 2016 by Vinci Facilities under the
supervision of BRD. The extent of ashy soils were visually assessed during the
excavation and removed where encountered. Material was loaded directly into a
site dumper using the mechanical excavator and deposited on the hardstanding of
the main MRCT car park for off-site removal.
The remedial works undertaken included:
- Excavation and removal of ashy soils around WS142 and TP110 over an area
of 9.4 m by 6.3 m to a depth of up to 0.7 m bgl.
- Excavation and removal of ashy soils around WS160 to WS162 over an area
of 12.2 m by 3.6 m to a depth of 1.1 m depth.

- Excavation and removal of clinker soils around WS173 over an area of 11.7 m
by 7.0 m to a depth of up to 0.7 m bgl.
The report concluded that all identified soils containing incinerated waste had been
excavated and removed from the MRCT site and indicated that the developer
remained responsible for ensuring that the additional investigation of the MRCT area
addressed ‘conventional contamination’.
2.8 BRD Report Reference BRD2058-OR7-A – Post Demolition Investigation

and Revised Remediation Strategy for High Risk Areas (January 2017)
This report was produced following further investigation works recommended as a

result of the previous investigation, as reported in BRD Environmental Report
Reference BRD2058-OR3-A, dated June 2015. The purpose of the investigation
was stated as to complete the investigation of the Chemical Store and the East
Annexe (former Insectarium), following demolition, specifically to address ‘abnormal
contamination’ in areas considered as high risk on the NIMR site. The scope of the
report excluded the MRCT remedial works, which had been considered to be
completed at the time of this report and reported in Remediation Verification Report
– MRC Technology, reference BRD2058-OR5-A, dated December 2016.
Nine trial pits were installed in the location of the chemical store and waste pits, and
a combination of four trial pits and three window sample boreholes were selected in
the area of the East Annexe. The works were supervised by a Health Physics
Surveyor from Aurora Health Physics Limited as a risk of radiological contamination
sources was considered to be present.
No further investigation was undertaken in Car Park 1 and the area of laboratory
waste previously identified in the northern part of the wooded area north of the
Chemical Store.

Environmental testing undertaken on a selection of samples indicated:
- Ashy soils and laboratory waste beneath and surrounding the former Chemical
Store (including stockpiled material).
- Chlorinated solvent contamination at depths of >3 m beneath and south of the

former East Annexe.
- Ethylbenzene contamination 2.0 to 3.2 m bgl in the road area to the southeast
of the former Chemical Store.
The BRD report recommended further site wide investigation, to include beneath
building footprints and a requirement to address ‘conventional contamination’ of
lead, asbestos, hydrocarbon and solvent hotspots. Further site-wide gas and
groundwater monitoring was also recommended to confirm the findings to date.
Following the site-wide investigation, a site-wide Remediation Strategy would be
required.
Remedial activities recommended as a result of this post-demolition investigation

included:
- Excavation and removal of the ashy soils from Car Park 1, to 1.6 to 2.0 m
depth.
- Excavation and removal of the laboratory waste from below the existing
concrete slab in the vicinity of the East Annexe, to a depth of 1.3 m.
- Excavation and removal of soils across the former Chemical Store area to a
depth of 0.8 m below ground level (0.6 m below existing levels, reduced as
part of the demolition) and to 1.1 m in the area to the north of the Chemical
Store area.
- Complete removal of the stockpiled soils adjacent to the Chemical Store.
The report also recommended full-time supervision by a suitably qualified

geo-environmental consultant and that further supervision by a Health Physics

Surveyor would not be required. The remedial excavations would be extended

laterally and vertically until all abnormal contamination sources had been removed.
Brief commentary on waste classification was provided, which classified all of the
contaminated soils expected to be excavated as ‘non-hazardous’, however no
reference was made to the visible asbestos fragments discussed earlier in the
report, which would be considered as ‘hazardous’, unless properly segregated.
A Verification Report was recommended to be produced following completion of the

remedial activities.

3. DESK STUDY
3.1 Site Location
This site was located within the Mill Hill area of London, NW7 to the north of the
junction between The Ridgeway (the B552) and Burtonhole Lane. The site can be
located approximately by National Grid Reference TQ 234 925 and is illustrated on
drawing number 14684DS/1.
3.2 Site Description
The site approximates a ‘b’ shape with the northern limb comprising of two
vegetated areas referred to as the ‘Northern Fields’ and the southern section
dominated by the NIMR site in the western two-thirds, with the MRCT site located
adjacent to the east, representing approximately one-third of the area. For the
purposes of this report, these areas can be further sub-divided as indicated below
(and illustrated on drawing reference 14684DS/3):
Northern Fields
- North Field – occupied by grass playing fields.
- South Field – overgrown grass and vegetation with small trees and footpaths.
NIMR
- Northwest Quadrant – occupied by farm buildings and derelict residential

houses.
- Northeast Quadrant – occupied by the Mellanby Building, laboratories, and

storage buildings.
- Southwest Quadrant – occupied by SPF Building, Kyper Building and other

laboratories, with Car Parks 1 and 2 to the north of the buildings.
- Southeast Quadrant – occupied by Main Cruciform Building, laboratories and

offices, with Car Parks 3 and 4 to the north of the buildings.

MRCT
- South – Main MRCT site, occupied by laboratories, with some residential

premises.
- North – overgrown partially wooded area to the north of the main MRCT site.
Site reconnaissance was conducted over a number of days and found the site in the
condition as outlined in the following subsections. Figures referred to have been
appended to this report.
3.2.1 Northern Fields
A site reconnaissance of the Northern Fields was conducted by RSA Geotechnics

on 14 February 2017 and found this area to be in the following condition.
The southernmost field comprised mainly long grass and small trees, accessed from
a public footpath located near the southwest corner of the field. Water flowed
northwards within a drainage ditch located between the footpath and the site
boundary. In the southwest corner of the area a small brick structure, overgrown
with vegetation (Figure 1) was present, connected by hardstanding to the concrete
base between the two stable blocks in the northwest corner of the NIMR site. It
appeared that the water from the drainage ditch was visible in this location, possibly
culverted below the hardstanding and following the fence line, although this was
unclear due to vegetation. A historical drainage plan from approximately 1962
indicates there may have been a drainage stream running through this location
towards the Ejector House located east of this position. Several footpaths traversed
the land and an unsealed vehicle access track with a row of trees on either side
(Figure 2), was present on the eastern edge, connecting the northernmost field with
the NIMR site via an electronic security gate. Beside the track, a drainage ditch with
water flowing northwards was visible along the eastern boundary of the field
(Figure 3).

The two fields were divided by a generally 20 to 30 m wide strip of trees, within
which the remains of a burnt-out sports pavilion (Figure 4) was present adjacent to
the northern end of the vehicle access track. Rusted pipework, which may be
remnant utility services, was present next to the ruins. To the west of the former
pavilion, a series of ceramic artefacts (Figure 5) were located near the centre of the
wooded area, which may have been a former toilet area.
The northernmost of the two fields was generally grassed sports fields surrounded
by various trees, with drainage ditches occupying the eastern and possibly the
western boundaries (the latter was unclear due to vegetation). The meandering
Folly Brook flowed towards the east on the northern boundary of the site (Figure 6).
An area of rubble and general waste was present near the northwestern corner of
this area (Figure 7), understood to be largely derived from the burnt-down pavilion to
the south. Waste included brick, concrete, metal, plastic, ceramic and possible
asbestos cement pipe (Figure 8).
3.2.2 NIMR
A site reconnaissance of the NIMR site was conducted by RSA Geotechnics on

11 and 17 January 2017 and found this area to be in the following condition.
To the south of the Northern Fields was the NIMR site, which was surrounded by an
approximately 3 m high security boundary fence. An access road traversed the site
from near the entrance at the southern boundary to the security gate on the northern
boundary. This area has been subdivided as indicated at the start of subsection 4.2.
3.2.2.1 Northwest Quadrant
The lower elevation in the north of the NIMR site was occupied by farm buildings
and residential properties on the western side of the access road. Near the
northwest corner of this area and on an approximately northwest-southeast
orientation, was a pair of former stable blocks (Figure 9) that were being used for

general storage, which included bricks and small-scale paint and timber treatment
products. Both blocks possessed possible asbestos cement corrugated roofs and
refrigeration units, removed from the main laboratory buildings upslope, were being
temporarily stored on the concrete slab between the two blocks. The southeastern
part of this slab was connected to the central access road by means of a variety of
hardstanding (various phases of flexible surfacing and concrete) and was in a
generally poor condition. On the northern side of this road was a partially open-
sided barn (Figure 10) with a suspected asbestos cement corrugated roof that was
being used for agricultural vehicle storage and maintenance, as well as storage of
tools, road salt and paint products. Evidence of waste oils, herbicides and
pesticides storage was also present, including some areas of hydrocarbon spillage.
Opposite the western part of this maintenance shed was an overgrown area with a
structure that was not accessible (Figure 11). The remaining structures in this
quadrant were derelict residential properties, which were considered likely to contain
asbestos containing materials within their fabric, due to their age. On the northern
side of the road, near the junction with the main access road, a concrete structure,
which may represent a generator or fuel tank base, was observed (Figure 12). The
rear gardens of the southern residential properties opened out onto a moderately
overgrown area (Figure 13), which formed the slope up to Car Parks 1 and 2, which
for the purposes of this report are considered as part of the Southwestern Quadrant.
3.2.2.2 Northeast Quadrant
The lower elevation in the north of the NIMR site and the eastern side of the main
access road was primarily occupied by the Mellanby Building, surrounded by
laboratories and former garages/storage buildings. A small brick structure
immediately east of this road and approximately 30 m south of the northern NIMR
boundary fence, and identified as the ‘Ejector House’, was present (Figure 14). This
structure was understood to intercept waste water from the farm buildings and eject
it uphill to the foul sewer main in The Ridgeway road to the south of the site. The
interior of the structure was mainly used for casual storage, but also had a 1940’s
composite fuse board (based on an internally displayed dated circuit diagram) and a
large manhole in the floor, presumably provided maintenance access to the sewer.

Approximately 25 m north of this building, ventilation pipes associated with a surface

water interceptor were located. Several metres southeast of the Ejector House was
another derelict residential property. Approximately 10 m southeast of the house
was the northwest corner of the Mellanby Building, which was the largest structure
on this quadrant of the site. The central northern side of this structure housed a fuel
tank (Figure 15) and an incinerator (Figure 16). The 1000L plastic, Titan ES1000
Bunded EcoSafe Oil Storage Tank appeared to be in a reasonable condition and
there was evidence of only minor spillage. Opposite this part of the building was
located an older, disused metal fuel tank (Figure 17). A concrete beam/dwarf wall
was present on three sides, which appeared to have been constructed more to
prevent collision with the tank than to act as a bund. The northern side opened out
onto the soft landscaped area downslope of the tank. To the west of the tank a
former garage was present (Figure 18), which was used for casual storage and to
the east of the tank, a larger storage building was present (Figure 19), which may
have been used for vehicle maintenance in the past as what appeared to be a
vehicle inspection pit was located adjacent to the western wall; however current
usage appeared to be for general storage. Eucalyptus trees, which are considered
a high water demand species, were present along the southern side of this building.
Labels indicating the presence of asbestos were attached to the majority of the
buildings in this area.
To the north of this maintenance building was a small garden shed used to house
various gardening paraphernalia associated with the allotments immediately north.
Two greenhouses (Figure 20) in relatively poor condition were present in this area
and several examples of Giant Hogweed up to approximately 2 m in height were
visible nearby, as identified in the TCM report referred to in previous sections.
Approximately 40 m west of the greenhouses was another shed with a possible
asbestos cement roof (Figure 21), which was in an area of dense vegetation; with
ventilation pipes located several metres southeast, associated with a surface water
interceptor. A small drainage ditch flowed northwards in line with the eastern wall,
connecting to the ditch that was orientated east-west along the northern NIMR site
boundary (Figure 22). The shed contained only clay roofing tiles and no evidence of
chemical spillage was evident.

The area to the southeast of the greenhouse area was occupied by a number of
allotment pits (Figure 23), up to the tennis courts (Figure 24), which were located
approximately 30 m east of the greenhouse, near the northeast corner of the NIMR
site. This area of ground appeared to have been levelled and built up in some
areas. Giant Hogweed was also recognised around the western and northern
periphery.
To the south of the tennis courts and the east of the Mellanby Building, resided
‘Q Block’, which was a laboratory building also referred to as the ‘Monkey House’
and ‘Quarantine Block’ (Figure 25). Near the northwest corner of this building, a
liquid nitrogen tank was present. On the southeastern side of Q Block, a concrete
slab for a generator and/or fuel tank was evident (Figure 26), however such items
were absent. An area of unkempt grass with several trees (Figure 27) extended
from the east of this building to the site boundary with the overgrown wooded area
north of the MRCT site.
To the south of the Mellanby Building was the ‘Cat House’ or ‘C Block’ (Figure 28),
which recently housed a Category 4 containment facility. Both buildings were
undergoing decommissioning at the time of the site reconnaissance. To the
southwest of this building, air-conditioning plant was noted, supplying C Block. Due
to the double fencing in place around C Block, which extended up to Car Park 3, it
was not possible to inspect this area; however an area of Japanese Knotweed was
recognised through the fencing on the retained earth immediately south of the
building (Figure 29). Immediately west of C Block were the bases of two former
buildings (Figure 30), which extended to within approximately 10 m of the main
access road.
Generators were noted to the west of both the Mellanby building (Figure 31) and
C Block (Figure 32) and three mobile diesel bowsers were stored beside the road
near the southwest corner of the Mellanby Building (Figure 33).

3.2.2.3 Southwest Quadrant
The southern area west of the access road was primarily occupied by the Specific
Pathogen Free (SPF) Building and other laboratories, with the Kyper Building
immediately south, adjacent to The Ridgeway road. The land between the northern
and southern building areas was generally occupied by car parks. Car Park 1 and 2
were located to the west of the main access road and Car Parks 3 and 4 were
located to the east of the main access road.
Due to the gradient of the site, the difference in elevation between Car Park 1 and
Car Park 2 was up to approximately 3 to 4 m. The greatest difference was in the
location of a store built into the bank and fronting onto the lower Car Park 2
(Figure 34). This structure is understood to have been a cobalt store/caesium
irradiator and was consequently used to store radioactive materials. Outside the
door of the facility, a red metal trunk was being used to store grease, but may have
previously housed fire extinguishers or possibly been a small fuel can store.
Anecdotal evidence and dark staining on the wall and floor outside the store
suggested that the area was used for fire training purposes in the past. A car
appeared to have been abandoned in a parking space near the centre of the
northern side of the car park.
Bounding both car parks, on the northern and southern embankments, a number of
mature trees were present.
The ramp connecting Car Park 1 to Car Park 2 was located on the western end.
The eastern end of Car Park 1 was formerly the location of an air raid bunker, which
had been used as a radiation store and chemical store in the past. At the time of the
site reconnaissance, this area had been excavated for remediation purposes,
backfilled and was currently hoarded off (Figure 35).
A waste compactor (Figure 36) was present on the southern side of Car Park 1 and
several skips were located in the car park. Various waste items generated through
the course of vacating the site were present including electrical items, cables,
batteries and laboratory equipment. Segregation of waste into various specific bins

and skips was evident. A small number of containers of oils and lubricants were
present on the concrete hardstanding.
On the eastern side of the Waste Compactor area, a ramp led southwards, up-slope
to the rear of the SPF Building and a plant area. Near the summit of the ramp, two
generators were present to the west (Figure 37) and a container housing a
boiler/steam room was present to the east (Figure 38). Adjacent on the eastern side
of this structure, were two adjoining buildings; the northernmost ‘New Polio Building’
and the southern ‘Old Polio Building’, which were understood to be vacated
laboratories at the time of the site reconnaissance. Bags of salt for water softening
on a pallet (Figure 39) and numerous bottles of ESG 106 ‘liquid multipurpose
treatment for steam raising plant’ in a metal container (Figure 40) were stored
around the southern side of the hardstanding at the summit of the ramp.
Between the southern Old Polio building and the SPF Building, a plant area was
present, which included various chimneys, pipework, ventilation and air-conditioning
units (Figure 41). The plant area was accessed by a path and steps between
various boiler rooms from the summit of the ramp. Two chimneys were present in
the vicinity and a large amount of plant relating to ventilation and air conditioning,
with associated pipework was present on multiple levels of hardstanding in this area,
with some small patches of permeable areas of lightly vegetated shingle. The
pipework (including drainage) was of indeterminate age and it is possible that
asbestos containing materials may be present as gaskets or lagging in some of
these locations.
The road connecting the Waste Compactor with the main access road to the east
was flexibly surfaced and adjacent to the northern side of the New Polio building.
On the southern side of this building, accessed from the main road was a generator
located on a grassed area (Figure 42) beside a subsurface duct housing gas pipes,
which were routed across the site. A large brick chimney was present on the other
side, possibly associated with the Polio Calorifier. The southern side of this area
was where the Old Polio Building was located and upslope of this, to the south,
another generator was located (Figure 43). The plant area could be accessed from
this location through the building door located beside this generator.

On the southern side of the SPF Building and the adjoining Biological Science
building, a flexibly surfaced road servicing the Kyper Building was present
(Figure 44). A ramp was present between this road and the southern side of the
SPF building, allowing vehicular access to the base of the building (Figure 45). A
retaining wall measuring approximately 3 m in height existed between the road and
the base of the ramp near the western site boundary.
At the end of this road, the surface became of concrete construction and a skip and
various cabinets for general chemical storage were present (Figure 46). Examples
of chemicals being stored included small fuel/oil cans, grease, acidic toilet cleaner,
Ethylene Glycol (anti-freeze), as well as a ‘Lamp Bank’ for waste lamps. The
southern side of this vehicle turning area was occupied by a former spray room
(Figure 47). Access to the front of the site, between the building and the perimeter
fencing was possible along the western side of the spray room. The southern side
of the Kyper Building was primarily grassy, with several large trees spaced along
this strip of land. This area was also the location of some above ground tanks,
understood to be for water, elevated on concrete beams (Figure 48), with some
associated pipework presenting inlets/outlets through the security fencing on the
south and east of this area, near the main entrance gate.
Approximately 10 m south of the southeastern corner of the Kyper Building was the
main site entrance gate, leading to the visitor’s car park that occupied the area
between the Kyper Building and the Gatehouse (Figure 49) and represented the
southern end of the main site access road connecting the north and south sides of
the NIMR site. It is understood that there are some underground water tanks below
this car park.
3.2.2.4 Southeast Quadrant
The southern area east of the access road was dominated by the nine-storey
Cruciform Building (Figure 50), which was connected to the North Building to the
north. An underpass was present between the two buildings, which appeared to be
used as a loading area for the laboratories (Figure 51). The underpass formed part

of a one-way system on the site, leading clockwise around the Cruciform Building to
the exit beside the Gatehouse near the centre of the southern site boundary. To the
north of the North Building, a soft landscaped area with picnic tables was present,
overlooking Car Parks 3 and 4 to the north (Figure 52). Several 8 to 9 m high
Cypress trees were present at the southwestern corner of the car parks (Figure 53).
To the east of the car park, was an overgrown wooded area (Figure 54), which was
immediately south of the unkempt grassed area to the north. Small amounts of
general waste and some building rubble was scattered about amongst the trees,
including drainage pipes, possible asbestos cement, polystyrene packaging and an
enamel washbowl (Figure 55).
The northwestern limb of the Cruciform Building terminated at a garage and

maintenance shed area, with a generator and a skip located on the hardstanding, an
area which was also used for vehicle parking (Figure 56). The base of a former fuel
pump was visible (Figure 57) and it was understood that an underground fuel tank
was present in this area. The southern building was an active maintenance building,
with roller shutter doors. Opposite this, on the northern side of this area, was the
location of an electricity substation (Figure 58).
The underpass represented a reduction in elevation of 2 to 3 metres relative to the

garage area. At the base of the slope, before the underpass, a refuelling area was
noted on the southern side of the road (Figure 59). The almost triangular-shaped
building (Figure 60) housed three 25,000 litre fuel tanks indicated to contain gas oil.
Evidence of spillage was present in this area. Between the fuel tank building and
the garage area, pedestrian access was available to a mixed soft and hard surfaced
area, leading to a series of steps down to plant and boiler rooms (Figure 61). The
change in elevation was approximately 3 m at these locations.
A vehicle loading area was located within the underpass and a gas cylinder storage
area (accessible from northern and southern sides) was present on the southern
side of the road emerging from the eastern end of the underpass (Figure 62).
Adjoining the northern side of the main core of the Cruciform Building and the
northeast wing, a lift shaft (a potential source of asbestos containing material) was
present from ground level to the top floor (Figure 63). A generator was located near

the door (Figure 64) and a number of refrigeration units were being temporarily
stored on the hardstanding near this location.
Northeast of the underpass, an isolated structure understood to be a chemical store

was present (Figure 65). On the southeastern side of this building was a temporary
bund formed of polythene sheets and wood, with elevated edges and a metal
Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) was present (Figure 66), and understood to be
used for the removal of liquid chemicals from the Chemical Store. Beside this was a
temporary ‘Safety Store’, indicated to contain flammable products (Figure 67).
South of these buildings, the former access road connecting the MRCT and NIMR
sites ran eastwards; however this area was hoarded off as a result of the demolition
and investigation activities associated with the former Chemical Store that was
located to the east of the current Chemical Store location. On the south side of this
road was an elongate building referred to as ‘Block D’ and formerly the ‘Dog House’.
A small substation and generator were visible at the northern end of the building
(Figure 68).
On the southern edge of Block D, a pedestrian path led into the adjacent MRCT site
via an electronic security pedestrian gate and the area south of the path was
restricted by the presence of hoarding around an area of remedial excavation
associated with the demolished former Insectarium building. Opposite the hoarding
and immediately east of the Cruciform Building, a sign indicated an exclusion zone
due to the presence of strong magnetic fields emanating from the interior of the
Cruciform Building.
At the southeastern corner of the NIMR site, an ‘L’-shaped building was present
(Figure 69), which was associated with a large number of services and ducts. This
building was understood to have recently housed the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
equipment.

3.2.3 MRCT
3.2.3.1 South MRCT (Main MRCT Site)
A site reconnaissance of the MRCT site was conducted by RSA Geotechnics on

11 January 2017 and found this area to be in the following condition.
The MRCT site could be accessed via the electronic pedestrian gate through the
security fencing near Block D (Figure 70). The footpath opened out onto a parking
area adjoining the road that provided access to the northern laboratories of the site
and the vehicular access gate to the NIMR site. The northernmost part of the road
terminated at a car park near the two larger laboratory buildings that occupied the
centre of the site (Figure 71). A plant room (Figure 72) was housed in a small
building immediately south of the car park and a concrete plinth of a former fuel
tank, overgrown with Cypress trees, was present on the southwestern side of this
structure (Figure 73). Behind the plant room, on the southeastern side, the locations
of a former generator and possible fuel tank were recognised on the concrete slab in
this area.
Near the southern corner of the MRCT site, a tennis court overgrown with moss
(Figure 74), was present, immediately north of which, was located an electricity
substation (Figure 75). To the west of the tennis court was a large oak tree
(Figure 76). East of the substation was the inverted ‘T’-shaped Main MRCT
Building, which housed a below-ground boiler room on the northwestern side
(Figure 77). On the southeastern (front) side of the building was another car park,
which was part of the main vehicular access route onto site through an electronic
security gate on the southern boundary. This access road increased in elevation
around the eastern side of the building and joined the road that serviced the west
and north of the site. The road also headed northeast to service a larger car park
downslope on the eastern part of the site.
On the eastern side of the Main Building, on the opposite side of the road, was an
almost triangular concrete slab which it is understood was formerly used as a
solvent storage area (Figure 78).

Located between the central laboratory buildings and the lower car park in the east,
was a residential block (Figure 79), with a triangular-shaped garden area to the rear
on the northwest side. At the northeastern end of the eastern car park, two double
garages were present (Figure 80). Access was only possible to one of the buildings,
which appeared to be empty. A soft-landscaped area was present north of the
garden area to the rear of the residential property (Figure 81). The presence of
paving and a low wall crossing part of the centre suggested a building may have
been located in this area in the past. A former incinerator was understood to have
been located in this region, although the exact layout was not determined. Some
remedial excavations had been undertaken on the southern side of the wall
(Figure 82), an area near the northeastern corner of the grassed area (Figure 83),
and an area on the eastern part of the grassed area, adjacent to a wooded zone that
occupied the northeastern corner of the MRCT site (Figure 84). The latter
excavation revealed some drainage pipe fragments and sections of a brick wall,
indicting the presence of a former structure. A possible asbestos cement fragment
was noted in the vicinity of this excavation. A brick barbeque and wooden picnic
bench were present between the eastern remedial excavations and a small
overgrown shed was present in the northeastern corner. Clinker was visible in
numerous places on the surface of the grassed area (Figure 85).
On the western side of the grassed area and to the north of the central laboratory
buildings was the base of a former structure understood to have once housed small
animals (Figure 86). Adjacent and to the north of this structure was an air raid
shelter (Figure 87), which could be accessed only from the western side as the
eastern means of egress appeared to have collapsed. The air raid shelter was in an
overgrown, wooded area (Figure 88), which appeared to be strewn with occasional
building fragments and possible base of a structure. The base of the air raid shelter
was approximately 2 m below the base of the former structure immediately adjacent
to the south due to the reduction in ground level elevation. A smaller laboratory
building was present on the northwestern side of the central laboratory buildings,
which included a platform elevated 1 to 2 m over the slope (Figure 89). The area
underneath this platform had been used for casual storage including building
materials.

3.2.3.2 North MRCT (Wooded Area)
A site reconnaissance of the wooded area north of the MRCT site was conducted by
RSA Geotechnics on 14 February 2017 and found this area to be in the following
condition.
Access was gained through a locked gate in the boundary fence located in the
wooded northeast corner of the MRCT area (Figure 90). An area of discarded or
temporarily stored items such as wooden drawers, a pushchair, ducting, metal
frames, wooden fencing posts, etc. was present (Figure 91). A sheep-netting fence
was present approximately 30 m west of the edge of Burtonhole Lane, at the
southern end of the site. At the time of the walkover, the boundary of the proposed
development site was taken to be the boundary with Burtonhole Lane; however the
wire fence may have represented a property boundary. The western side of this
fence was generally overgrown with 1 to 2 m high brambles in the north (Figure 92).
A break in the fence near the southern portion of the site allowed reasonable access
into the western overgrown area. Near the centre of this western field, the brambles
reduced and were replaced by sporadic trees of moderate maturity. No man-made
materials, apart from windblown litter, were visible throughout much of this site area;
however sparse vegetation and a slight change in slope in an area near the centre
of the site suggested some structure or minor re-profiling had occurred the past
(Figure 93). Based on one oblique aerial photograph dated from 1953 (described in
Table 3.4), this may have been a former allotment area. Several trails that could
have been made by either humans or animals traversed the site.
Approximately halfway along the wire netting fence and on the western side, a tent
was found in fairly good condition (Figure 94). A full bird feeder indicated recent
habitation. On returning to the area with site staff, the resident had returned and
following polite conversation, it was agreed that the resident would vacate the area
within the week, having apparently lived there unnoticed for thirteen years.
An electricity substation (Figure 95) was present approximately 5 m west of

Burtonhole Lane, south of the crossroad with Hillview Road. A ditch was present
beside the road around most of the site boundary and a pond (Figure 96) was

present amongst some conifers at the northern part of the site near the junction of
the roads for Mill Hill Country Club and Finchley Nurseries.
3.3 Sources of Information
Historical Ordnance Survey maps and data from a search of Public Registers were
obtained from the Landmark Information Group Limited using their Envirocheck
product (reference number 110527388_1_1). This included information from
organisations such as the Environment Agency, Local Authority, British Geological
Survey, Natural England and others. The maps included a range of historic and
modern Ordnance Survey maps mostly at 1:1,250, 1:2,500, 1:10,000, 1:10,560 and
1:25,000 scales.
Aerial photographs showing the site were obtained from Historic England and
Bluesky at selected intervals, including those dated 1953, 1981, 1992, 2003, 2006
and 2010. The photographs have been appended to this report.
The London Borough of Barnet were contacted by RSA Geotechnics to determine if

information additional to that requested as part of a previous investigation was held
in their archives, however LB Barnet stated that they held no information further to
that provided in the letter reference SSSR/14/05028, which was obtained as part of
a previous report by BRD (Reference BRD2058-OR1-B, dated September 2014).
Geological and hydrogeological data and information regarding likely ground

conditions was also obtained from the library archive records of RSA Geotechnics.
It should be noted that the following text does not generally consider features
beyond a search radius of 250 m, since based on their distance from the site, a risk
from these features was not identified. However, for further details outside this
250 m radius a full list is given in Appendix 1.

3.4 Site History
The Zetica Desk Study report indicated the Medical Research Council (MRC)
purchased the land at Rhodes Farm in 1922, which then became Farm
Laboratories, as indicated on the historic maps dated from 1935. Farm Laboratories
was understood to have bred various animals, initially for research into vaccines.
The eastern part of the NIMR site became Stroud Laboratories (under the Imperial
Cancer Research Fund, ICRF) prior to 1935, whereas the western side remained
Farm Laboratories. Stroud Laboratories was removed prior to 1938 and relocated to
Burton Bank, adjacent to eastern boundary (MRCT), to make room for the
Cruciform Building. To accommodate this structure, significant excavation would
have been undertaken resulting in highly disturbed soils in the vicinity of the
building.
The Cruciform Building was occupied by the Royal Navy during WWII and used as a
draft centre, training school and accommodation for the Women’s Royal Naval
Service (WRNS). Other buildings on the site were understood to have been used
throughout WWII for medical research, including war-related conditions.
Once the war ended and the Royal Navy left the site in 1947, three years of
refurbishment were undertaken before the new NIMR facilities were officially
re-opened in May 1950. Various redevelopments subsequently occurred to meet
the required research demands.
Research at the site over the years of occupation included chemistry, virology,
pharmacology, parasitology and neuroscience, which would have involved the use
of isotopic tracers and hazardous chemicals during the study of high-risk pathogens.
Outlines of historic buildings were provided as part of the Zetica reports and have
been included on the existing site layout drawing, appended as 14684DS/2.
Historical Ordnance Survey maps of the area dating from 1868 recorded the
following history of the site as summarised in Table 3.4.

Table 3.4 - Summary of Site History

Date On Site Surrounding Area
1868-73 The site is occupied by a number of fields The surrounding area comprised mainly
separated by tree lined field boundaries. agricultural land. The roads The
A strip of woodland occupies the far east Ridgeway and Burtonhole Lane were
part of the southern half of the site. A present immediately to the south of the
small pond is present adjacent to site. Some development was in place
northern boundary of southern half. immediately to the southeast and
Another small pond is shown in southwest of the site, comprising a
southwest corner. number of large houses, a public house,
Two structures are shown adjacent to the nurseries and a priory. A feature called
southern boundary. Burton Hole was located immediately to
An access drive is shown in the north of easternmost field. Burtonhole
southeast corner, adjacent to a pond. Farm was located immediately to the
A footpath crosses the northern area of east of the site.
the site. Many small ponds are situated around
the site. A larger pond was located to
the west of the northern fields.
1877 No significant change. The field immediately to the east of the
site, to the south of Burtonhole Farm is
divided up into a number of irregularly
shaped features (possibly stock fencing)
with an ‘areas brace’ symbol indicating
they belonged to the same property.
These are not shown again on later
maps. A Nursery was present to the
southeast of the MRCT site.
1896 A large house named Burton Bank is A former large house to southeast of
shown in southeast corner of the site. house (Littleberries House) has been
enlarged and comprises part of St
Vincent’s Convent and RC Chapel. St
Vincent’s Presbytery has been built
immediately to the southwest of the site.
St Vincent’s School has been built
immediately to the west of the site. A
further building has been constructed in
grounds of Wentworth House
immediately to south of site. A burial
ground is recorded immediately to west
of the northern fields.
1897 No significant change. A smithy is recorded 275 m to the
southwest of the site.
1898 No significant change. No significant change
1914 No significant change. More structures are shown in the
grounds of Burton Hole Farm, 150 m to
east of site. A road is in place to east of
site (Eleanor Crescent).
A rectangular feature (possibly stock
fencing) with an ‘areas brace’ symbol
indicating it belonged to the same
property is shown immediately to west
of northern most part of site.

Table 3.4 - Summary of Site History Continued

1919-20 No significant change A pond/pit is shown at Burton Hole.
‘Rises’ are indicated approximately
120 m north of the site, and beyond the
eastern corner of the site.
1935 The southern part of site is occupied by a Change of use of school to orphanage.
number of structures - Farm laboratories Terraced houses built on Eleanor
(National Institute for Medical Research) Crescent immediately to east of site.
and Stroud Laboratories (Imperial Filter beds are shown to the north of the
Cancer). Structures adjacent to pond on large pond on the west side of the
northern boundary of southern half. northern fields.
1938 No significant change is identified on the Nursery, sports ground and sports
OS maps, however internal blueprints pavilions in former fields to northeast of
included within the Zetica desk study site.
report show the northern part of the main
site (south of the northern fields) with
many of the farm buildings, including the
stables, maintenance shed, northern-
most residential premises and the
Mellanby Building. On the southern part
of the site, the demolition of the eastern-
most buildings is indicated to make way
for the Cruciform Building.
1943 Historic OS maps for this period were not
available; however the Zetica desk study
report included a plan of the site during
military control as accommodation for the
WRNS. Some buildings had changed
function and others, such as the
Cruciform Building, had been extended.
1948 aerial Layout of labs changed. Cruciform
photographs building now in place. (Not shown on
1951 sheet).
1951 No significant change. No significant change.
1953 aerial Subject of the oblique photos was the Subject of the oblique photos was the
photographs main cruciform building; however other main cruciform building; therefore much
(x4) parts of the site were visible in the of the surrounding area is not shown.
background.
A tennis court was immediately to the
north of the northeast wing of the
Cruciform building.
Possible allotment area formed in the
fields immediately north of the MRCT
area. Lines of small trees were present
alongside the main access road, running
north-south. A barn-like structure
appeared to be present in approximately
the same location as the current
greenhouse at the northern part of the
NIMR site.


1961 The southern half of the site is now Landscaping to rear of St Vincent’s
occupied by structures in approximately Convent changed. Hillside to rear of
the layout shown on the most recent orphanage terraced. Structures shown
map. Works comprising a number of immediately to west of western
buildings linked by hardstanding and boundary
access drives replace the plot formerly ‘Outfall’ shown associated with Filter
occupied by house known as Burton Beds to west of northern fields.
Bank in southeast corner of site. The
large cruciform structure is shown in
centre of southern part of site. Another
tennis court is located between the
cruciform building and the main MRCT
Building. A number of structures occupy
the southwest corner. More structures
occupy the central portion of the site. The
rectangular structures adjacent to pond
on northern boundary of southern half
have been replaced with other structures.
The pond is no longer shown. Earthworks
are shown forming terraced areas. On-
site residential properties shown in
northwestern area of main body of site.
1962, Northern half of the northern fields now No significant changes.
1962-66 marked as sports field with a pavilion in
its southeast corner.
1968 No significant changes. Folly Farm to northeast of site now
‘Works’ shown to north of cruciform called Brookside Cottages. Structures in
building, and on MRCT site. place around nursery to east of site.
Semidetached houses opposite site on
The Ridgeway to southeast of site.
Wentworth Hall and water feature
immediately to south of site no longer
shown. Burial ground shown again. A
pavilion is shown in southeast corner of
this area.
1974-75 Structures in southwest corner of site Wentworth Lodge shown immediately to
have been reconfigured to current layout. south of site. School in place 70 m to
Cruciform structure has been extended southwest of site. Covered reservoir
northwards. Electricals substation shown shown 150 m to southwest of site.
on northwest wing of cruciform. Another Orphanage now denoted houses.
building added to those in centre of site. More terraced houses built on Eleanor
Tennis court to north of cruciform has Crescent to east of site.
been removed. A structure has been
placed immediately to east of cruciform.
A rectangular laboratory not present on
the 1974 plan was present on the 1975
plan immediately north of the residential
properties in the MRCT part of the site.


1976 Works in the southeast are now denoted Filter tanks to west of northern fields are
laboratory and have been reconfigured. A no longer shown.
tank and an electrical substation are
recorded. A tennis court is recorded in
central development, close to northern
boundary.
Another pavilion is located in northern
field.
1976-80 Some structures in centre of site are Former convent and chapel now
marked as cottages. ‘Issues’ marked at denoted houses. School 70 m to
two locations on the northern side of main southwest extended.
body of the site, north of the Mellanby
Building.
A tank is shown in southwest corner of
site. Further structures in centre of site.
Rectangular feature against northern
boundary of main part of site no longer
shown. Further terracing for car park
area.
1981 - aerial New building northwest of the Cruciform
photographs Building, attached to the North Building.
Laboratory feature identified in the 1975
plan, appears to be a tennis court in the
aerial photograph. A possible incinerator
is present north of Building D and
scarring on the grass in the area may
indicate the present of former waste pits.
Some small structures are visible on the
eastern side of the lawn area on the
MRCT site.
1991 Laboratory feature identified in the 1975
plan and tennis court in the 1981
photograph continues to be identified as
a Laboratory.
1992 - aerial A Pavilion was present near the boundary
photographs of the north and southern northern fields.
A heap of possible building waste
appears to the east-northeast and an
area of burning appears to the southwest
of this heap. The southern Northern Field
was divided into four and used for
livestock. Hardstanding is present in the
southwest corner of the Northern Fields.
A possible flexibly surfaced car parking
and maintenance area was present
immediately north of the maintenance
shed east of the stable buildings. The
bases of the former structures on the
west side of C Block were visible.


1992 - aerial Tyres were being stored near the
photographs northeast corner of the SPF Building and
a new building had been constructed
between the SPF and Biological Sciences
buildings. Construction work appeared to
be underway in the vicinity of the ‘Old
Polio’ building. The Chemical Store near
the boundary between the NIMR and
MRCT sites appears to have been
recently constructed and an area of
possible demolition waste is present in
the ditch near the fence to the east of the
store. Laboratory/Tennis Court feature in
MRCT area now absent.
1992-94 Further changes to structures in
southeast corner of the site.
1999 No significant change
1999 aerial Car parks 3 and 4 visible. Filter beds can be seen to be present.
photo
2003 aerial ‘L’-shaped NMR building present in No significant change
photo southeast corner of NIMR site.
2006 No significant change School to southwest has been
reconfigured.
2006 aerial Pavilion no longer present (although No significant change
photo indicated on the map).
Divisions in southern Northern Field no
longer visible.
2010 aerial No significant changes. No significant changes.
photo
2016 No significant changes. St Vincent’s Lane shown. Some
changes to the stables immediately to
west of site at the end of this new road.
Structures and features (tennis courts?)
immediately to west of site.
3.4.1.1 Environmental Site Reconnaissance Visit
Environmental reconnaissance of the site area was undertaken by an engineer

from RSA Geotechnics during a number of visits between 11 January and
14 February 2017. The following potential sources of contamination were identified.

Northern Fields
- Demolition waste in the northwest corner of the site as a possible source of

asbestos, metals, PAH.
- Burnt-out sports pavilion as a possible source of asbestos, metals, PAH.
- Possible rudimentary toilet area as a source of faecal coliforms.
NIMR - Northwest Quadrant
- Former farm buildings and derelict residential houses as a possible source of

asbestos containing material.
- Storage and maintenance buildings as a possible source of hydrocarbons,

paints, solvents, herbicides and pesticides.
NIMR - Northeast Quadrant
- Invasive vegetation around the allotments and tennis courts.
- Laboratories as a potential source of solvents, radiological and pathogen

contamination, as well as ACM.
- Storage buildings and former garages as a potential source of ACM,

hydrocarbons, paints and solvents.
- Fuel tanks, bowsers and generators as a potential source of hydrocarbon

leaks or spills.
- Incinerator as a potential source of PAH.
- Greenhouses and allotments as a potential source of herbicides and

pesticides.
NIMR - Southeast and Southwest Quadrants
- Laboratory buildings as a potential source of solvents, radiological and

pathogen contamination, as well as ACM.

- Car parks and abandoned car as a potential source of hydrocarbon leaks and
spills. Due to the potential age of the flexible surfacing, it is possible that this
may be a source of coal tar (and will be a source of other hydrocarbon
compounds including PAH and TPH).
- Fuel tanks, generators and maintenance buildings as a potential source of

hydrocarbon leaks or spills.
- Chemical/Cobalt Stores as a source of metals, hydrocarbons, solvents,

radiological and possible pathogen contamination.
- Waste compactor as a source of hydrocarbons and metals.
- Plant area and boiler rooms as a potential source of hydrocarbons, PAH,

ACM.
- Electricity substations as a potential source of PCB and TPH.
- Fly-tipping (for example, general waste in the wooded area) as a source of

possible ACM.
- Ejector House as a potential source of hydrocarbons, solvents, radiological

and pathogen contamination, faecal coliforms.
MRCT - South (Main MRCT site)
- Laboratory buildings as a potential source of solvents, radiological and

pathogen contamination, as well as ACM.
- Car parks and abandoned car as a potential source of hydrocarbon leaks and
spills. Due to the potential age of the flexible surfacing, it is possible that this
may be a source of coal tar (PAH).
- Fuel tanks, generators and maintenance buildings as a potential source of

hydrocarbon leaks or spills.
- Boiler rooms as a potential source of hydrocarbons, ACM.
- Electricity substations as a potential source of PCBs.

MRCT – North (Overgrown wooded area)
- Electricity substations as a potential source of PCBs.
- Fly-tipping as a potential source of metals, hydrocarbons, solvents and ACM.
- Unidentified building base as a potential source of ACM.
3.5 Public Register Data
Public Register data was received as part of the Envirocheck Report. This included
information from the Environment Agency, Local Authority, British Geological
Survey, Natural England and several other sources. A full list of the Public Register
entries within a 1 km radius of the site can be found in Appendix 1 of this report. It
should be noted that the positions of symbols on the environment map supplied are
not always very accurate and that judgement should be used in locating each item.
3.5.1 Environment Agency
One Discharge Consent was recorded on the site. This was registered to a fish
farm that was registered to Watch Tower House on The Ridgeway, but the plans
showed it located in the southwest quadrant of the site. The consent was for
discharge of an Irrigation area into gravel strata. The consent was issued in 1973
and revoked in 1996.
Two Pollution Incidents to Controlled Waters were recorded on the site. The first
was located in the southwest quadrant of the site in 1997, and the second was
located within the southeast quadrant of the site in 1990. These were both
described as Category 3 – Minor Incidents. The pollutant in both cases was
described as Oils – Unknown, and the receiving water and cause of incident was not
recorded.
Sixteen records of Registered Radioactive Substances were included for the site.
Seven of these records were for an address at 1-3 Burtonhole Lane, with company

names Medical Research Council Technology, Gendaq Ltd and most recently
Heptares Therapeutic Ltd. The remaining records were registered to the National
Institute for Medical Research which was located on the Ridgeway. All of the
records were for the keeping and use of Radioactive Materials, or for the disposal of
Radioactive waste. Only four of the entries were recorded as still being authorised.
There were no Contaminated Land Entries, Enforcement and Prohibition Notices,

Integrated Pollution Controls, Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control, Local
Authority Pollution Prevention and Control, Prosecutions Relating to Authorised
Processes, or Prosecutions Related to Controlled Waters located within a 250 m
radius of the site.
3.5.2 Waste
One Licensed Waste Management Facility was recorded on the site. This was
registered to the National Institute for Medical Research on The Ridgeway, and was
categorised for In-house Storage Facilities. The licence was issued in 1993 and
surrendered in 1999.
This record is believed to be related to the Registered Waste Treatment or Disposal

Site registered to the same address. The licence was for Storage of clinical waste
produced or controlled by the licence holder.
3.5.3 Hazardous Substances
There were no entries relating to Hazardous substances within a 250 m radius of the
site.

3.5.4 Geology
Reference to British Geological Survey (BGS) 1:50,000 Series Sheet 256, ‘North
London’, 2006 and the BGS online Geology of Britain Viewer indicated the site to be
underlain by the London Clay Formation. Claygate Beds and Head Deposits were
recorded in the southern part of the site. A small outcrop of Stanmore Gravel
Formation was present overlying the Claygate Beds in the southern extremity of the
site. No other drift deposits were recorded on the site.
An area of Landslip some 250 m by 200 m was recorded within the London Clay
deposit approximately 220 m to the west of the site.
A review of the BGS Borehole archive website indicated that two boreholes had
been drilled to a depth of about 3 m on the site for the National Institute for Medical
Research in 1938. These exposed clay immediately beneath the topsoil. The clay
was not described and was designated as ‘Claygate Beds?’ A deeper borehole was
drilled 50 m to the south of the site at Watch Tower House, which exposed Claygate
Beds to a depth of 6.50 m, over London Clay to a depth of 94.0 m overlying the
Chalk.
Potential geological hazards associated with the site as given in the Envirocheck
data search are presented in Table 3.5.4A.
Table 3.5.4A - Geological Hazards On-site

Type of Ground Stability Hazard Potential
Collapsible Ground Very low
Compressible Ground No hazard
Ground Dissolution No hazard
Landslide Very low (Low at location 124 m to NE)
Running Sand No hazard to Very Low
Shrinking or Swelling Clay Moderate
The site was listed ‘in an area which might not be affected by coal mining’. No
Hazard was attributed for Non Coal Mining Areas of Great Britain.

Less than 1% of homes were above the Health Protection Agency Action Level for
Radon and the British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service
advised that no radon protection measures are necessary in the construction of new
dwellings or extensions.
Measured Soil Chemistry data was provided by the BGS for one sample of topsoil at
one location on the site (NGR 523238, 192772) for arsenic, cadmium, chromium,
lead and nickel, as summarised in Table 3.5.4B.
Table 3.5.4B - Measured BGS Soil Concentration on Site

Determinand Measured
Concentration (mg/kg)
Arsenic 14.5
Cadmium 0.4
Chromium 96.0
Lead 101.6
Nickel 20.6
BGS Urban Soil Chemistry Averages for the site area were as presented in
Table 3.5.4C.
Table 3.5.4C - BGS Urban Soil Chemistry Averages

Determinand Average
Concentration (mg/kg)
Arsenic 17.0
Cadmium 0.9
Chromium 79.0
Lead 280.0
Nickel 28.0
3.5.5 Hydrology and Hydrogeology
The nearest surface water feature was recorded as being on site and indicated to be
the drainage ditch approximately 60 m north of the Mellanby Building. Indicated on
the Envirocheck plans, but not recorded on the datasheets, was a pond present in

the northeast part of the site and another drainage ditch was identified between the
two northern fields. Both were also identified during the site reconnaissance. Folly
Brook, a secondary river ran along the northern boundary of the site in an
approximate west-east orientation. Tertiary Rivers ran alongside the eastern and
western boundaries in the northern part of the site.
No water abstractions were recorded on the site. Two entries for water abstractions
were identified within 250 m of the site. These were both for the same borehole,
located 243 m to the southeast of the site for Watch Tower House, on
The Ridgeway. The source was described as Groundwater, with the use described
as ‘Drinking; cooking; sanitary; washing (small garden)’; and ‘Spray Irrigation’.
According to the Groundwater Vulnerability Sheet 39 ‘West London’, the underlying

bedrock (London Clay) is described as Unproductive Strata, whilst the
Claygate Beds in the southern part of the site are designated as a Secondary
Aquifer – A, which were also classified as ‘Soils of a High Leaching Potential (U)’.
The majority of the site has no recorded superficial deposits with the exception of a
small outcrop of Stanmore Gravel Formation which was designated as a Secondary
Aquifer - A.
The southern part of the site was located within part of an Outer Protection Zone
(Source Protection Zone 2). The Inner Protection Zone (SPZ 1) was located 109 m
to the south of the site, and the Groundwater Source was located at Watch Tower
House, 243 m to the southeast of the site.
The site was not in a zone, or within 250 m of a zone, at risk from flooding or
extreme flooding from Rivers and Seas without defences. The site does not benefit
from flood defences or flood water storage areas.
Parts of the site were identified as being a Low to Medium Risk of Surface Water
Flooding (1000 to 100 year return). The area around Folly Brook in the north of the
site was identified as being a Low to High Risk of Surface Water Flooding (1000 to
30 year return).

3.5.6 Industrial Land Use
There were two Industrial Land Use entries located on the site (one Active, one
Inactive) and a further three (one Active, two Inactive) located within a 250 m radius
of the site.
The two entries for the site referred to MRCT, the medical laboratories located at
1-3 Burtonhole Lane in the southeast of the site.
The nearby entries were:
Type of Industry: Distance from site: Status:

Art Restorer 22 m to east Inactive
Air conditioning equipment 61 m to south Inactive
Door manufacturers 157 m to east Active
There were no recorded fuel station entries within 250 m of the site.
The Points of Interest entries recorded tanks to be present in the southwestern

corner, and the eastern area of the site. A further tank was indicated 208 m west of
the site. Underground electrical cables were indicated to be present as close as 4 m
south of the site.
3.5.7 Sensitive Land Use
The site lies in an area of Adopted Green Belt Land.
3.5.8 Unexploded Ordnance (UXO)
Review of publicly available data suggests three High Explosive bombs impacted
the site (along the main north-south trending road through the site) and four more
strikes were located approximately 200 m west of the site during the Blitz, between
October 1940 and June 1941.

A Preliminary UXO risk assessment was conducted by Fellows International Limited

(Reference FIL/NIMR/001/16), dated 28 November 2016. The report stated that the
site was not a target for heavy bombing, however at least three High Explosive
bombs fell within 50 m of the site during the Blitz, between October 1940 and
June 1941.
The initial assessment stated a risk of Low to Medium and that a detailed
assessment was not considered necessary. Recommendations included a full site
non-intrusive multi sensor electromagnetic survey is undertaken to locate any
ferrous or non-ferrous munitions that could present an explosive hazard to personal
and plant conducting intrusive ground engineering works.
A subsequent survey was undertaken from 30 November to 8 December 2016,

which was reported in a UXO Survey Report, Reference: 1.5/1670-16. The survey
determined no evidence of munitions contamination was found in the surveyed
areas and that further visits will be required to complete the site once all vegetation
and buildings have been removed.

4. PRELIMINARY RISK ASSESSMENT
4.1 Introduction
A conceptual model represents the characteristics of the site that show the possible
relationship between sources (contaminants), pathways and receptors (or targets).
The following outline conceptual model has been based on the results of the desk
study, and an environmental reconnaissance of the site.
It should be noted that the assessment of risk relating to radiological and biological
contamination is outside the remit of RSA Geotechnics Limited, and consequently is
not considered in detail in this report. It is understood that these aspects are being
considered separately by specialists in these fields, and that the site will be suitably
remediated by specialists prior to the current occupiers vacating the site.
4.2 Outline Conceptual Model

The general layout of the proposed development is illustrated on drawing number

14684DS/1 later in this report.
In order to classify the anticipated risk associated with potential sources of

contamination identified on the site the following classification system has been
adopted in Table 4.2.

Table 4.2 - Risk Classification System

Term Description
Very high risk There is a high probability that severe harm could arise to a
designated receptor from an identified hazard at the site without
remedial action.
High risk Harm is likely to arise to a designated receptor from an identified
hazard at the site without appropriate remedial action.
Moderate risk It is possible that without appropriate remedial action harm could
arise to a designated receptor but it is relatively unlikely that any
such harm would be severe, and if any harm were to occur it is
more likely that such harm would be relatively mild.
Low risk It is possible that harm could arise to a designated receptor from
an identified hazard but it is likely that at worst, this harm if
realised would normally be mild.
Negligible risk The presence of an identified hazard does not give rise to the
potential to cause significant harm to a designated receptor.
4.2.1 Potential Sources
The potential sources of contamination identified for the site and their anticipated
level of risk have been summarised below:-
- Made ground from previous phases of reprofiling, excavation, construction and

demolition on site and in surrounding area, which may have resulted in made
ground being deposited on the site (Low to Moderate)
- Previous uses of the site as research facilities which may have resulted in
radioactive, biological or chemical contaminants leaking into the ground or
being disposed of through drainage systems (Moderate)
- Dumping of waste materials in pits on site (Moderate)
- Dumping of other materials on site (Low)
- Contents of the outbuildings such as paint, thinners and fuel leaking into the
ground (Low)
- Plant rooms (Low)
- Electrical substation could result in PCBs leaking onto the site (Low)

- Animal waste from the animal pens (Low)
- Pesticides and herbicides (Low)
- Contamination of water course by spillage of heating oil (Low to Moderate)
- Vehicles formerly and currently parking on site (Low)
- Asbestos from existing structures (Moderate to High)
- Loose asbestos in the made ground (Moderate to High)
- Ground gas from made ground and off-site sources (Low)
- On-site migration of contamination from off-site industrial processes (Low)
- Unexploded Ordnance (Low to Moderate)
- Sulphate and acidic soil conditions in the made ground and underlying London
Clay (Low).
The previous uses of the site with respect to individual buildings, together with
potential contaminative sources, have been discussed in detail in the reports
produced by others, précised earlier in this report. The findings of these earlier
reports have been summarised in Table 4.2.1 produced below, with additional
comments provided by RSA Geotechnics Limited. Note that asbestos containing
materials are expected within most of the buildings due to their age.
Approximate outlines of historic buildings were provided as part of the Zetica reports
and have been included on the existing site layout drawing with proposed pre-
demolition exploratory locations, appended as 14684DS/2.

Table 4.2.1 - Summary of Potential Sources

RSA Building Name Status Use Radioactive Biological Chemical Proposed RSA
Building Contaminants Contaminants Contaminants Exploratory
Reference Locations
NIMR Site
1 Accommodation Demolished Staff accommodation facilities. None. None. None.
Building
Building
Building
Building
5 Stable with Stores Demolished Stables. None. None. None.
6 Clark Building Existing Built in 1932. Laboratory involved in Potential for Potential for Potential for WS364-WS367
experiments on small animals such as isolated isolated isolated
rats, mice and guinea pigs using contamination contamination contamination
radioactive isotopes. ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in
laboratories. laboratories. laboratories.
7-8 Kyper Building Existing Initially laboratories and later used for None. None. None. WS370-WS377
cold storage, general storage,
maintenance workshop and recreational
facilities.
9 Ferret House/Infectious Demolished Initially a building for housing ferrets None. None. None.
Building used in experiments. Later served as a
breeding house for animals to be used
in experiments on infectious disease.
10 Cow House Demolished Cattle sheds. None. None. None.

Table 4.2.1 - Summary of Potential Sources Continued

Reference Locations
NIMR Site
11 Experimental Animal Demolished Initially a building for housing None. Potential for Potential for
House/Phillips Building experimental animals used in research. isolated isolated
Later used as a laboratory for research contamination contamination
into various pathogens. ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in
laboratories. laboratories.
12 Brooder House Demolished House for breeding and accommodating None. None. None.
fowl used in research.
13 Fowl Runs Demolished House for fowl used in research. None. None. None.
14 Rabbit House Demolished House for rabbits used in research. None. None. None.
15 Experimental Fowl Demolished House for experimental fowl used in None. None. None.
House/Capon House research.
16 Unattributed Demolished Unknown, likely animal housing. None. None. None.
17 Recreation Room Demolished Recreation room for site staff. None. None. None.
18 Kennels Demolished Short-lived kennels for dogs used None. None. None.
in research.
19 Cattle Shed Demolished Short-lived cattle sheds. None. None. None.
20 Dutch Barn Demolished Storage for feed/fodder. None. None. None.
21 Loose Boxes Demolished Storage. None. None. None.
22 Workshop Demolished General workshop. None. None. None.
23 Destructor Demolished Incinerator for biological waste before Incinerated Incinerated Incinerated
its disposal into the main drainage radiological biological chemical waste
system. Demolished by 1966. materials in waste in soil. in soil.
soil.


Reference Locations
NIMR Site
24 Superintendent's Demolished Residential accommodation. None. None. None.
House (off-site)
25 Garage (off-site) Demolished Garage for residential use. None. None. None.
26 Unattributed Demolished Unknown, likely storage building. None. None. None.
27 Unattributed Demolished Unknown, likely storage building. None. None. None.
28 Main Building Existing Wide variety of uses, including Potential for Potential for Potential for WS490-493
administrative, educational, physical isolated isolated isolated TP501-502
training and accommodation facilities. contamination contamination contamination WS503-WS508
Presently includes 178 No. laboratories, ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in WS511
many of which have been periodically laboratories. laboratories. laboratories. WS522
redeveloped and have used radioactive BH314
isotopes during experiments. Building
formerly had animal holding areas (until
1976) and now has 12 No. Level 2 and
3 biological containment facilities for the
study of high risk pathogens.
28a Fletcher Memorial Hall Existing Mixture of offices and laboratories. Potential for Potential for Potential for WS508-509
Laboratories used radioactive isotopes isolated isolated isolated WS487
in experiments for a short period before contamination contamination contamination WS493
concentrating on animal procedures. ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in
Building had animal holding areas. laboratories. laboratories. laboratories.
28b Extension to main Existing Garage and transformer room. None. None. Potential for WS498-WS499
building hydrocarbon TP500-TP501
contamination.
28c Extension to main Existing Entrance hall/walkway. None. None. None.
building


Reference Locations
NIMR Site
29 Accommodation Existing Staff accommodation facilities. None. None. None. WS315-316
Building
30 Accommodation Existing Staff accommodation facilities. None. None. None. WS314
Building
31 Accommodation Existing Staff accommodation facilities. None. None. None. WS318-319
Building
32 Dutch Barn Existing Storage for feed/fodder. None. None. None. WS309-313
33 Farm Building Existing Housing of livestock/storage/stables. None. None. None. WS303, 305, 307-
308
34 Farm Building Existing Housing of livestock/storage/stables. None. None. None. WS304-307
35 Stock Pens Demolished Housing of livestock. None. None. None. WS401
36 Mellanby Building Existing Initially used as a personal research Ionising Potential for Potential for WS422-429
building by Sir Edward Mellanby, radiation isolated isolated
studying nutrition. Subsequently waste. contamination contamination
became part of the Clinical Research ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in
Centre using radioactive tracers in the laboratories. laboratories.
study of common diseases, in addition
to leprosy. The eastern half of the
building became a store for radioactive
waste and the western half became a
Level 3 biological containment area,
housing a large animal freezer.
37 Power House Existing Electricity generation. None. None. Potential for WS421-424
hydrocarbon
contamination.


Reference Locations
NIMR Site
38 Post-Mortem Room Existing Examination of expired animals. None. None. None. WS364
39 Unattributed Demolished Unknown. None. None. None.
40 Static Tank/Insectarium Existing Initially a static tank. Building was Potential for Potential for Potential for WS515-518
(demolished demolished and replaced by an isolated isolated isolated
prior to RSA insectarium which housed/bred a wide contamination contamination contamination
site variety of insects used in research. A ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in
attendance) laboratory was also constructed within laboratories. laboratories. laboratories.
the building and radioactive isotopes
and other chemicals were used during
experiments on the insects.
41 Animal House Demolished Housing of animals used in research. None. None. None.
42 Radiochemistry Existing Radiochemistry building involved in Accumulation None. Solvent WS490-491,
Laboratory using high-level radioactive isotopes to of radioactive contamination. WS494, WS498,
from spillage/leakage o
examine chemical reactions in non- residue in the WS503
radioactive substances. building fabric
as a result of
prolonged use.
43 Gatehouse Existing Security access point None. None. None. TP379
44 Paint Booth/Generator Existing Initially a paint store/spray booth and None. None. Potential for WS368-369
Plant subsequently an electricity generator hydrocarbon and
house. solvent
contamination
45 Wood Store/Open Demolished General storage. None. None. None.
Shed


Reference Locations
NIMR Site
46 Building materials store Demolished General storage. None. None. None.
shed
47 Cat Breeder House Demolished Breeding house for cats used in None. None. None.
research experiments.
48 Cat House Demolished Housing for cats used in research None. None. None.
experiments.
49 Mice Breeder House Demolished Breeding house for mice used in None. None. None.
50 Rabbitry Demolished Housing for rabbits used in research None. None. None.
experiments.
51 Rabbitry Demolished Housing for rabbits used in research None. None. None.
experiments.
52 Monkey Storage House Demolished Housing for monkeys used in research None. None. None.
experiments.
53 Old Poliomyelitis Existing Used for studying the polio pathogen Potential for Potential for Potential for WS363-364,
Building and possible vaccines. The building isolated isolated isolated WS359
had animal holding and some contamination contamination contamination
radioactive isotopes were used in ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in
laboratory experiments. laboratories. laboratories. laboratories.
54 Surface Control Demolished Control building for underground water None. None. None.
Building tank.


Reference Locations
NIMR Site
55 Cobalt Source Demolished Initially the secure store for the highly Residues from Residues from None. WS518-520,
Store/Macerator radioactive Cobalt-60 source used for radioactive biological BH313
irradiation and sterilisation of medical waste brought materials
equipment. Then used as a macerator for irradiation. brought for
house to break down biological and irradiation.
radioactive substances before disposal
into the drainage system.
56 Cobalt Source Existing Replacement store for Cobalt-60 after Residues from Residues from None. TP342, WS343-345
Store/Caesium conversion of Building 55 to macerator radioactive biological
Irradiator house. Then used as a location to waste brought materials
irradiate radioactive substances before for irradiation. brought for
disposal. irradiation.
Anecdotal information indicated that
fire-fighting training was undertaken
outside this building.
57 North Building Existing Mixture of offices, recreational facilities Potential for Potential for Potential for TP462-463, WS465-
and laboratories. isolated isolated isolated 466, WS485-493,
contamination contamination contamination WS509
‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in
58 Dog House/Building 'D' Existing Initially a house for accommodating None. Potential for None. WS483, TP484,
dogs used in research experiments. isolated WS512-514
Then used as a retrovirus laboratory. contamination
‘hotspots’ in
laboratories.
59 Dog Run Existing Holding area for dogs used in research None. None. None. WS322-325
experiments.


Reference Locations
NIMR Site
60 SPF Building Existing Specific Pathogen Free building used None. None. None. WS358-362,
for breeding and housing small animals WS370-371
without disease for use in controlled
experiments.
61 Greenhouse Existing Greenhouse. None. None. None. WS412
62 Store Demolished General storage. None. None. None. WS407
63 Store Existing General storage. None. None. None. WS431-435
64 Store Existing Fuel storage. None. None. Potential for WS418-420
hydrocarbon
contamination.
65 Garage Existing General storage. None. None. Potential for WS416-418
hydrocarbon and
solvent
contamination.
66 Building Services Store Existing General storage. None. None. None.
(off-site)
67 Ejector House Existing Sewage pumping system and overflow. Accumulation Accumulation Accumulation of WS409-411
Collection point for all waste disposals of low-level of pathogens metals, solvents,
from 'Farm' section of the Site. contaminants disposed of via inorganic ions,
disposed of via drainage alcohols.
drainage system.
system.
68 Mice Breeder House Demolished Breeding house for mice used in None. None. None. WS451


Reference Locations
NIMR Site
69 Mouse House Demolished Housing for mice used in research None. None. None. WS452
experiments.
70 Cat Breeder Existing Initially used as a breeding house for None. Potential for Potential for WS445-449,
House/Building 'C' cats used in research experiments. isolated isolated WS453-454
Then used as a Level 4 biological contamination contamination
containment facility involving research ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in
into extreme risk, highly contagious laboratories. laboratories.
pathogens. Very strict environmental
controls were put in place to ensure no
escape of pathogens into the
community.
71 and 71a Monkey House Partly- Housing and quarantine area for None. None. None. WS436-439
Demolished primates.
72 New Poliomyelitis Existing Used for studying the polio pathogen Potential for Potential for Potential for WS353-354, WS359
Building and possible vaccines. Has a Level 3 isolated isolated isolated
containment laboratory for study of high contamination contamination contamination
risk pathogens. Now involved in human ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in
embryonic stem cell work. laboratories. laboratories. laboratories.
73 Laidlaw Building Existing Level 3 containment laboratory used as None. Potential for Potential for WS361-363, WS367,
the Biological Services Building isolated isolated WS371
involved in genetic modification of contamination contamination
rodents and amphibians to test ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in
resistance to certain pathogens. Now laboratories. laboratories.
also the main animal breeding area on
the Site.
74 Store Existing General storage. None. None. None. WS364-365, WS367
75 Plant Room Existing Boiler House. None. None. None. WS363-364


Reference Locations
NIMR Site
76 Garage/Chemical Store Existing General storage. Ionising Chemical waste WS467-470
Established as replacement chemical radioactive including
store during RSA site attendance. waste quantities of
flammable
chemicals and
solvents.
77 'Q' Block Existing Quarantine building for animals, WS436-439
including isolation of pathogens.
78 Unattributed Existing Unknown, likely general storage. None. None. None. WS416-418
79 Staff Cottage Existing Residential accommodation. None. None. None. WS415
80 Unattributed Demolished Unknown, built partly within the footprint None. None. None. WS518-520,
of the former cobalt source BH313
store/macerator house.
81 NMR House Existing Holds the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance None. None. None. WS518-520,
(NMR) equipment. Used for magnetic BH313
imaging.
82 Computing Building Existing Computer laboratory. None. None. None. WS464
83 Chemical Store Existing Store for hazardous chemicals and Ionising Chemical waste WS479-483
(Demolished radioactive waste before off-site radioactive including
prior to RSA disposal. waste quantities of
site flammable
attendance) chemicals and
solvents.


Reference Locations
NIMR Site
84 Radioactive Waste Existing Former store for high-level radioactive High-level None. None. WS347, WS344-345
Store (Demolished waste before off-site disposal. decaying
prior to RSA radioactive
site substances.
attendance)
85 Temporary Portakabin Demolished Exact use unknown. Present in 1974 None. None. None. TP500-501
and recorded as being used in the
handling of radioactive substances.
W Chemical Disposal Pits Unknown 4 No. Burial pits. Unknown, Unknown, Range of WS472-483, WS518
cannot be cannot be chemicals
discounted. discounted (potentially
including
solvents,
hydrocarbons,
inorganic ions,
alcohols).
C Chemical Burner Demolished Incinerator for flammable chemicals, Incinerated Incinerated Chemical waste WS479-481
including radioactive tracers. radiological pathogenic including
materials. agents. quantities of
flammable
chemicals,
hydrocarbons
and solvents.
E Electricity Substations Existing Electricity distribution. None. None. Potential WS483, WS518,
leakage of WS494-WS497
PCBs.


Reference Locations
NIMR Site
F Fuel Stores (including Existing Storage of fuel and other flammable None. None. Potential WS361-363,
mobile bowsers) liquids. spillage of fuel WS428, WS497-
containing 499, WS488-491,
hydrocarbons. WS485-486,
WS505, WS508
G Generators Various Generator plant None. None. Potential WS429-430,
spillage of fuel WS438, WS449,
containing WS357-359,
hydrocarbons. WS365, WS438,
WS508, WS518
Drainage System Existing Waste materials from laboratories and Potential Potential Potential
animal houses. accumulation accumulation accumulation of
of radioactive of pathogens metals, solvents,
substances at at low points, hydrocarbons,
low points, dead ends and inorganic ions,
dead ends and leakage points alcohols.
leakage points in pipes.
in pipes.


Reference Locations
MRCT Site
1 Main Building Existing Main research station historically Potential for Potential for Potential for WS634-636, BH318
housing a series of laboratories, animal isolated isolated isolated
holding areas and administrative offices. contamination contamination contamination
Some laboratories used isotopic tracers ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in
during research, in addition to toxic laboratories. laboratories. laboratories.
chemicals and solvents. A Level 3
biological containment laboratory
involved in the handling of high risk
pathogens was present and has since
been redeveloped. A Level 2 biological
containment facility for the study of
tissue cultures remains in Room 7 under
strict environmental controls.
2 Staff Cottages Existing Residential accommodation for Site None. None. None. WS615, TP616
staff.
3 Animal Houses Demolished Holding area for small animals and fowl. None. None. None. WS611-613
4 Animal Houses Demolished Holding area for large animals, including None. None. None. WS609-610
cattle sheds and piggeries.
5 Air Raid Shelter Existing Underground air raid shelter. None. None. None. WS603, WS609
6 Animal House Partly- Former animal procedures laboratories None. None. None. WS624-625
demolished and holding areas. Housed an autoclave
for biological waste disposal.
7 Fowl House Demolished Holding area for fowl. None. None. None. WS611-612
8 Rabbit House Demolished Holding area for rabbits. None. None. None. WS609, WS611


Reference Locations
MRCT Site
9 Fowl House/Deep Litter Demolished Initially a holding area for fowl. None. None. None. WS610
House No. 1 Then used as a deep litter house for
several different types of animal.
10 Fowl House/Deep Litter Demolished Initially a holding area for fowl. None. None. None. WS609
House No. 2 Then used as a deep litter house for
several different types of animal.
11 Temporary Building Demolished Temporary building of unknown usage, None. None. None. WS604, TP605,
possibly temporary laboratories. WS606, TP607-608
Unknown if this building was ever
constructed.
12 Single Storey Existing Former laboratories using isotopic Potential for Potential for Potential for WS611-612
Laboratory tracers and hazardous chemicals during isolated isolated isolated
research into carcinogenesis and contamination contamination contamination
tumour growth. ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in
13 Stable Block Demolished Stables. None. None. None. WS611
14 Rabbit House Existing Holding area for rabbits. None. None. None. WS610
15 Fowl House Demolished Holding area for fowl. None. None. None. WS602
16 Store Demolished General storage. None. None. None. WS610, WS602
17 Store Demolished General storage. None. None. None. WS603
18 Building 2/3 Existing Laboratories and animal holding areas Potential for Potential for Potential for WS612-613
constructed from temporary buildings. isolated isolated isolated
contamination contamination contamination
‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in ‘hotspots’ in


Reference Locations
MRCT Site
19 Fuel Store Existing Fuel storage. None. None. Potential WS621-623
spillage of fuel
containing
hydrocarbons.
E Electricity Substation Existing Electricity distribution. None. None. Potential WS626-629
leakage of
PCBs.
G Generator area Removed Generator plant and possible fuel None. None. Potential WS624-625
storage spillage of fuel
containing
hydrocarbons.
Drainage System Existing Waste materials from Laboratories and Potential Potential Potential
animal houses. accumulation accumulation accumulation
of of of
contaminants contaminants contaminants
at low points, at low points, at low points,
dead ends and dead ends and dead ends and
leakage points leakage points leakage points
in pipes. in pipes. in pipes.

4.2.2 Potential Pathways
The identified potential pathways for the site were considered to be:-
- direct contact
- inhalation
- ingestion
- leaching and migration via groundwater
- migration via permeable soils
- plant uptake.
4.2.3 Potential Receptors
The potential receptors identified for the site included:-
- end users
- groundworkers
- Controlled Waters
- off-site receptors
- building materials
- vegetation.
4.2.4 Possible Pollutant Linkages
The possible pollutant linkages identified from the desk study and site walkover are
shown in Table 4.2.4.

Table 4.2.4 - Possible Pollutant Linkages

Source Contaminants Pathway Receptor
Previous uses of See Table 4.2.1 All End users
buildings on site Groundworkers
Controlled Waters
Off-site receptors
Building materials
Vegetation
Authorised/ Biological, All End users
unauthorised dumping chemical or Groundworkers
of waste materials in radiological Controlled Waters
pits or loose on site contamination Off-site receptors
(including fume Building materials
cabinets and ash Vegetation
disposal on site)
Made ground/ Hydrocarbons Direct contact End users
Fly tipping (TPH, PAH, Ingestion Groundworkers
VOC/SVOC) Inhalation Off-site receptors
Heavy metals Direct contact Building materials
Plant uptake Vegetation
Migration via Controlled Waters
groundwater
Asbestos Inhalation of End users
fibres Groundworkers
Off-site receptors
Ground gas Inhalation End users
Groundworkers
Acidity and Direct contact Building materials
sulphate
Existing buildings on Oils, paints Direct contact End users
site Ingestion Groundworkers
Inhalation Neighbours
Direct contact Building materials
Asbestos Inhalation End users
Groundworkers (esp.
demolition workers)
General public
Neighbours
Vehicles formerly and Hydrocarbons Direct contact End users
currently parking on Ingestion Groundworkers
site Inhalation Off-site receptors
Direct contact Building materials
groundwater
UXO Explosion Direct contact End users
Groundworkers
Off-site receptors

Table 4.2.4 - Possible Pollutant Linkages Continued

Source Contaminants Pathway Receptor
Natural soils Acidity and Direct contact Building materials
sulphate
Above ground storage Hydrocarbons Direct contact End users
tanks/Spillage of (TPH) Ingestion Groundworkers
heating oil/Leakage Inhalation Neighbours
from plant rooms Direct contact Building materials
Inhalation of End users
vapours Groundworkers
groundwater
Electricity substation PCBs Direct contact End users
Ingestion Groundworkers
Inhalation Building materials
Agricultural use Organo- Direct contact Groundworkers
phosphorus, - Ingestion Maintenance personnel
chlorine and – Inhalation Neighbours
nitrogen pesticides Migration via Controlled Waters
groundwater
Animal waste Ammonia, other Direct contact End users
biological Ingestion Groundworkers
contaminants Migration via Controlled Waters
groundwater
4.3 Recommendations
The site reconnaissance and desk study have identified significant potential on-site
and off-site sources of contamination. Therefore, it is recommended that an
intrusive ground investigation is undertaken to assess the level of risk posed by
these identified potential pollutant linkage pathways.
Prior to any intrusive investigation, the presence of radiological and pathological

contaminants should be appropriately investigated and remediated where necessary
by a specialist in the respective field. Where identified, remedial measures
appropriate to the proposed development will need to be undertaken to the
directions of the specialists and to the satisfaction of the regulatory bodies, to render
the site suitable for the intended end use. These works will be separate to the
contaminated land aspects detailed in this report.

A UXO survey was conducted however certain areas were considered inaccessible
to the operatives, such as the wooded areas. These areas should be made
accessible and be surveyed by a suitably qualified specialist prior to intrusive site
works.
Based on the presence of asbestos warning labels on the buildings across the site,
it appears an initial Asbestos Survey has been conducted, however a Pre-demolition
Survey would be required prior to demolition taking place.
It was understood that buildings had been fully assessed for pathogens and
radiation at the time of the site reconnaissance and that decommissioning was being
undertaken.
A post-demolition investigation in the vicinity of the former Chemical Store and the
former Insectarium relating to the historical waste pits had been undertaken. It is
understood that remediation to remove the ‘unconventional’ ashy contamination
from the areas remains outstanding. Remediation of the ‘unconventional’
contamination within the MRCT lawn area was understood to have been completed.
Both areas will require investigation for ‘conventional’ brownfield contamination.
Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogweed and Marestail were identified on the site.
These will require suitable specialist consideration (management/remediation) prior
to works being carried out in the impacted areas. This could involve specialist
supervision during intrusive investigation in the areas of any identified invasive
vegetation.
The aim of the intrusive investigation should be to target those areas where potential
sources of contamination have been identified and to provide general coverage of
the site. Due to access restrictions caused by the presence of services, buildings
and ongoing investigations, a phased investigation will be required; pre-demolition
and post-demolition.
The intrusive investigation should include the formation of a suitable number of

exploratory holes to assess shallow ground conditions and recover samples for

analysis. The inclusion of ground gas and groundwater monitoring wells should be
included to assess the gassing regime for the site from any on-site made ground or
off-site sources. A minimum of six gas monitoring visits is recommended. This
number may need to be increased depending on the gassing conditions
encountered.
Selected soil and groundwater samples collected from the investigation should be
submitted for chemical analyses, the nature of which should be determined by the
location the samples were collected from, associated anticipated contaminants, and
from visual inspection and initial screening of the soil samples. The analytical
results should be assessed using screening values derived using current guidance
to determine if the historical and current uses of the site and nearby surrounding
area have impacted the underlying soils, and if the impacted soils pose an
unacceptable risk to end users of the development, Controlled Waters and other
identified receptors.
The results of the ground investigation should be provided in an interpretative report,

which should include details on ground conditions, the analytical results of any
contamination testing carried out and a detailed risk assessment including a refined
conceptual model and any remedial recommendations, if required. This report
should be suitable for submission to the Local Authority and the Environment
Agency to cover contaminated land planning conditions attached to the site.
The remit for the investigation be extended to consider the geotechnical aspects of
the proposed development, including in-situ and laboratory testing.
The existing constructions and re-profiling on site are expected to have resulted in
significant areas of reworked ground. Further re-profiling is anticipated for the
proposed development and careful consideration will need to be given for the reuse
of site soils, with respect to creating a stable platform that will adequately support
the construction.
Suitable earthworks testing and assessment will be required at the site investigation
stage. High plasticity clays can be challenging to work successfully, therefore piled

foundations are likely to be required to penetrate made ground/reworked ground.

Further disturbance is anticipated during demolition resulting from the removal of
foundations and below-ground infrastructure. Slope stability will also need to be
suitably assessed, and potential for volume change of the clay soils as a result of
heave from unloading/recovery from desiccation/chemical reactions with clay
minerals, as well as consideration of potential for shrinkage in the vicinity of existing
trees and new planting. Extensive mature trees were present across the site,
including species of high water demand.
Deeper boreholes should be drilled using cable percussion methods to identify the
ground conditions at depth beneath the site. Piled foundations may be necessary
due to the proximity of mature trees and the presence of potentially highly shrinkable
London Clay. The geotechnical testing and sampling from the boreholes should be
designed to inform the design of foundations, floors and retaining structures for the
proposed development. The works should include initial assessment of slope
stability, given the variation in level across the site, and should take account of
existing and proposed levels and loadings.
Discussion of the geotechnical aspects would then be included within the pre-
demolition investigation interpretative report, to provide information for use in the
design of the scheme.
The limitations inherent in site investigation mean that a detailed Watching Brief will
be required to be maintained throughout the development, with specialists available
as necessary to advise on any unexpected discoveries. Particular attention should
be given to significant sources, such as fuel tanks, chemical stores, electricity
substations, incinerators, waste areas, Ejector House, etc. The chemical waste pits
are indicated to represent local ‘hotspots’ of contamination, therefore present an
ongoing risk of encountering such pits and associated impact.
Any fuel or chemical storage facilities and associated infrastructure will require
careful emptying and decommissioning prior to any works on site.

Flexible surfacing, ash waste and other such materials will need to be segregated
for disposal purposes, and special requirements for waste disposal may apply.
Any identified watercourses, including the Folly Brook will need to be adequately
protected from surface runoff during any works.
Ecological and archaeological aspects to the proposed development have not

generally been considered in this report but these aspects will need to be suitably
assessed by relevant specialists in these fields prior to site works.

5. CONCLUSIONS
Consideration is being given by Barratt London Limited to a residential development

at the site of the former National Institute for Medical Research (commonly
abbreviated to NIMR), located at The Ridgeway, London NW7 1AA.

The desk study has revealed that the site in its current condition could pose a
potential risk to identified site receptors, as a significant number of potential
contaminative sources have been identified across the site. Therefore
recommendations have been made for a phased intrusive geoenvironmental and
geotechnical ground investigation (pre-demolition and post-demolition) to assess the
risks posed by the site in terms of the proposed development, as detailed in
subsection 4.3. The investigation would inform the assessment of contaminated
land, and geotechnical aspects of the scheme. Radiological and pathogen risks will
be assessed independently by specialists in these fields.
At the time of the production of this report a pre-demolition site investigation was
being undertaken by RSA Geotechnics, the findings of which will be reported in due
course.

Advice and recommendations given in this report have been based on the site
reconnaissance, the findings of the Landmark Envirocheck report and the review of
publicly available records and maps, and third party data provided by the Client for
review. It must be appreciated that no intrusive investigation was undertaken as
part of this report.
ALISON J HOLDEN, BSc, MSc, DIC, FGS

Geotechnical Engineer
L M STOCKDALE, MSci (Lond), MSc (MCSM), FGS

Geoenvironmental Engineer
A M PHILLIPS, FGS
Technical Director
Report Number 14684DS

Report Issued 5 April 2017

NOTE: All locations are approximate
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT LAYOUT Date 5 APRIL 2017
(Based upon Hawkins\Brown drawing number 1623_DWG_00_101)
NIMR, THE RIDGEWAY, MILL HILL, LONDON Scale NOT TO SCALE
RSA GEOTECHNICS LIMITED Drawing No 14684DS/1 Version A

NOTE: All locations are approximate
EXISTING SITE LAYOUT WITH INDICATIVE DESCRIPTIVE AREAS Date 5 APRIL 2017
(Based upon drawing by others)
NIMR, THE RIDGEWAY, MILL HILL, LONDON Scale NOT TO SCALE
RSA GEOTECHNICS LIMITED Drawing No 14684DS/3 Version A

APPENDIX 1
Landmark Envirocheck Data Search
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Envirocheck ® Report:
Datasheet
Order Details:
Order Number:
110527388_1_1
Customer Reference:
14684DS
National Grid Reference:
523360, 192540
Slice:
A
Site Area (Ha):
18.62
Search Buffer (m):
1000
Site Details:
The National Institute for Medical Research
The Ridgeway, Mill Hill
LONDON
NW7 1AA
Client Details:
Mr L Stockdale
RSA Geotechnics Ltd
Ashburnham House
1 Maitland Road
Lion Barn Estate
Needham Market
Suffolk
IP6 8NZ
Order Number: 110527388_1_1 Date: 16-Jan-2017 rpr_ec_datasheet v50.0 A Landmark Information Group Service
Contents
Report Section Page Number
Summary -
Agency & Hydrological 1
Waste 16
Hazardous Substances -
Geological 17
Industrial Land Use 22
Sensitive Land Use 30
Data Currency 31
Data Suppliers 36
Useful Contacts 37
Introduction
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with a number of Data Suppliers.
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Report Version v50.0
Summary
Page 501 to 1000m
Data Type Number
On Site 0 to 250m 251 to 500m
(*up to 2000m)
Agency & Hydrological

BGS Groundwater Flooding Susceptibility pg 1 Yes Yes Yes n/a
Contaminated Land Register Entries and Notices
Discharge Consents pg 1 1 1 3
Prosecutions Relating to Controlled Waters n/a n/a n/a
Enforcement and Prohibition Notices
Integrated Pollution Controls
Integrated Pollution Prevention And Control
Local Authority Integrated Pollution Prevention And Control
Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Controls pg 2 1 1
Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Control Enforcements
Nearest Surface Water Feature pg 2 Yes
Pollution Incidents to Controlled Waters pg 2 2 4 2
Prosecutions Relating to Authorised Processes
Registered Radioactive Substances pg 4 16 1
River Quality
River Quality Biology Sampling Points
River Quality Chemistry Sampling Points
Substantiated Pollution Incident Register
Water Abstractions pg 7 2 2 (*7)
Water Industry Act Referrals
Groundwater Vulnerability pg 9 Yes n/a n/a n/a
Drift Deposits n/a n/a n/a
Bedrock Aquifer Designations pg 9 Yes n/a n/a n/a
Superficial Aquifer Designations pg 9 Yes n/a n/a n/a
Source Protection Zones pg 10 1 2
Extreme Flooding from Rivers or Sea without Defences n/a n/a
Flooding from Rivers or Sea without Defences n/a n/a
Areas Benefiting from Flood Defences n/a n/a
Flood Water Storage Areas n/a n/a
Flood Defences n/a n/a
Detailed River Network Lines pg 10 Yes Yes Yes n/a
Detailed River Network Offline Drainage pg 15 Yes Yes n/a
Summary
Page 501 to 1000m
Data Type Number
(*up to 2000m)
Waste
BGS Recorded Landfill Sites
Historical Landfill Sites
Integrated Pollution Control Registered Waste Sites
Licensed Waste Management Facilities (Landfill Boundaries)
Licensed Waste Management Facilities (Locations) pg 16 1
Local Authority Landfill Coverage pg 16 1 n/a n/a n/a
Local Authority Recorded Landfill Sites pg 16 1
Potentially Infilled Land (Non-Water)
Potentially Infilled Land (Water)
Registered Landfill Sites pg 16 1
Registered Waste Transfer Sites
Registered Waste Treatment or Disposal Sites pg 16 1
Hazardous Substances
Control of Major Accident Hazards Sites (COMAH)
Explosive Sites
Notification of Installations Handling Hazardous Substances (NIHHS)
Planning Hazardous Substance Consents
Planning Hazardous Substance Enforcements
Summary
Page 501 to 1000m
Data Type Number
(*up to 2000m)
Geological
BGS 1:625,000 Solid Geology pg 17 Yes n/a n/a n/a
BGS Estimated Soil Chemistry pg 17 Yes Yes
BGS Recorded Mineral Sites
BGS Urban Soil Chemistry pg 17 Yes Yes Yes Yes
BGS Urban Soil Chemistry Averages pg 21 Yes
CBSCB Compensation District n/a n/a n/a
Coal Mining Affected Areas n/a n/a n/a
Mining Instability n/a n/a n/a
Man-Made Mining Cavities
Natural Cavities
Non Coal Mining Areas of Great Britain n/a n/a
Potential for Collapsible Ground Stability Hazards pg 21 Yes n/a n/a
Potential for Compressible Ground Stability Hazards n/a n/a
Potential for Ground Dissolution Stability Hazards n/a n/a
Potential for Landslide Ground Stability Hazards pg 21 Yes Yes n/a n/a
Potential for Running Sand Ground Stability Hazards pg 21 Yes n/a n/a
Potential for Shrinking or Swelling Clay Ground Stability Hazards pg 21 Yes n/a n/a
Radon Potential - Radon Affected Areas n/a n/a n/a
Radon Potential - Radon Protection Measures n/a n/a n/a
Industrial Land Use

Contemporary Trade Directory Entries pg 22 2 3 4 15
Fuel Station Entries
Points of Interest - Commercial Services pg 24 3
Points of Interest - Education and Health
Points of Interest - Manufacturing and Production pg 24 2 1 2 3
Points of Interest - Public Infrastructure pg 24 2 1 4
Points of Interest - Recreational and Environmental pg 25 4
Gas Pipelines
Underground Electrical Cables pg 25 12 12 10
Summary
Page 501 to 1000m
Data Type Number
(*up to 2000m)
Sensitive Land Use

Ancient Woodland
Areas of Adopted Green Belt pg 30 2 1 1 2
Areas of Unadopted Green Belt
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Forest Parks
Local Nature Reserves
Marine Nature Reserves
National Nature Reserves
National Parks
Nitrate Sensitive Areas
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones
Ramsar Sites
Sites of Special Scientific Interest
Special Areas of Conservation
Special Protection Areas
World Heritage Sites
Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
Details (Compass Distance Contact NGR
ID
Direction) From Site
BGS Groundwater Flooding Susceptibility

Flooding Type: Limited Potential for Groundwater Flooding to Occur A10NE 0 2 523350
(S) 192500
Flooding Type: Limited Potential for Groundwater Flooding to Occur A10NE 0 2 523356
(SW) 192537
Flooding Type: Limited Potential for Groundwater Flooding to Occur A10NW 241 2 522900
(NW) 192750
(W) 192550
(W) 192537
(W) 192550
Flooding Type: Limited Potential for Groundwater Flooding to Occur (N) 482 2 523400
193650
Discharge Consents
1 Operator: International Bible Students Association A10NE 0 3 523200
Property Type: SPORT, AMUSEMENT+RECREATION/GOLF CLUB/GYM/THEME PK/SPA (W) 192600
Location: Watch Tower House, The Ridgeway, London Nw7
Authority: Environment Agency, Thames Region
Catchment Area: Not Given
Reference: Ctcu.0628
Permit Version: 1
Effective Date: 9th July 1973
Issued Date: 9th July 1973
Revocation Date: 8th October 1996
Discharge Type: Discharge Of Other Matter-Fish Farm
Discharge Irrigation Area
Environment:
Receiving Water: Gravel Strata
Status: Authorisation revokedRevoked
Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m
Discharge Consents
2 Operator: The Occupier A11SE 467 3 523900
Property Type: DOMESTIC PROPERTY (SINGLE) (INCL FARM HOUSE) (SE) 192200
Location: Partingdale Manor, Partingdale Lane, London Nw7
Reference: Ctcu.0694
Permit Version: 1
Effective Date: 14th January 1976
Issued Date: 14th January 1976
Revocation Date: 1st October 1996
Discharge Type: Sewage Discharges - Final/Treated Effluent - Not Water Company
Discharge Irrigation Area
Environment:
Receiving Water: Soil O/L London Clay Strata
Status: Lapsed (under Environment Act 1995, Schedule 23)
Discharge Consents
3 Operator: National Grid Transco Plc A12NW 532 3 524151
Property Type: Undefined Or Other (E) 192593
Location: Mill Hill Substation Partingdale Lane London Nw7 1nu
Catchment Area: Brent
Reference: Canm.0804
Permit Version: 1
Effective Date: 23rd August 2004
Issued Date: 23rd August 2004
Revocation Date: 1st August 2010
Discharge Type: Trade Effluent Discharge-Site Drainage
Discharge Freshwater Stream/River
Environment:
Receiving Water: Unnamed Trib Of Folly Brook
Status: Revoked under EPR 2010
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Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
ID
Discharge Consents
4 Operator: Seafield Corporation C/O Sllb Architects A12SW 649 3 524166
Property Type: DOMESTIC PROPERTY (SINGLE) (INCL FARM HOUSE) (E) 192322
Location: Seafield House Partingdale Lane Mill Hill London Nw7 1ns
Permit Version: 2
Effective Date: 21st December 2012
Issued Date: 21st December 2012
Revocation Date: Not Supplied
Discharge Into Land
Environment:
Receiving Water: Groundwater Via A Soakaway
Status: Varied under EPR 2010
Discharge Consents
4 Operator: Seafield Corporation C/O Sllb Architects A12SW 649 3 524166
Property Type: DOMESTIC PROPERTY (SINGLE) (INCL FARM HOUSE) (E) 192322
Location: Seafield House Partingdale Lane Mill Hill London Nw7 1ns
Permit Version: 1
Effective Date: 10th August 2007
Issued Date: 10th August 2007
Revocation Date: 20th December 2012
Discharge Into Land
Environment:
Receiving Water: Groundwater Via A Soakaway
Status: New Consent (Water Resources Act 1991, Section 88 & Schedule 10 as
amended by Environment Act 1995)
Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Controls
5 Name: Watch Tower A11SE 457 4 523815
Location: IBSA House, Ridgeway, LONDON, NW7 1RN (SE) 192129
Authority: London Borough of Barnet, Environmental Health Department
Permit Reference: PPC18
Dated: 8th January 1999
Process Type: Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Control
Description: PG6/16 Printworks
Status: Permitted
Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location
6 Name: Foreva Dry Cleaners A6SE 916 4 523162
Location: 5 Salcombe Gardens, Mill Hill, London, NW7 2NU (S) 191532
Authority: London Borough of Barnet, Environmental Health Department
Permit Reference: PPCDC018
Dated: 20th April 2006
Process Type: Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Control
Description: PG6/46 Dry cleaning
Status: Permitted
Nearest Surface Water Feature
A10NE 0 - 523347
(N) 192743
Pollution Incidents to Controlled Waters
7 Property Type: Not Given A10NE 0 3 523170
Location: The Ridgeway, MILL HILL (NW) 192650
Pollutant: Oils - Unknown
Note: Not Supplied
Incident Date: 3rd February 1997
Incident Reference: THN11997030980
Receiving Water: Not Given
Cause of Incident: Not Given
Incident Severity: Category 3 - Minor Incident
Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
ID

8 Property Type: Not Given A11NW 0 3 523400
Location: MILL HILL (SE) 192500
Note: Confirmed As A Pollution Incident
Incident Date: 19th March 1990
Incident Reference: N1900121
9 Property Type: Not Given A11SE 466 3 524000
Location: Partingdale Lane, MILL HILL (E) 192400
Note: Not Supplied
Incident Date: 17th March 1997
Location: Western Way, BARNET (SW) 192000
Pollutant: Unknown Sewage
Note: Not Supplied
Incident Date: 13th June 1997
Location: Glebe Lane, ARKLEY (SW) 191995
Note: Confirmed incident
Incident Reference: THNE1999043516
Location: Connaught Road, BARNET (SW) 191995
Pollutant: Unknown Sewage
Note: Not Supplied
Incident Date: 4th September 1998
11 Property Type: Not Given A13NE 573 3 522700
Location: MILL HILL (NW) 193400
Pollutant: Agricultural: Unknown
Note: Confirmed incident
Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
ID

12 Property Type: Not Given A7SE 908 3 523800
Location: Milespit Hill Mill (SE) 191600
Note: Confirmed As A Pollution Incident
Incident Date: 1st January 1989
Incident Reference: N1890001
Registered Radioactive Substances
13 Name: Heptares Therapeutics Ltd A11NW 0 3 523479
Location: 1-3 Burtonhole Lane, Mill Hill, London, NW7 1AD (SE) 192480
Permit Reference: CB4990
Dated: 3rd December 2007
Process Type: Authorisation under S13 RSA for the disposal of Radioactive waste (was
RSA60 S7)
Description: Authorisation under RSA in respect of a registration under S7 when
Technetium 99M is used being =< 10 gigabecquerels
Status: Authorisation either revoked or cancelledCancelled
13 Name: Heptares Therapeutics Ltd A11NW 0 3 523485
Location: 1-3, Burtonhole Lane, London, NW7 1AD (E) 192485
Permit Reference: CB4981
Dated: 3rd December 2007
Process Type: Registration under S7 RSA for the keeping and use of Radioactive materials
(was RSA60 S1)
Description: Registration under the Act of an open source which is also the subject of an
authorisation
13 Name: Medical Research Council Technology A11NW 0 3 523486
Location: 1-3 Burtonhole Lane, Mill Hill, London, NW7 1AD (E) 192486
Permit Reference: Bw7589
Dated: 1st December 2003
RSA60 S7)
Description: Minor variation to authorisation under RSA
Status: Application has been authorised and any conditions apply to the
operatorAuthorised
Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address
13 Name: Gendaq Ltd A11NW 0 3 523486
Location: 1-3 Burtonhole Lane, London, NW7 1AD (E) 192486
Permit Reference: Bi8522
(was RSA60 S1)
authorisation
13 Name: Gendaq Ltd A11NW 0 3 523486
Location: 1-3 Burtonhole Lane, London, NW7 1AD (E) 192486
RSA60 S7)
Description: Authorisation under RSA
Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
ID

Location: 1-3 Burtonhole Lane, Mill Hill, LONDON, NW7 1AD (E) 192486
Dated: 14th September 2000
RSA60 S7)
Status: Authorisation superseded by a substantial or non substantial
variationSuperseded
Location: 1-3 Burtonhole Lane, Mill Hill, LONDON, NW7 1AD (E) 192486
Dated: 14th September 2000
(was RSA60 S1)
authorisation
operatorAuthorised
14 Name: National Institute For Medical Research A10NE 0 3 523348
Location: The Ridgeway, London, NW7 1AA (S) 192481
Permit Reference: CA5885
Dated: 25th July 2006
(was RSA60 S1)
Description: Substantial variation to a registration under the Act of an open source which is
also the subject of an authorisation
operatorAuthorised
Location: The Ridgeway, MILL HILL, LONDON, NW7 1AA (S) 192481
Permit Reference: Bw7180
Dated: 1st December 2003
RSA60 S7)
operatorAuthorised
Location: The Ridgeway, MILL HILL, LONDON, NW7 1AA (S) 192481
Permit Reference: Bk8249
RSA60 S7)
Description: Substantial variation to authorisation under RSA
variationSuperseded
Location: The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, LONDON, NW7 1AA (S) 192481
Dated: 3rd November 2000
RSA60 S7)
variationSuperseded
Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
ID

Location: The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, LONDON, Greater London, NW7 1AA (S) 192471
Permit Reference: BB2488
Dated: 24th June 1998
RSA60 S7)
variationSuperseded
Permit Reference: AV4806
Dated: 2nd August 1996
RSA60 S7)
variationSuperseded
Permit Reference: AW9889
Dated: 31st March 1996
RSA60 S7)
Location: The Ridgeway, LONDON, Greater London, NW7 1AA (S) 192476
Permit Reference: AJ9920
Dated: 29th November 1993
(was RSA60 S1)
Description: Substantial variation to a registration under the Act of an open source which is
also the subject of an authorisation
variationSuperseded
Permit Reference: AE4164
Dated: 31st March 1991
RSA60 S7)
variationSuperseded
15 Name: Defence Estates (Wilton) A7SE 839 3 523960
Location: Inglis Barracks, Bray Road, Mill Hill, London, Nw7 1sl (SE) 191762
Permit Reference: Bt8546
Dated: 18th February 2003
RSA60 S7)
Description: Authorisation under RSA made by Ministry of Defence
Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned within the geographical locality
Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
ID
Water Abstractions
16 Operator: International Bible Students Association A11SW 243 3 523500
Licence Number: 28/39/38/0034 (SE) 192200
Permit Version: 100
Location: Borehole At Watch Tower House, The Ridgeway, London. Nw7
Abstraction: Schools And Colleges: Drinking; Cooking; Sanitary; Washing; (Small Garden)
Abstraction Type: Water may be abstracted from a single point
Source: Groundwater
Daily Rate (m3): 436
Yearly Rate (m3): 50006
Details: Watch Tower House, The Ridgeway, London. Nw7
Authorised Start: 01 January
Authorised End: 31 December
Permit Start Date: 21st December 1990
Permit End Date: Not Supplied
Water Abstractions
Permit Version: 100
Location: Borehole At Watch Tower House, The Ridgeway, London. Nw7
Abstraction: Schools and Colleges: Spray Irrigation - Direct
Source: Groundwater
Daily Rate (m3): Not Supplied
Yearly Rate (m3): Not Supplied
Authorised Start: 01 May
Authorised End: 30 September
Permit Start Date: 21st December 1990
Water Abstractions
Licence Number: 28/39/38/0034 (S) 192160
Permit Version: 101
Location: Watch Tower House, The Ridgeway- Borehole A
Abstraction: Schools and Colleges: Spray Irrigation - Direct
Source: Groundwater
Authorised Start: 01 May
Authorised End: 30 September
Permit Start Date: 13th February 2003
Water Abstractions
Licence Number: 28/39/38/0034 (S) 192160
Permit Version: 101
Location: Watch Tower House, The Ridgeway- Borehole A
Abstraction: Schools And Colleges: Drinking; Cooking; Sanitary; Washing; (Small Garden)
Source: Groundwater
Permit Start Date: 13th February 2003
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Reference Estimated
Map
ID
Water Abstractions
Operator: Anglian Water Services Limited A3NE 1148 3 523870
Permit Version: 1
Location: Borehole 'A' At Bittacy Hill, Mill Hill
Abstraction: Public Water Supply: Potable Water Supply - Direct
Source: Groundwater
Details: Bittacy Hill, Mill Hill
Permit Start Date: 27th September 2001
Water Abstractions
Operator: The Trustees Of Hendon Golf Club A2NE 1164 3 523361
Licence Number: Th/039/0038/016 (S) 191269
Permit Version: 1
Location: Borehole At Hendon Golf Club
Abstraction: Golf Courses: Spray Irrigation - Direct
Source: Groundwater
Details: Hendon Golf Club, Ashley Walk, Mill Hill, London.
Authorised Start: 01 April
Authorised End: 31 October
Permit Start Date: 3rd April 2013
Water Abstractions
Operator: Trustees Of Hendon Golf Club A2NE 1173 3 523360
Licence Number: 28/39/38/0046 (S) 191260
Permit Version: 1
Location: Hendon Golf Club- Borehole
Source: Groundwater
Details: Hendon Golf Club, Saunders Lane, Mill Hill, London.
Permit Start Date: 8th September 2005
Water Abstractions
Operator: Trustees Of Hendon Golf Club A2NE 1173 3 523360
Licence Number: 28/39/38/0036 (S) 191260
Permit Version: 100
Location: Borehole At Hendon Golf Club, Sanders Lane, Mill Hill
Source: Groundwater
Details: Hendon Goldf Club, Sanders Lane, Mill Hill
Permit Start Date: 7th July 1997
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Water Abstractions
Operator: Finchley Golf Club Limited A8SE 1357 3 524600
Licence Number: Th/039/0038/017 (SE) 191650
Permit Version: 1
Location: Borehole At Finchley Golf Club, Nether Court, Mill Hill
Source: Groundwater
Details: Finchley Golf Club, Nether Court, Frith Lane, Mill Hill, London.
Authorised End: 31 March
Permit Start Date: 9th May 2013
Water Abstractions
Permit Version: 1
Source: Groundwater
Details: Finchley Golf Club, Nether Court, Frith Lane, Mill Hill, London.
Permit Start Date: 1st April 2008
Water Abstractions
Permit Version: 100
Source: Groundwater
Details: Finchley Golf Club, Nether Court, Mill Hill
Permit Start Date: 25th November 1998
Groundwater Vulnerability
Soil Classification: Soils of High Leaching Potential (U) - Soil information for restored mineral A10NE 0 3 523356
workings and urban areas is based on fewer observations than elsewhere. A (SW) 192537
worst case vulnerability classification (H) assumed, until proved otherwise
Map Sheet: Sheet 39 West London
Scale: 1:100,000
Soil Classification: Not classified A10NE 0 3 523368
Map Sheet: Sheet 39 West London (N) 192572
Scale: 1:100,000
Drift Deposits
None
Bedrock Aquifer Designations
Aquifer Designation: Secondary Aquifer - A A10NE 0 2 523356
(SW) 192537
Aquifer Designation: Unproductive Strata A10NE 0 2 523376
(NE) 192578
Superficial Aquifer Designations
Aquifer Designation: Secondary Aquifer - A A10NE 0 2 523325
(SW) 192507
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Source Protection Zones

17 Name: Watch Tower House A10NE 0 3 523332
Source: Environment Agency, Head Office (SW) 192506
Reference: Th237
Type: Zone II (Outer Protection Zone): Either 25% of the source area or a 400 day
travel time whichever is greater.
18 Name: Watch Tower House A11SW 109 3 523429
Source: Environment Agency, Head Office (S) 192323
Reference: Th237
Type: Zone I (Inner Protection Zone): Travel time of 50 days or less to the
groundwater source.
19 Name: Watch Tower House A11SW 243 3 523500
Source: Environment Agency, Head Office (SE) 192200
Reference: Th237
Type: Groundwater Source
Extreme Flooding from Rivers or Sea without Defences
None
Flooding from Rivers or Sea without Defences
None
Areas Benefiting from Flood Defences
None
Flood Water Storage Areas
None
Flood Defences
None
Detailed River Network Lines
20 River Type: Tertiary River A10NE 0 3 523343
River Name: Not Supplied (N) 192719
Hydrographic Area: B06
River Flow Type: Primary Flow Path
River Surface Level: Surface
Drain Feature: Not a Drain
Flood Risk Other Rivers
Management Status:
Water Course Not Supplied
Name:
Reference:
21 River Type: Tertiary River A14SE 0 3 523335
River Name: Drain (N) 192891
Drain Feature: Drain (ditch, Reen, Rhyne, Drain)
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
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Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
24 River Type: Secondary River A14SE 1 3 523284
River Name: Folly Brook (N) 193135
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
27 River Type: Secondary River A15NW 3 3 523386
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
28 River Type: Secondary River A14NE 4 3 523210
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
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29 River Type: Secondary River A15SW 4 3 523422
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
33 River Type: Tertiary River A10NW 140 3 522890
River Name: Not Supplied (W) 192710
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
River Name: Folly Brook (NW) 193187
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
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River Name: Not Supplied (E) 192697
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
River Name: Drain (SE) 192311
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
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River Name: Not Supplied (NW) 193239
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
42 River Type: Tertiary River A10SW 383 3 522889
River Name: Not Supplied (SW) 192201
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
43 River Type: Secondary River A11SE 387 3 523911
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
45 River Type: Extended Culvert (greater than 50m) A11NE 398 3 523997
River Surface Level: Below Surface
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
46 River Type: Tertiary River A10SW 405 3 522804
River Name: Not Supplied (SW) 192298
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
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47 River Type: Extended Culvert (greater than 50m) A11SE 428 3 523991
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
48 River Type: Extended Culvert (greater than 50m) A12NW 466 3 524061
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
49 River Type: Extended Culvert (greater than 50m) A12NW 466 3 524061
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
Detailed River Network Offline Drainage
Hydrographic Area: D006 (E) 192481
Hydrographic Area: D006 (N) 193444
Hydrographic Area: D006 (SE) 192196
Hydrographic Area: D006 (NE) 192994
Waste
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Licensed Waste Management Facilities (Locations)

57 Licence Number: 80311 A10NE 0 3 523348
Location: The Ridgeway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 1AA (S) 192481
Operator Name: National Institute For Medical Research
Operator Location: Not Supplied
Authority: Environment Agency - Thames Region, North East Area
Site Category: In-house Storage Facilities
Licence Status: Surrendered
Issued: 20th July 1993
Last Modified: Not Supplied
Expires: Not Supplied
Suspended: Not Supplied
Revoked: Not Supplied
Surrendered: 23rd December 1999
IPPC Reference: Not Supplied
Local Authority Landfill Coverage
Name: London Borough of Barnet 0 5 523356
- Has supplied landfill data 192537
Local Authority Recorded Landfill Sites
58 Location: Sanders Lane A7SW 971 5 523700
Reference: Not Supplied (S) 191500
Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Last Reported Unknown
Status:
Types of Waste: Not Supplied
Date of Closure: Not Supplied
Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location
Boundary Quality: Not Applicable
Registered Landfill Sites
59 Licence Holder: Barnet L.B.C. A7SW 721 3 523623
Licence Reference: DL008 (S) 191738
Site Location: Sanders Lane, MILL HILL, London, NW7
Licence Easting: 523700
Licence Northing: 191500
Operator Location: Barnet House, 1255 High Road, Whetstone, Barnet, London, N20 0ej
Site Category: Landfill
Max Input Rate: Medium (Equal to or greater than 25,000 and less than 75,000 tonnes per
year)
Waste Source No known restriction on source of waste
Restrictions:
Status: Licence lapsed/cancelled/defunct/not applicable/surrenderedCancelled
Dated: 1st September 1977
Preceded By Not Given
Licence:
Superseded By Not Given
Licence:
Boundary Accuracy: Not Applicable
Authorised Waste Constr'N/Demol. Inert/Non-Haz/Non-Tox
Prohibited Waste Biodegradable/Putrescible Waste
Clinical Wastes
Registered Waste Treatment or Disposal Sites
60 Licence Holder: Nat'L Institute For Medical Research A10NE 0 3 523350
Licence Reference: DL471 (S) 192480
Site Location: The Ridgeway, MILL HILL, London, NW7 1AA
Operator Location: As Site Address
Site Category: Storage
Max Input Rate: Very Small (Less than 10,000 tonnes per year)
Waste Source Waste produced/controlled by licence holder
Restrictions:
Licence Status: Licence has completion certificateSurrendered
Preceded By Not Given
Licence:
Superseded By Not Given
Licence:
Boundary Quality: Not Supplied
Authorised Waste Clinical - As In Coll/Disp.Regs Of '88
Prohibited Waste Cytotoxic Drugs
Prescription Only Medicines
Special Wastes
Geological
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BGS 1:625,000 Solid Geology

Description: Thames Group A10NE 0 2 523356
(SW) 192537
BGS Estimated Soil Chemistry
Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service A10NE 0 2 523356
Soil Sample Type: Rural Soil (SW) 192537
Arsenic no data
Concentration:
Cadmium <1.8 mg/kg
Concentration:
Chromium no data
Concentration:
Lead Concentration: 100 - 200 mg/kg
Nickel no data
Concentration:
Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service (N) 325 2 523356
Soil Sample Type: Rural Soil 193500
Arsenic no data
Concentration:
Cadmium <1.8 mg/kg
Concentration:
Chromium no data
Concentration:
Lead Concentration: <100 mg/kg
Nickel no data
Concentration:
BGS Measured Urban Soil Chemistry
Grid: 523238, 192772 (NW) 192772
Soil Sample Type: Topsoil
Sample Area: London
Arsenic Measured 14.50 mg/kg
Concentration:
Cadmium Measured 0.40 mg/kg
Concentration:
Chromium Measured 96.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Lead Measured 101.60 mg/kg
Concentration:
Nickel Measured 20.60 mg/kg
Concentration:
Grid: 523267, 193194 (N) 193194
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service A10SE 148 2 523306
Grid: 523306, 192289 (S) 192289
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Geological
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Grid: 523772, 192739 (NE) 192739
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service A11SW 259 2 523678
Grid: 523678, 192274 (SE) 192274
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Grid: 523774, 193235 (NE) 193235
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service A14NW 453 2 522801
Grid: 522801, 193333 (NW) 193333
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Grid: 522664, 192844 (NW) 192844
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Geological
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Grid: 522748, 192196 (SW) 192196
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Grid: 524246, 192842 (E) 192842
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Grid: 523232, 191709 (S) 191709
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Grid: 523733, 191757 (SE) 191757
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Grid: 522716, 191817 (SW) 191817
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Geological
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Grid: 524296, 192274 (E) 192274
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Grid: 522318, 192261 (W) 192261
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Grid: 524313, 193283 (NE) 193283
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Grid: 522251, 193339 (NW) 193339
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Grid: 522154, 192816 (W) 192816
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Geological
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BGS Urban Soil Chemistry Averages

Sample Area: London (SW) 192537
Count Id: 7209
Arsenic Minimum 1.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Arsenic Average 17.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Arsenic Maximum 161.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Cadmium Minimum 0.10 mg/kg
Concentration:
Cadmium Average 0.90 mg/kg
Concentration:
Cadmium Maximum 165.20 mg/kg
Concentration:
Chromium Minimum 13.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Chromium Average 79.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Chromium Maximum 2094.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Lead Minimum 11.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Lead Average 280.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Lead Maximum 10000.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Nickel Minimum 2.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Nickel Average 28.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Nickel Maximum 506.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Coal Mining Affected Areas
In an area that might not be affected by coal mining
Non Coal Mining Areas of Great Britain
No Hazard
Potential for Collapsible Ground Stability Hazards
Hazard Potential: Very Low A10NE 0 2 523356
Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service (SW) 192537
Potential for Compressible Ground Stability Hazards
Hazard Potential: No Hazard A10NE 0 2 523356
Potential for Ground Dissolution Stability Hazards
Potential for Landslide Ground Stability Hazards
Hazard Potential: Low A15SW 124 2 523661
Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service (NE) 192812
Potential for Running Sand Ground Stability Hazards
Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service (NE) 192578
Potential for Shrinking or Swelling Clay Ground Stability Hazards
Hazard Potential: Moderate A10NE 0 2 523356
Radon Potential - Radon Affected Areas
Affected Area: The property is in a Lower probability radon area (less than 1% of homes are A10NE 0 2 523356
estimated to be at or above the Action Level). (SW) 192537
Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service
Radon Potential - Radon Protection Measures
Protection Measure: No radon protective measures are necessary in the construction of new A10NE 0 2 523356
dwellings or extensions (SW) 192537
Industrial Land Use
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Contemporary Trade Directory Entries

61 Name: MRCT A11NW 0 - 523486
Classification: Laboratories
Status: Inactive
61 Name: MRCT A11NW 0 - 523482
Classification: Medical & Dental Laboratories
Status: Active
62 Name: Nick Potter Ltd A11NW 22 - 523565
Location: White Cottage, Burtonhole Lane, London, NW7 1AG (E) 192505
Classification: Art Restoration & Picture Cleaning
Status: Inactive
63 Name: Service Repairs Intallation A10SE 61 - 523365
Location: 4, Wentworth Hall, The Ridgeway, London, NW7 1RJ (S) 192374
Classification: Air Conditioning Equipment & Systems
Status: Inactive
64 Name: Open A11NE 157 - 523759
Location: 10, Hillview Road, London, NW7 1AJ (E) 192602
Classification: Door Manufacturers - Industrial
Status: Active
65 Name: Modus Fireplaces A10SW 313 - 522893
Location: Studio House, Milespit Hill, London, NW7 2RZ (SW) 192321
Classification: Fireplaces & Mantelpieces
Status: Active
66 Name: Delson (Uk) A11SW 352 - 523676
Location: Hillrose House, The Ridgeway, London, NW7 1RP (SE) 192159
Classification: Catering Equipment
Status: Inactive
Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned in the proximity of the address
67 Name: Mill Hill Cleaners A10NW 403 - 522752
Location: 19, High Street, London, NW7 1QY (W) 192490
Classification: Carpet, Curtain & Upholstery Cleaners
Status: Inactive
68 Name: Ship Shape Cleaning A6NE 461 - 523260
Location: 91, Woodcote Avenue, London, NW7 2PD (S) 191978
Classification: Hygiene & Cleansing Services
Status: Active
69 Name: Mill Hill Cemetery A6NE 535 - 523162
Location: Mill Hill Cemetery, Milespit Hill, London, NW7 2RR (S) 191917
Classification: Cemeteries & Crematoria
Status: Active
70 Name: Lucia Cleaning Services A6SW 741 - 523009
Location: 53, Milespit Hill, London, NW7 2PJ (SW) 191731
Classification: Cleaning Services - Domestic
Status: Active
71 Name: K G S Washing Machines Repairs A6SW 764 - 522918
Location: 89, Brookfield Crescent, London, NW7 2DE (SW) 191734
Classification: Domestic Appliances - Servicing, Repairs & Parts
Status: Inactive
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72 Name: Green Star A6SW 836 - 522768
Location: 45, Wise Lane, London, NW7 2RN (SW) 191724
Classification: Engineers - General
Status: Active
73 Name: Home Care Services A8NW 868 - 524231
Location: 13, Lidbury Road, Inglis Barracks, London, NW7 1EU (SE) 191973
Classification: Cleaning Services - Commercial
Status: Inactive
73 Name: Oven Brite A8NW 868 - 524231
Location: 13, Lidbury Road, Inglis Barracks, London, NW7 1EU (SE) 191973
Classification: Cleaning Services - Commercial
Status: Inactive
74 Name: Alight Ltd A9NW 871 - 522270
Location: West Grove, Hammers Lane, London, NW7 4DY (W) 192766
Classification: Lighting Manufacturers
Status: Inactive
75 Name: Burnies Mobile Car Wash A6SW 905 - 522938
Location: Brookfield Ave, London, NW7 2DD (SW) 191580
Classification: Car Washing & Polishing Equipment & Supplies
Status: Active
76 Name: Foreva Dry Cleaners A6SE 916 - 523162
Location: 5, Salcombe Gardens, London, NW7 2NU (S) 191532
Classification: Dry Cleaners
Status: Active
76 Name: Hard Floor Cleaning Barnet A6SE 916 - 523162
Location: 5a, Salcombe Gardens, London, NW7 2NU (S) 191532
Classification: Cleaning Services - Domestic
Status: Inactive
76 Name: Foreva A6SE 916 - 523162
Location: 5, Salcombe Gardens, London, NW7 2NU (S) 191532
Classification: Dry Cleaners
Status: Inactive
77 Name: Real Carpet Clean A8NW 944 - 524368
Location: Flat 7, Barley House, 2, Peacock Close, London, NW7 1LD (SE) 192045
Classification: Carpet, Curtain & Upholstery Cleaners
Status: Active
78 Name: Lexus Top Distribution Ltd A9SW 955 - 522225
Location: 2, Winterstoke Gardens, London, NW7 2RA (W) 192295
Classification: Distribution Services
Status: Inactive
79 Name: Sweet Concepts Ltd A9NW 982 - 522173
Location: Milton Ho,Milton Rd, London, NW7 4AX (W) 192485
Classification: Confectionery Manufacturers
Status: Inactive
80 Name: J Haas A5SE 989 - 522684
Location: 8, Featherstone Road, London, NW7 2BN (SW) 191595
Classification: Optical Goods - Manufacturers
Status: Inactive
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Points of Interest - Commercial Services

81 Name: Polish N Shine A6SE 696 6 523250
Location: 31 Woodcote Avenue, London, NW7 2PG (S) 191744
Category: Personal, Consumer and other Services
Class Code: Vehicle Cleaning Services
Positional Accuracy: Positioned to address or location
81 Name: Polish N Shine A6SE 696 6 523250
Location: 31 Woodcote Avenue, London, NW7 2PG (S) 191744
Category: Personal, Consumer and other Services
Class Code: Vehicle Cleaning Services
82 Name: Lexus Top Distribution Ltd A9SW 955 6 522225
Location: 2 Winterstoke Gardens, London, NW7 2RA (W) 192295
Category: Transport, Storage and Delivery
Class Code: Distribution and Haulage
Points of Interest - Manufacturing and Production
83 Name: Tank A10SE 0 6 523210
Location: NW7 (SW) 192454
Category: Industrial Features
Class Code: Tanks (Generic)
Positional Accuracy: Positioned to an adjacent address or location
84 Name: Tank A11NW 0 6 523452
Location: NW7 (E) 192504
85 Name: Tank A10SW 208 6 522959
Location: NW7 (W) 192445
86 Name: Tank A11SE 451 6 523844
Location: NW7 (SE) 192162
86 Name: Tanks A11SE 496 6 523919
Location: NW7 (SE) 192177
87 Name: Tank A9SE 518 6 522640
88 Name: Works A13SW 846 6 522300
Location: Not Supplied (W) 192874
Class Code: Unspecified Works Or Factories
88 Name: Works A13SW 846 6 522300
Class Code: Unspecified Works Or Factories
Points of Interest - Public Infrastructure
89 Name: Burial Ground A14SE 53 6 523092
Location: Not Supplied (NW) 192811
Category: Infrastructure and Facilities
Class Code: Cemeteries and Crematoria
Industrial Land Use
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89 Name: Burial Ground A14SE 53 6 523092
Location: NW7 (NW) 192811
90 Name: Mill Hill Cemetery A6NE 442 6 523120
Location: NW7 (SW) 192015
Location: Mill Hill Cemetery, Milespit Hill, London, NW7 2RR (S) 191917
Location: Not Supplied (S) 191804
Location: NW7 (S) 191803
93 Name: Weir A16NW 980 6 524382
Location: N12 (NE) 193312
Category: Water
Class Code: Weirs, Sluices and Dams
Points of Interest - Recreational and Environmental
94 Name: Playground A7SW 801 6 523681
Location: Not Supplied (S) 191671
Category: Recreational
Class Code: Playgrounds
94 Name: Playground A7SW 801 6 523680
Location: Bittacy Rise, NW7 (S) 191671
95 Name: Playground A8NW 946 6 524288
Location: Not Supplied (SE) 191919
95 Name: Playground A8NW 946 6 524288
Location: Morphou Road, NW7 (SE) 191919
Underground Electrical Cables
96 Unique Feature 265137 A10SE 4 7 523345
Identifier: (S) 192431
Cable Status: Commissioned
Cable Type: Pilot (Communication)
Record Last 4th June 2013
Updated:
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Cable Type: Alternating Current
Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
104 Unique Feature 262415 A10NW 203 7 522954
Identifier: (W) 192483
Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Industrial Land Use
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Updated:
108 Unique Feature 265152 A11SW 323 7 523688
Identifier: (SE) 192202
Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Identifier: (E) 192386
Updated:
Updated:
114 Unique Feature 265543 A11NE 422 7 524008
Updated:
115 Unique Feature 264447 A11NE 423 7 524010
Updated:
Updated:
Industrial Land Use
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Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Industrial Land Use
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Updated:
Updated:
Updated:
Sensitive Land Use
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Areas of Adopted Green Belt

130 Authority: London Borough of Barnet A10NE 0 9 523356
Plan Name: London Borough Of Barnet Unitary Development Plan (SW) 192537
Status: Adopted
Plan Date: 31st May 2006
Status: Adopted
132 Authority: London Borough of Barnet A11SW 121 9 523490
Plan Name: London Borough Of Barnet Unitary Development Plan (SE) 192324
Status: Adopted
133 Authority: London Borough of Barnet A10NW 434 9 522721
Plan Name: London Borough Of Barnet Unitary Development Plan (W) 192532
Status: Adopted
134 Authority: London Borough of Barnet A13SE 668 9 522495
Plan Name: London Borough Of Barnet Unitary Development Plan (NW) 192966
Status: Adopted
Plan Name: London Borough Of Barnet Unitary Development Plan (S) 191429
Status: Adopted
Data Currency
Agency & Hydrological Version Update Cycle

London Borough of Barnet - Environmental Health Department January 2015 Annual Rolling Update
London Borough of Harrow - Environmental Health Services October 2014 Annual Rolling Update
Discharge Consents
Environment Agency - Thames Region October 2016 Quarterly
Environment Agency - Thames Region March 2013 As notified
Environment Agency - Thames Region October 2008 Not Applicable
London Borough of Barnet - Environmental Health Department April 2013 Annual Rolling Update
London Borough of Harrow - Environmental Health Services December 2014 Annual Rolling Update
London Borough of Barnet - Environmental Health Department December 2014 Annual Rolling Update
Ordnance Survey July 2012 Quarterly
Environment Agency - Thames Region September 1999 Not Applicable
Prosecutions Relating to Controlled Waters
River Quality
Environment Agency - Head Office November 2001 Not Applicable
Environment Agency - Head Office July 2012 Annually
Environment Agency - Thames Region - North East Area October 2016 Quarterly
Water Abstractions
Environment Agency - Head Office April 2015 Not Applicable
Drift Deposits
Environment Agency - Head Office January 1999 Not Applicable
British Geological Survey - National Geoscience Information Service August 2015 As notified
Environment Agency - Head Office October 2016 Quarterly
Data Currency

Environment Agency - Head Office November 2016 Quarterly
Flood Defences
Environment Agency - Head Office September 2014 Annually
Environment Agency - Head Office March 2012 Annually
Surface Water 1 in 30 year Flood Extent
Environment Agency - Head Office October 2013 As notified
Surface Water Suitability
British Geological Survey - National Geoscience Information Service May 2013 Annually
Waste Version Update Cycle

British Geological Survey - National Geoscience Information Service June 1996 Not Applicable
Environment Agency - Thames Region - North East Area August 2016 Quarterly
London Borough of Barnet May 2000 Not Applicable
London Borough of Harrow - Environmental Health Services May 2000 Not Applicable
London Borough of Harrow - Environmental Health Services May 2000 Not Applicable
Landmark Information Group Limited December 1999 Not Applicable
Environment Agency - Thames Region - North East Area March 2003 Not Applicable
Environment Agency - Thames Region - North East Area June 2015 Not Applicable
Data Currency
Hazardous Substances Version Update Cycle

Health and Safety Executive July 2016 Bi-Annually
Explosive Sites
Health and Safety Executive September 2016 Bi-Annually
Health and Safety Executive November 2000 Not Applicable
London Borough of Harrow April 2015 Annual Rolling Update
London Borough of Barnet February 2016 Annual Rolling Update
London Borough of Harrow April 2015 Annual Rolling Update
Geological Version Update Cycle

British Geological Survey - National Geoscience Information Service January 2009 Not Applicable
British Geological Survey - National Geoscience Information Service October 2015 As notified
British Geological Survey - National Geoscience Information Service October 2016 Bi-Annually
BGS Urban Soil Chemistry
CBSCB Compensation District
Cheshire Brine Subsidence Compensation Board (CBSCB) August 2011 Not Applicable
The Coal Authority - Property Searches March 2014 As notified
Mining Instability
Ove Arup & Partners October 2000 Not Applicable
British Geological Survey - National Geoscience Information Service May 2015 Not Applicable
British Geological Survey - National Geoscience Information Service June 2015 Annually
British Geological Survey - National Geoscience Information Service July 2011 As notified
Data Currency
Industrial Land Use Version Update Cycle

Thomson Directories November 2016 Quarterly
Catalist Ltd - Experian November 2016 Quarterly
Gas Pipelines
National Grid July 2014 Quarterly
PointX September 2016 Quarterly
National Grid January 2016 Bi-Annually
Data Currency
Sensitive Land Use Version Update Cycle

Ancient Woodland
Natural England August 2016 Bi-Annually
London Borough of Barnet November 2016 As notified
London Borough of Harrow November 2016 As notified
London Borough of Harrow November 2016 As notified
Natural England January 2017 Bi-Annually
Natural England January 2017 Annually
Forest Parks
Forestry Commission April 1997 Not Applicable
National Parks
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA - formerly FRCA) April 2016 Not Applicable
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA - formerly FRCA) October 2015 Annually
Ramsar Sites
Natural England April 2016 Bi-Annually
English Heritage - National Monument Record Centre September 2015 Bi-Annually
Data Suppliers
A selection of organisations who provide data within this report
Data Supplier Data Supplier Logo
Ordnance Survey
Environment Agency
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
The Coal Authority
British Geological Survey
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Natural Resources Wales
Scottish Natural Heritage
Natural England
Public Health England
Ove Arup
Peter Brett Associates
Useful Contacts
Contact Name and Address Contact Details
2 British Geological Survey - Enquiry Service Telephone: 0115 936 3143

Fax: 0115 936 3276
British Geological Survey, Kingsley Dunham Centre, Keyworth, Email: enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5GG Website: www.bgs.ac.uk
3 Environment Agency - National Customer Contact Telephone: 03708 506 506

Email: enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Centre (NCCC)
PO Box 544, Templeborough, Rotherham, S60 1BY
4 London Borough of Barnet - Environmental Health Telephone: 020 8359 2000

Fax: 020 8359 4999
Department Website: www.barnet.gov.uk
Building 4, North London Business Park, Oakleigh Road South, London,
N11 1NP
5 London Borough of Barnet - Land Charges Telephone: 0208 3592482

Fax: 0208 3592493
The Town Hall, The Burroughs, Hendon, LONDON, NW4 4BQ Website: www.barnet.gov.uk
6 PointX Website: www.pointx.co.uk
7 Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7HY
7 Landmark Information Group Limited Telephone: 0844 844 9966

Fax: 0844 844 9951
Imperium, Imperial Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0TD Email: helpdesk@landmark.co.uk
Website: www.landmark.co.uk
8 Natural England Telephone: 0300 060 3900

Email: enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk
County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP Website: www.naturalengland.org.uk
9 London Borough of Barnet Telephone: 020 8359 4000

Fax: 020 8359 4616
Barnet House, 1255 High Road, Whetstone, London, N20 0EJ Website: www.barnet.gov.uk
10 Environment Agency - Head Office Telephone: 01454 624400

Fax: 01454 624409
Rio House, Waterside Drive, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, Avon,
BS32 4UD
- Public Health England - Radon Survey, Centre for Telephone: 01235 822622
Fax: 01235 833891
Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards Email: radon@phe.gov.uk
Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0RQ Website: www.ukradon.org
- Landmark Information Group Limited Telephone: 0844 844 9952

Fax: 0844 844 9951
Imperium, Imperial Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0TD Email: customerservices@landmarkinfo.co.uk
Website: www.landmarkinfo.co.uk
Please note that the Environment Agency / Natural Resources Wales / SEPA have a charging policy in place for enquiries.
Envirocheck ® Report:
Datasheet
Order Details:
Order Number:
110527388_1_1
Customer Reference:
14684DS
National Grid Reference:
523300, 193770
Slice:
B
Site Area (Ha):
18.62
Search Buffer (m):
1000
Site Details:
The National Institute for Medical Research
The Ridgeway, Mill Hill
LONDON
NW7 1AA
Client Details:
Mr L Stockdale
RSA Geotechnics Ltd
Ashburnham House
1 Maitland Road
Lion Barn Estate
Needham Market
Suffolk
IP6 8NZ
Contents
Report Section Page Number
Summary -
Agency & Hydrological 1
Waste 4
Hazardous Substances -
Geological 5
Industrial Land Use 8
Sensitive Land Use 9
Data Currency 10
Data Suppliers 16
Useful Contacts 17
Introduction
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consultants. It does not include any information concerning past uses of land. The datasheet is produced by querying the Landmark database
to a distance defined by the client from a site boundary provided by the client.
In the attached datasheet the National Grid References (NGRs) are rounded to the nearest 10m in accordance with Landmark's agreements
with a number of Data Suppliers.
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Natural England Copyright Notice
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Reserve data (derived from Ordnance Survey 1:10000 raster) is provided by, and used with the permission of, Natural England who retain the
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Radon Potential dataset Copyright Notice
Information supplied from a joint dataset compiled by The British Geological Survey and Public Health England.
Report Version v50.0
Summary
Page 501 to 1000m
Data Type Number
(*up to 2000m)

BGS Groundwater Flooding Susceptibility pg 1 Yes Yes n/a
Discharge Consents pg 1 6
Prosecutions Relating to Controlled Waters n/a n/a n/a
Nearest Surface Water Feature pg 2 Yes
River Quality
Water Abstractions
Groundwater Vulnerability pg 2 Yes n/a n/a n/a
Drift Deposits n/a n/a n/a
Bedrock Aquifer Designations pg 2 Yes n/a n/a n/a
Superficial Aquifer Designations n/a n/a n/a
Extreme Flooding from Rivers or Sea without Defences n/a n/a
Flooding from Rivers or Sea without Defences n/a n/a
Areas Benefiting from Flood Defences n/a n/a
Flood Water Storage Areas n/a n/a
Flood Defences n/a n/a
Detailed River Network Lines pg 3 Yes n/a
Detailed River Network Offline Drainage n/a
Summary
Page 501 to 1000m
Data Type Number
(*up to 2000m)
Waste
Historical Landfill Sites
Local Authority Landfill Coverage pg 4 1 n/a n/a n/a
Hazardous Substances
Explosive Sites
Summary
Page 501 to 1000m
Data Type Number
(*up to 2000m)
Geological
BGS 1:625,000 Solid Geology pg 5 Yes n/a n/a n/a
BGS Estimated Soil Chemistry pg 5 Yes Yes
BGS Urban Soil Chemistry pg 5 Yes
BGS Urban Soil Chemistry Averages pg 6 Yes
CBSCB Compensation District n/a n/a n/a
Coal Mining Affected Areas n/a n/a n/a
Mining Instability n/a n/a n/a
Man-Made Mining Cavities
Natural Cavities
Non Coal Mining Areas of Great Britain n/a n/a
Potential for Collapsible Ground Stability Hazards pg 6 Yes n/a n/a
Potential for Compressible Ground Stability Hazards n/a n/a
Potential for Ground Dissolution Stability Hazards n/a n/a
Potential for Landslide Ground Stability Hazards pg 6 Yes n/a n/a
Potential for Running Sand Ground Stability Hazards n/a n/a
Potential for Shrinking or Swelling Clay Ground Stability Hazards pg 6 Yes n/a n/a
Radon Potential - Radon Affected Areas n/a n/a n/a
Radon Potential - Radon Protection Measures n/a n/a n/a
Industrial Land Use

Points of Interest - Manufacturing and Production pg 8 7
Points of Interest - Public Infrastructure pg 8 1
Gas Pipelines
Summary
Page 501 to 1000m
Data Type Number
(*up to 2000m)
Sensitive Land Use

Ancient Woodland
Areas of Adopted Green Belt pg 9 1 1 1
Forest Parks
National Parks
Ramsar Sites
Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
ID

Flooding Type: Limited Potential for Groundwater Flooding to Occur (SW) 241 2 522800
192850
Flooding Type: Limited Potential for Groundwater Flooding to Occur (SW) 405 2 522600
192950
Flooding Type: Limited Potential for Groundwater Flooding to Occur B2SE 482 2 523300
(E) 193766
Discharge Consents
1 Operator: Mr P L Murphy B2SW 739 3 522790
Property Type: DOMESTIC PROPERTY (MULTIPLE) (INCL FARM HOUSES) (W) 193750
Location: Fairlawns 51 Totteridge Common London London N20 8lu N20 8lu
Permit Version: 1
Effective Date: 23rd November 2005
Issued Date: 28th November 2005
Environment:
Receiving Water: Into Land&Ditch Trib Of Follyb
Discharge Consents
2 Operator: Mr Mustafa Kiamil B2NE 760 3 523120
Property Type: DOMESTIC PROPERTY (SINGLE) (INCL FARM HOUSE) (NW) 193910
Location: Denham Cottage, 41 Totteridge Common, Totteridge, London
Reference: CNTM.0414
Permit Version: 1
Environment:
Receiving Water: Tributary Offolly Brook
Status: New Consent, by Application (Water Resources Act 1991, Section 88)
Discharge Consents
2 Operator: Mr Mustafa Kiamil B2NE 780 3 523120
Property Type: SPORT, AMUSEMENT+RECREATION/GOLF CLUB/GYM/THEME PK/SPA (NW) 193930
Location: Swimming Pool, Denham Cottage, 41 Totteridge Common, Totteridge,
London
Reference: CNTM.0415
Permit Version: 1
Discharge Type: Discharge Of Other Matter-Swimming Pool Contents
Environment:
Receiving Water: Culverted Trib Of Folly Brook
Status: New Consent, by Application (Water Resources Act 1991, Section 88)
Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
ID
Discharge Consents
3 Operator: Oliver And Saunders (Developments0 Ltd. B2NW 947 3 522940
Location: 40 Totteridge Common Totteridge London London London N20 8nd
Permit Version: 1
Effective Date: 8th March 2000
Issued Date: 13th March 2000
Environment:
Receiving Water: Dollis Brook
Discharge Consents
3 Operator: Mr And Mrs M Levy B2NW 985 3 522940
Location: No. 42 Totteridge Common Totteridge London N20 8nd
Permit Version: 1
Effective Date: 28th March 2000
Issued Date: 30th March 2000
Environment:
Receiving Water: Dollis Brook
Discharge Consents
4 Operator: Mr And Mrs M. Most B3NW 999 3 523700
Property Type: DOMESTIC PROPERTY (SINGLE) (INCL FARM HOUSE) (NE) 194100
Location: Montebello, 19 Totteridge Common, London
Reference: Ctwc.1682
Permit Version: 1
Effective Date: 9th June 1987
Issued Date: 9th June 1987
Revocation Date: 18th September 1996
Discharge Type: Discharge Of Other Matter-Surface Water
Environment:
Receiving Water: Tributary Offolly Brook
Status: Authorisation revokedRevoked
B2SE 281 - 523171
(SW) 193543
Soil Classification: Soils of High Leaching Potential (U) - Soil information for restored mineral (SW) 0 3 522467
workings and urban areas is based on fewer observations than elsewhere. A 193056
worst case vulnerability classification (H) assumed, until proved otherwise
Map Sheet: Sheet 39 West London
Scale: 1:100,000
Soil Classification: Not classified B2SE 0 3 523290
Map Sheet: Sheet 39 West London (S) 193727
Scale: 1:100,000
Drift Deposits
None
Aquifer Designation: Secondary Aquifer - A (SW) 0 2 522637
192912
Aquifer Designation: Unproductive Strata B2SE 0 2 523289
(W) 193766
Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
ID

No Data Available
None
None
None
None
Flood Defences
None
5 River Type: Tertiary River B2SE 281 3 523171
River Name: Drain (SW) 193557
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
6 River Type: Tertiary River (SW) 281 3 523113
River Name: Not Supplied 193452
Management Status:
Name:
Reference:
None
Waste
Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
ID

Name: London Borough of Barnet 0 4 523298
- Has supplied landfill data 193766
Geological
Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
ID

Description: Thames Group B2SE 0 2 523298
(SW) 193766
Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service B3SW 0 2 523500
Soil Sample Type: Rural Soil (E) 193766
Arsenic no data
Concentration:
Cadmium <1.8 mg/kg
Concentration:
Chromium no data
Concentration:
Lead Concentration: 100 - 200 mg/kg
Nickel no data
Concentration:
Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service B2SE 325 2 523298
Soil Sample Type: Rural Soil (SW) 193766
Arsenic no data
Concentration:
Cadmium <1.8 mg/kg
Concentration:
Chromium no data
Concentration:
Lead Concentration: <100 mg/kg
Nickel no data
Concentration:
Grid: 523150, 193766 (W) 193766
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Grid: 523713, 193700 (E) 193700
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Grid: 522790, 193680 (W) 193680
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Geological
Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
ID

Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service B2NE 950 2 523316
Grid: 523316, 194125 (N) 194125
Sample Area: London
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Concentration:
Sample Area: London (SW) 193766
Count Id: 7209
Arsenic Minimum 1.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Arsenic Average 17.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Arsenic Maximum 161.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Cadmium Minimum 0.10 mg/kg
Concentration:
Cadmium Average 0.90 mg/kg
Concentration:
Cadmium Maximum 165.20 mg/kg
Concentration:
Chromium Minimum 13.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Chromium Average 79.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Chromium Maximum 2094.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Lead Minimum 11.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Lead Average 280.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Lead Maximum 10000.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Nickel Minimum 2.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Nickel Average 28.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
Nickel Maximum 506.00 mg/kg
Concentration:
In an area that might not be affected by coal mining
No Hazard
Hazard Potential: Very Low B2SE 0 2 523298
Hazard Potential: No Hazard B2SE 0 2 523298
Hazard Potential: Very Low B2SE 0 2 523298
Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service (W) 193766
Hazard Potential: Moderate B2SE 0 2 523298
Geological
Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
ID

Affected Area: The property is in a Lower probability radon area (less than 1% of homes are B2SE 0 2 523298
estimated to be at or above the Action Level). (SW) 193766
Protection Measure: No radon protective measures are necessary in the construction of new B2SE 0 2 523298
dwellings or extensions (SW) 193766
Industrial Land Use
Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
ID

7 Name: Tank B2NE 759 5 523169
Location: N20 (NW) 193920
7 Name: Tank B2NE 762 5 523144
7 Name: Tanks B2NE 763 5 523176
7 Name: Tank B2NE 764 5 523167
7 Name: Tank B2NE 768 5 523166
7 Name: Tank B2NE 798 5 523137
7 Name: Ellern Mede Farm B2NE 806 5 523158
Location: Ellern Mede Farm 37, Totteridge Common, London, N20 8LS (NW) 193966
Category: Farming
Class Code: Livestock Farming
8 Name: Filter Beds B2NE 760 5 523133
Class Code: Waste Storage, Processing and Disposal
Sensitive Land Use
Quadrant
Reference Estimated
Map
ID

9 Authority: London Borough of Barnet B2SE 0 7 523298
Status: Adopted
10 Authority: London Borough of Barnet (SW) 434 7 522387
Plan Name: London Borough Of Barnet Unitary Development Plan 192892
Status: Adopted
11 Authority: London Borough of Barnet (SW) 668 7 522405
Plan Name: London Borough Of Barnet Unitary Development Plan 193188
Status: Adopted
Data Currency

London Borough of Barnet - Environmental Health Department January 2015 Annual Rolling Update
Hertsmere Borough Council - Environmental Health Department September 2014 Annual Rolling Update
Discharge Consents
London Borough of Barnet - Environmental Health Department April 2013 Annual Rolling Update
Hertsmere Borough Council - Environmental Health Department January 2015 Annual Rolling Update
Ordnance Survey July 2012 Quarterly
Environment Agency - Thames Region September 1999 Not Applicable
Prosecutions Relating to Controlled Waters
River Quality
Environment Agency - Head Office November 2001 Not Applicable
Water Abstractions
Environment Agency - Head Office April 2015 Not Applicable
Drift Deposits
Environment Agency - Head Office January 1999 Not Applicable
Environment Agency - Head Office October 2016 Quarterly
Data Currency

Flood Defences
Environment Agency - Head Office September 2014 Annually
Environment Agency - Head Office March 2012 Annually
Surface Water Suitability
British Geological Survey - National Geoscience Information Service May 2013 Annually
Data Currency
Waste Version Update Cycle

British Geological Survey - National Geoscience Information Service June 1996 Not Applicable
Environment Agency - Thames Region - North East Area August 2016 Quarterly
Hertfordshire County Council - Spatial Planning and Economy Unit May 2000 Not Applicable
Hertsmere Borough Council - Environmental Health Department May 2000 Not Applicable
Hertfordshire County Council - Spatial Planning and Economy Unit May 2000 Not Applicable
Hertsmere Borough Council - Environmental Health Department May 2000 Not Applicable
Environment Agency - Thames Region - North East Area June 2015 Not Applicable
Hazardous Substances Version Update Cycle

Health and Safety Executive July 2016 Bi-Annually
Explosive Sites
Health and Safety Executive September 2016 Bi-Annually
Health and Safety Executive November 2000 Not Applicable
Hertfordshire County Council - Spatial Planning and Economy Unit February 2016 Annual Rolling Update
Hertsmere Borough Council - Planning Department February 2016 Annual Rolling Update
Hertfordshire County Council - Spatial Planning and Economy Unit February 2016 Annual Rolling Update
Hertsmere Borough Council - Planning Department February 2016 Annual Rolling Update
Data Currency
Geological Version Update Cycle

British Geological Survey - National Geoscience Information Service January 2009 Not Applicable
British Geological Survey - National Geoscience Information Service October 2016 Bi-Annually
BGS Urban Soil Chemistry
CBSCB Compensation District
Cheshire Brine Subsidence Compensation Board (CBSCB) August 2011 Not Applicable
The Coal Authority - Property Searches March 2014 As notified
Mining Instability
Ove Arup & Partners October 2000 Not Applicable
British Geological Survey - National Geoscience Information Service May 2015 Not Applicable
Data Currency
Industrial Land Use Version Update Cycle

Thomson Directories November 2016 Quarterly
Catalist Ltd - Experian November 2016 Quarterly
Gas Pipelines
National Grid July 2014 Quarterly
National Grid January 2016 Bi-Annually
Data Currency
Sensitive Land Use Version Update Cycle

Ancient Woodland
Hertsmere Borough Council - Planning Department November 2016 As notified
Hertsmere Borough Council - Planning Department November 2016 As notified
Natural England January 2017 Annually
Forest Parks
Forestry Commission April 1997 Not Applicable
National Parks
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA - formerly FRCA) April 2016 Not Applicable
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA - formerly FRCA) October 2015 Annually
Ramsar Sites
Natural England April 2016 Bi-Annually
English Heritage - National Monument Record Centre September 2015 Bi-Annually
Data Suppliers
A selection of organisations who provide data within this report
Data Supplier Data Supplier Logo
Ordnance Survey
Environment Agency
Scottish Environment Protection Agency
The Coal Authority
British Geological Survey
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Natural Resources Wales
Scottish Natural Heritage
Natural England
Public Health England
Ove Arup
Peter Brett Associates
Useful Contacts
Contact Name and Address Contact Details
2 British Geological Survey - Enquiry Service Telephone: 0115 936 3143

Fax: 0115 936 3276
British Geological Survey, Kingsley Dunham Centre, Keyworth, Email: enquiries@bgs.ac.uk
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 5GG Website: www.bgs.ac.uk
3 Environment Agency - National Customer Contact Telephone: 03708 506 506

Email: enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Centre (NCCC)
PO Box 544, Templeborough, Rotherham, S60 1BY
4 London Borough of Barnet - Land Charges Telephone: 0208 3592482

Fax: 0208 3592493
The Town Hall, The Burroughs, Hendon, LONDON, NW4 4BQ Website: www.barnet.gov.uk
5 PointX Website: www.pointx.co.uk
7 Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7HY
6 Natural England Telephone: 0300 060 3900

Email: enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk
County Hall, Spetchley Road, Worcester, WR5 2NP Website: www.naturalengland.org.uk
7 London Borough of Barnet Telephone: 020 8359 4000

Fax: 020 8359 4616
Barnet House, 1255 High Road, Whetstone, London, N20 0EJ Website: www.barnet.gov.uk
8 Hertsmere Borough Council - Planning Department Telephone: 020 8207 2277

Fax: 020 8207 7444
Civic Offices, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1WA Website: www.hertsmere.gov.uk
9 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Telephone: 0113 2613333
Fax: 0113 230 0879
(DEFRA - formerly FRCA)
Government Buildings, Otley Road, Lawnswood, Leeds, West Yorkshire,
LS16 5QT
10 Environment Agency - Head Office Telephone: 01454 624400

Fax: 01454 624409
Rio House, Waterside Drive, Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, Avon,
BS32 4UD
- Public Health England - Radon Survey, Centre for Telephone: 01235 822622
Fax: 01235 833891
Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards Email: radon@phe.gov.uk
Chilton, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0RQ Website: www.ukradon.org
- Landmark Information Group Limited Telephone: 0844 844 9952

Fax: 0844 844 9951
Imperium, Imperial Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0TD Email: customerservices@landmarkinfo.co.uk
Website: www.landmarkinfo.co.uk
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Geology 1:50,000 Maps Legends
Artificial Ground and Landslip
Geology 1:50,000 Maps
Map Lex Code Rock Name Rock Type Min and Max Age
This report contains geological map extracts taken from the BGS Digital
Colour Geological map of Great Britain at 1:50,000 scale and is designed for users
carrying out preliminary site assessments who require geological maps for
WGR Worked Ground Void Holocene - the area around the site. This mapping may be more up to date than
(Undivided) Holocene previously published paper maps.
The various geological layers - artificial and landslip deposits, superficial
MGR Made Ground (Undivided) Artificial Deposit Holocene -
geology and solid (bedrock) geology are displayed in separate maps, but
Holocene superimposed on the final 'Combined Surface Geology' map. All map
SLIP Landslide Deposit Unknown/Unclassif Quaternary - legends feature on this page. Not all layers have complete nationwide
ied Entry Quaternary coverage, so availability of data for relevant map sheets is indicated below.
Geology 1:50,000 Maps Coverage
Superficial Geology
Map ID: 1
Map Sheet No: 256
Map Name: North London
Map Date: 2006
Map Lex Code Rock Name Rock Type Min and Max Age Bedrock Geology: Available
Colour Superficial Geology: Available
Artificial Geology: Available
Faults: Not Supplied
ALV Alluvium Clay, Silt, Sand Flandrian - Landslip: Available
and Gravel Flandrian Rock Segments: Not Supplied
LOFT Lowestoft Formation Diamicton Anglian - Anglian
DHGR Dollis Hill Gravel Member Sand and Gravel Anglian - Cromerian
STGR Stanmore Gravel Sand and Gravel Pleistocene -

Formation Pleistocene
Bedrock and Faults Geology 1:50,000 Maps - Slice A

Map Lex Code Rock Name Rock Type Min and Max Age
Colour
CLGB Claygate Member Clay, Silt and Sand Eocene - Eocene
LC London Clay Formation Clay, Silt and Sand Eocene - Eocene
Order Details:
Order Number: 110527388_1_1
Customer Reference: 14684DS
National Grid Reference: 523360, 192540
Slice: A
Site Area (Ha): 18.62
Search Buffer (m): 1000
Site Details:
The National Institute for Medical Research, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill,
LONDON, NW7 1AA
Tel: 0844 844 9952

Fax: 0844 844 9951
Web: www.envirocheck.co.uk
v15.0 16-Jan-2017 Page 1 of 5

Artificial Ground and Landslip
Artificial ground is a term used by BGS for those areas where the ground
surface has been significantly modified by human activity. Information about
previously developed ground is especially important, as it is often
associated with potentially contaminated material, unpredictable
engineering conditions and unstable ground.
Artificial ground includes:
- Made ground - man-made deposits such as embankments and spoil

heaps on the natural ground surface.
- Worked ground - areas where the ground has been cut away such as
quarries and road cuttings.
- Infilled ground - areas where the ground has been cut away then wholly or
partially backfilled.
- Landscaped ground - areas where the surface has been reshaped.
- Disturbed ground - areas of ill-defined shallow or near surface mineral
workings where it is impracticable to map made and worked ground
separately.
Mass movement (landslip) deposits on BGS geological maps are primarily

superficial deposits that have moved down slope under gravity to form
landslips. These affect bedrock, other superficial deposits and artificial
ground. The dataset also includes foundered strata, where the ground has
collapsed due to subsidence.
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Superficial Geology
Superficial Deposits are the youngest geological deposits formed during the
most recent period of geological time, the Quaternary, which extends back
about 1.8 million years from the present.
They rest on older deposits or rocks referred to as Bedrock. This dataset

contains Superficial deposits that are of natural origin and 'in place'. Other
superficial strata may be held in the Mass Movement dataset where they
have been moved, or in the Artificial Ground dataset where they are of
man-made origin.
Most of these Superficial deposits are unconsolidated sediments such as

gravel, sand, silt and clay, and onshore they form relatively thin, often
discontinuous patches or larger spreads.
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Bedrock and Faults
Bedrock geology is a term used for the main mass of rocks forming the
Earth and are present everywhere, whether exposed at the surface in
outcrops or concealed beneath superficial deposits or water.
The bedrock has formed over vast lengths of geological time ranging from
ancient and highly altered rocks of the Proterozoic, some 2500 million years
ago, or older, up to the relatively young Pliocene, 1.8 million years ago.
The bedrock geology includes many lithologies, often classified into three
types based on origin: igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary.
The BGS Faults and Rock Segments dataset includes geological faults
(e.g. normal, thrust), and thin beds mapped as lines (e.g. coal seam,
gypsum bed). Some of these are linked to other particular 1:50,000
Geology datasets, for example, coal seams are part of the bedrock
sequence, most faults and mineral veins primarily affect the bedrock but cut
across the strata and post date its deposition.
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PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

DESK STUDY REPORT

DESK STUDY REPORT

REPORT NUMBER 14684DS

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2.7 BRD Report Reference BRD2058-OR5-A - Remediation

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4.2.3 Potential Receptors 79

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT LAYOUT 14684DS/1

APPENDIX 1: LANDMARK ENVIROCHECK DATA SEARCH

APPENDIX 2: LANDMARK ORDNANCE SURVEY MAP EXTRACTS

APPENDIX 3: SUPPORTING DATA FROM EARLIER REPORTS

- INITIAL CONCEPTUAL MODEL

APPENDIX 4: AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS

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Consideration is being given by Barratt London Limited to a residential development

The proposed redevelopment comprises the removal of the existing structures on

The general layout of the proposed development is illustrated on drawing number

 Undertake desk-based environmental and historical research and carry out a

 Prepare a separate ‘stand-alone’ environmental desk study report, including

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1.2 Legislative Background

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- significant harm is being caused or there is significant possibility of such harm

- significant pollution of Controlled Waters is being caused, or there is

In relation to regulatory intervention (Part 2A) and ‘voluntary’ investigation (including

The guidance requires a Phase 1 investigation or desk study to be undertaken as

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In accordance with the Model Procedures and Regulatory preference, detailed

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2. SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS REPORTS

The reports reviewed included the following:-

- Aurora Report AHP/RPA/NIMR/REP/14/01 – Independent Desk Study of

- Zetica Report Ref. P4522-14-R1-B – Independent Desk Study of National

- Zetica Report Ref. P4522-14-R2-B – Independent Desk Study of MRC

- BRD Report Reference BRD2058-OR1-B – Independent Phase 1 Geo-

- BRD Report Reference BRD2058-OR2-B – Preliminary Phase 2 Geo-

- Zetica Report Ref. P4522-14-R4-A – Drainage Investigation (14 May 2015).

- BRD Letter Reference BRD2058-let3 – A Summary Update of Further

- Aurora Report Reference AHP/CRI/REP/15/1 – Independent Summary Report

- TCM Reference DF8522 – Japanese Knotweed Management and Eradication

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- BRD Report Reference BRD2058-OR5-A – Remediation Verification Report,

- BRD Report Reference BRD2058-OR7-A – Post Demolition Investigation and

2.1 Aurora Report AHP/RPA/NIMR/REP/14/01 (September 2014)

Aurora Health Physics Services Limited (Aurora) was commissioned by MRC to

The aims of the desk study were to:

- Establish and identify potential contaminants or other buried hazards

- Develop a remediation and decommissioning strategy.

- Aurora – Project Management and assessment of the available radiological

- BRD – Investigation into geoenvironmental, geotechnical and non-radiological

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2.1.1 Aurora Summary

2.1.1.1 Site Walkover - Aurora

MRC NIMR Buildings

- MRC NIMR main building (including disposal of potentially radioactive

- Radiochemical Store (including a radioactive waste macerator attached to the

- Redundant controlled area adjacent to Car Park 1

MRC NIMR External Areas

Aurora had access to a report prepared by Scientifics Ltd in 2007 describing an

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- Main Building, (including disposal of potentially radioactive aqueous and

- Single storey Building 1