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The site was described as an 'Engineering Works' in 1893. The site continued to be used for industrial purposes and by 1960, it had become a Steel Works and Cutlery Works. In the coming years, the building has undergone some maintenance works but it is assumed that no structural changes have been made since the 1960s. The historic usage of the site means that land contamination is suspected. The land may be contaminated by heavy metals. Soil testing is required to identify any contaminated land and to determine the extent of any contamination. Land remediation may need to be carried out.
The site is not near to past mining activities because of its close proximity to the river.
The site is located in close proximity to Cornish Place Works, Cornish Street which is a Grade II Listed Building.
The bedrock beneath the site comprises of Pennine Lower Coal Measures Formation. This is particularly suitable for a Ground Source Heat Pump.
The alluvial deposits comprise of gravel, sand, silt and clay.
The site has medium risk of flooding from rivers or the sea. However, the site is located in Flood Zone 3A. This means that a detailed flood risk assessment will need to be done as part of the planning application. The site is in an area with high risk of surface water flooding and is at risk of flooding from reservoirs. The ground level of this site is not suitable for residential use or any habitable accommodation. Methods of flood resistant construction should be employed to demonstrate that the building will be protected for its lifetime.
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