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Residential Energy and Transportation Search by Groundsure

An energy and transport conveyancing search is vital before purchasing a property as it identifies potential impacts from nearby existing and planned energy and transportation infrastructure and projects.

Property buyers are becoming increasingly concerned about the possible impacts of development on their property’s surroundings, value, or future enjoyment. This comprehensive search product uses data unique to Groundsure and intelligent filtering to provide only relevant information. It also includes clear next steps.

Uncovering this information early lets your client make informed decisions and avoid unforeseen complications after purchase.

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Product summary

This search identifies the impacts of present or future rail, road, oil, gas, wind, and solar developments that could affect your client’s property if they choose to purchase it.

Report created by

Arranged by Severn Trent Searches and provided by Groundsure.

What it includes

  • Existing or proposed oil, gas, coalbed methane, and shale gas sites. Proposed sites are updated weekly. It also identifies if the property is within either a licensed block or a block that has been offered for future exploration
  • Existing or proposed large-scale energy infrastructure projects (incl. the Yorkshire and Humber CCS Pipeline, the Keuper Gas Storage Project, the Richborough Connection Project, and 95 other projects)
  • Existing large-scale transmission networks
  • Existing or proposed power stations, including nuclear facilities
  • Existing or proposed wind turbines, wind farms, and solar farms. Where proposed sites are identified, full planning application details are provided for further investigation
  • HS2 data includes the route and stations, safeguarding areas, compensation schemes, and useful noise and visual impact assessment data. It gives the nearest point both over and below ground and identifies the track grade and maximum speed of the train at the nearest point
  • Crossrail 1 and 2 routes, overall construction timetable and station location. It also includes any designated safeguarding areas
  • Underground railways. Full route and operational times are included for the London Underground and Docklands Light Railway alongside our proprietary modelled depth data. Stations and proposed tube extensions are included. Complete route information is included for the Tyne and Wear Metro, Merseyrail and Glasgow Subway
  • Active and historical railways and tunnels digitised by Groundsure from the highest quality historical mapping available. It also includes the location of nearby railway stations
  • The report is backed by Groundsure’s £10 million Indemnity Insurance for complete peace of mind. This can be relied upon by all professional parties within a transaction, first purchasers/tenants, and their advisers
Groundsure Energy & Transportation Sample
Groundsure Energy & Transportation Sample
Groundsure Energy & Transportation Product Card
Groundsure Energy & Transportation Product Card

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Complies with the Law Society's practice notes on contaminated land and flooding and is backed by £10m Professional Indemnity insurance.

Product summary

This search identifies the impacts of present or future rail, road, oil, gas, wind, and solar developments that could affect your client’s property if they choose to purchase it.

Report created by

Arranged by Severn Trent Searches and provided by Groundsure.

What it includes

  • Existing or proposed oil, gas, coalbed methane, and shale gas sites. Proposed sites are updated weekly. It also identifies if the property is within either a licensed block or a block that has been offered for future exploration
  • Existing or proposed large-scale energy infrastructure projects (incl. the Yorkshire and Humber CCS Pipeline, the Keuper Gas Storage Project, the Richborough Connection Project, and 95 other projects)
  • Existing large-scale transmission networks
  • Existing or proposed power stations, including nuclear facilities
  • Existing or proposed wind turbines, wind farms, and solar farms. Where proposed sites are identified, full planning application details are provided for further investigation
  • HS2 data includes the route and stations, safeguarding areas, compensation schemes, and useful noise and visual impact assessment data. It gives the nearest point both over and below ground and identifies the track grade and maximum speed of the train at the nearest point
  • Crossrail 1 and 2 routes, overall construction timetable and station location. It also includes any designated safeguarding areas
  • Underground railways. Full route and operational times are included for the London Underground and Docklands Light Railway alongside our proprietary modelled depth data. Stations and proposed tube extensions are included. Complete route information is included for the Tyne and Wear Metro, Merseyrail and Glasgow Subway
  • Active and historical railways and tunnels digitised by Groundsure from the highest quality historical mapping available. It also includes the location of nearby railway stations
  • The report is backed by Groundsure’s £10 million Indemnity Insurance for complete peace of mind. This can be relied upon by all professional parties within a transaction, first purchasers/tenants, and their advisers

Downloads

Groundsure Energy & Transportation Sample
Groundsure Energy & Transportation Sample
Groundsure Energy & Transportation Product Card
Groundsure Energy & Transportation Product Card

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