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Report prepared on Industrial unit at, Borron Street, Industrial Estate, , SK1 2JD

Report reference SpecCommercialPotentialLiabilities

National grid reference 390420, 390940

Report prepared for Specimen Client

Client reference Client Ref

Report date 13th May 2008

Intelligent Due Diligence www.argyllenvironmental.com Liability Assessment

Report prepared on Site Area (m2) Estimated Building Coverage (%) Industrial unit at, Borron Street, 7290.37 25 Portwood Industrial Estate, Stockport, SK1 2JD (the Site)

Current Use Proposed Use Additional Information Provided Light Industrial Light Industrial Purchase

Liability Assessment

Within the scope of this assessment no Liabilities have been identified. However, your attention is drawn to the prudent measures suggested below.

Recommendations

Recommendations

1. A suitable oil water interceptor should be installed to prevent oily discharge via stormwater drains to the . In addition, Site management should contact the local sewerage provider to obtain a trade effluent consent or letter of exemption for the discharge of trade effluent from vehicle washing. If drains connect directly to the nearby river, an Environment Agency discharge consent may be required. Budget estimate £15,000 to £20,000 plus VAT.

2. The compressors at the Site should be upgraded or provided with secondary containment to prevent further oily blowdown. Budget estimate £500 to £5,000 plus VAT depending upon scope of work required.

Risk Summary

Overall on-site risk Low to Moderate Overall off-site risk Moderate Environmental sensitivity rating Moderate to High

Although outside the scope of this assessment we would draw your attention to the Additional Considerations detailed later in this section of the report.

Environmental Insurance Options

Environmental Liability Insurance may assist in completing this property transaction. If you would like some insurance options for consideration, please contact Ensura on 0845 652 8585 or by email [email protected] quoting reference SpecCommercialPotentialLiabilities. Ensura Limited is an Appointed Representative of Ten Insurance Services, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

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Natural and Mining Related

In addition, the following natural or mining related hazards have been identified in the immediate vicinity of the Site:

Flood Zone 2 and 3, Radon between 1 and 3%, Mining Instability, Coal Mining

1. Flood Zones are defined by the Government's Planning Policy Guidance note 25 on 'Development and Flood Risk' (PPG25). A Flood Zone 3 illustrates the Environment Agency's (EA) best estimate of the areas of land (ignoring flood defences) with an annual probability of flooding of 1% or greater from rivers and 0.5% or greater from the sea (including tidal estuaries). A Flood Zone 2 illustrates areas of land (ignoring flood defences) with an annual probability of flooding of 0.1% or greater from rivers or the sea, but with an annual probability of flooding of less than 1% from rivers. Further information on the location of any flood defences or flood water storage areas is available in the detailed data section of this report (see Flood Risk Area map on page 6). However, it should be noted that it is not possible to confirm the degree of protection provided by defences without consultation with the EA. Argyll would be pleased to provide a detailed flood report to include a review of the effectiveness of any flood protection measures upon request (cost estimate £200 plus VAT).

2. Employers are required by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to assess risks from radon in workplaces. You may therefore wish to contact the Health Protection Agency for further information regarding radon monitoring.

3. As the Site lies in an area subject to mining instablity, you may wish to consult a local RICS accredited surveyor and/or review any available geotechnical surveys. Further information may be available from the minerals and waste officer at the County Council and the local Building Controls Officer. British Geological Survey GeoHazard reports (www.bgs.ac.uk/georeports) may also provide more detailed information.

4. As the Site lies within a Coal Mining area, it is recommended that a Commercial Coal Mining Report is obtained from the Coal Authority.

Contact details are provided at the end of this report.

Other Issues

One or more telecommunication base stations are located within 250m of the Site (please refer to the map on page 4 to determine specific locations). Telecommunications equipment emits electromagnetic fields which can have adverse health affects. Further information is available from www.hpa.org.uk and http://www.sitefinder.ofcom.org.uk.

One or more Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) sites are located within 500m. Although risks at such facilities are controlled under the COMAH Regulations you should be aware that the Site may lie within an evacuation zone which could be affected if an accident occurred. Additionally, planning restrictions may apply. If redevelopment is planned it would be prudent to contact the local planning department. Further information is available at http://www.hse.gov.uk/comah/index.htm.

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Site use

The Site was developed in to a depot with ancillary buildings c. 1980 under planning consent reference 79/12432. No conditions relating to environmental investigations or remedial works were attached to this consent. By c.1989 the Site is no longer indicated as a depot but is shown as part of Portwood Industrial estate. Data indicates that the Site operated as a licensed waste management facility until 2001 (see regulatory compliance section below), which was permitted to receive industrial non-hazardous waste. We have been informed by the client that the Site is currently in Light Industrial use and that it will continue in this use without redevelopment. There are no trade directory entries on-site. Furthermore, there are no fuel station records on-site.

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has stated that the Site has a low to medium priority for further investigation under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Manchester Fire Department has reported that there are two redundant below ground storage tanks at the Site both of which were gas freed and decommissioned c. 2000.

A Site inspection completed on the 1st March indicated no significant concerns with regards to soil or groundwater issues. However two minor issues were noted relating to the potential for tainted vehicle wash waters and surface water runoff from car parking and HGV turning areas to enter the River Goyt and oily blowdown from a number of older style compressors.

As a result of the historic and current use of the Site, there is a low to moderate risk of contaminants being present.

Regulatory Compliance

The following authorisations, licences, consents or enforcements have been identified at or within 25m of the Site:

Type Details Distance

Local Authority Pollution Prevention Name: Benham (Specialist Cars) Ltd, Location: Mersey 20m Control Street,STOCKPORT,Cheshire,SK1 2HX, Authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Environmental Health Department, EEDD, Permit Ref: Epa043, Status: Authorisation revoked.

Local Authority Pollution Prevention Location: Mersey Street,Stockport,Merseyside,Sk1 4aa, 25m Control Enforcement Reference: EPA043, Severity: , Dated: Not SuppliedNot Supplied.

Waste Management Facility Location Licence Number: 53452, Location: Borron 0m Street,Portwood,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2JD, Site Category: Special Waste Transfer Stations, Licence Status: Surrendered.

Waste Transfer Site Licence Holder: North West Water Ltd, Licence Reference: 0m 01144, Site Location: Borrow Street,Portwood,Stockport,Cheshire, Site Category: Transfer, Dated: 11th June 1999.

The Local Authority Pollution Prevention Control Enforcement noted above is located approximately 25m from the Site and may relate to the garage 30m south which operated a vehicle re-spraying process (now revoked). Both the Waste Management Licences are located at the Site (now surrendered and formerly held by North West Water). The local authority has confirmed that the Site has never been subject to regulatory action.

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A number of historic or current potentially contaminative uses were identified in proximity to the Site. These include: a gravel pit 10m to the east c.1872; a gas works 300m to the south west 1895 – 1938 (the gasometers remain); a 10m to the south of the Site c.1895 – 1955 (subsequently marked as a works c. 1959 and a foundry by 1972); a plastics/unspecified works adjacent to the Site c. 1975 – 1989 (subsequently marked as a garage) and a sawmill and works 10 west from c.1982 – 1989. By 1989 all the surrounding buildings are indicated as forming part of Portwood Industrial Estate. According to trade directories, current or recent operations in proximity to the Site include Gas Suppliers (7m, S), Car Dealers - Used (8m, NW), Garage Services (8m, SE, 9m S, 34m S), Mot Testing Centres (9m, S), PVC-U Products - Manufacturers & Suppliers (18m, NW), Glass Products - Manufacturers (20m, E), Metal Finishing Services (34m, S), Joinery Manufacturers (34m, S), Engineering Machine Services (34m, S), Hardware (34m, S), Car Body Repairs (34m, S), Fireplaces & Mantelpieces (34m, S), Pumps - Sales, Servicing & Repairs (34m, S), Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors (34m, S), Printers (34m, S), Rubber & Plastic Products - Manufacturers (34m, S), Telecommunications Equipment & Systems (34m, S), Engine Rebuilding & Reconditioning (34m, S), Clothing & Fabrics - Manufacturers (34m, S, 40m west), Furniture Manufacturers - Home & Office (34m, S), Commercial Vehicle Dealers (34m, S), Car Accessories Manufacturers (34m, S) and Sheet Metal Work (43m, SW). In addition the following licences, consents and authorisations of note were identified: Two Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Controls (both revoked for the respraying of road vehicles 20m south and 137m south). Furthermore, the following landfill sites were identified which may be able to impact upon the Site: A Registered Landfill Site licenced to Alfred McAlpine Construction Ltd, accepting inert wastes and located approximately 49m north west (no boundary provided). This appears to be associated with the construction of the M60 motorway. The historical and current use of the surrounding area is therefore considered to present a moderate risk of affecting the Site.

Environmental sensitivity

With reference to the Environment Agency Data, the hydrogeology underlying the Site is classified as a Major Aquifer (Highly Permeable). In terms of the overlying soils, these are given a High (class U) vulnerability classification. In addition no low permeability drift deposits were identified beneath the Site. According to information provided by the Environment Agency the Site does not lie within a groundwater Source Protection Zone (SPZ). Five abstraction licences are located within 1km. The closest of these are detailed as follows: a revoked groundwater abstraction held by Blythe Burrell Colours Ltd 561m south west for cooling with the nearest active abstraction being a surface water abstraction 583m west held by Salpa Kay Ltd. (also for cooling). The nearest water feature (The River Goyt designed as a Main River by the Environment Agency) is located 56m south east. The general area appears to be largely in industrial use. Although no designated eco-receptors were identified on-site, the following were identified within 500m radius of the Site: Vale Local Nature Reserve 423m north. Overall, the Site is therefore considered to have a moderate to high environmental sensitivity.

Conclusion

www.argyllenvironmental.com 0845 458 5250 Intelligent Due Diligence SpecCommercialPotentialLiabilities v 13th May 2008 In our opinion, there is a low to moderate risk of soil and groundwater contamination from on-site sources. As regards off-site sources, the risk is considered as moderate. These potential sources of contamination have been considered in light of the Site’s moderate to high environmental sensitivity.

For the overall liability assessment for this site please refer to page ii.

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Argyll has reviewed the information contained in the Technical Data section of this report. This provides the following information:

• Environment Agency flood plain maps indicate that the Site is located on or within 500m of an indicative floodplain.

• There are operational or closed landfill sites, registered waste transfer sites or registered waste treatment and disposal sites (whether licensed by the Environment Agency or not) on or within 500 metres of the Site.

• Assessment of landfill records indicates that the Site is located on or within 500 metres of a landfill site (boundary or buffer zone) currently licenced by the Environment Agency.

• Records indicate that the Environment Agency has not granted authorisation/permission for the operation of industrial processes on or within 500 metres of the Site.

• The Environment Agency has not registered the accumulation of radioactive materials or authorised the disposal or accumulation of radioactive waste on or within 500 metres of the Site.

• The Environment Agency has given consent to discharge effluent from the Site or land within 500 metres of the Site.

• Records show that there are no Environment Agency substantiated pollution incidents on or within 500 metres of the Site.

• There are no Environment Agency abstraction licences on or within 500 metres of the Site.

• The Environment Agency has provided General Quality Assessment data for a watercourse on or within 500 metres of the Site.

• The Site is located on or within 500 metres of a Groundwater Source Protection Zone.

• Information is available regarding the groundwater vulnerability of the Site.

Argyll has reviewed other third party data, which provides the following information:

• There is a watercourse on or within 500 metres of the Site designated as a main river by the Environment Agency.

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The following regulatory bodies have been contacted as part of this assessment in respect of Industrial unit at, Borron Street, Portwood Industrial Estate, Stockport, SK1 2JD found at National Grid Reference (NGR: 390420, 390940).

Local Authority

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Hygarth House, 103 Wellington Road South, Stockport, , SK1 3TP, Telephone: 0161 480 4949, Fax: 0161 477 9530.

Environmental The Local Authority has reported that it has no specific concerns regarding soil or groundwater conditions at the Site. However, it has noted that the Site is regarded as a low to medium priority Health Department for further investigation under Part IIA of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The Local Authority has confirmed that the Site does not hold a Local Area Air Pollution Control and has never been subject to any enforcement action (as indicated by the existing data – see detailed data section).

Planning Planning records indicate that permission was grated to develop the Site for light industrial use in 1979 (application ref: 79/12432). No conditions relating to the requirement for environmental Department investigations or remedial works were attached to this consent. No other significant planning applications were noted.

Building Control The Building Control Department has confirmed that no remedial measures were required during development of the Site c. 1980. In addition, it holds no information regarding any adverse soil groundwater conditions at or in the vicinity of the Site.

Petroleum Licencing

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Hygarth House, 103 Wellington Road South, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK1 3TP, Telephone: 0161 480 4949, Fax: 0161 477 9530.

Manchester Fire Manchester Fire Department has reported that there are two redundant below ground storage tanks at the Site. Both held approximately 2,500 litres of petrol and were gas freed and infilled Department with concrete slurry in 2000. This department has no knowledge of any previous spills or leaks and was satisified with the standard of decomissioning.

Report Review

The following reports have been reviewed as part of this assessment:

Phase I A phase one compliance audit was completed at the Site in October 1999 by consultants A Limited (reference US456783). No Material soil and groundwater issues were noted, however a number of minor compliance issues were found mainly relating to poor material handling and storage. Phase II None available. Other None available

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A visual inspection of Industrial Unit at Borron Street, Portwood Industrial Estate, Stockport, SK1 2JD (the Site) was carried out by Steve Watt BSc (Hons), AIEMA, Associate Environmental Auditor, on the 10th September 2006.

Current Land Use

Site Description

Location and The Site is located on Borron Street in the town of Stockport approximatley 5km from Manchester. It is located in a predominantly industrial area (the Portwood Industrial Estate), with the nearest Setting residential buildings approximately 50m north east. Surrounding Area North: Two small garages and a builders yard are located 10m to the north followed by Carrington Road, open land and several main roads. A residential housing estate lies approximately 100m Description north east. South: Vernon Mill lies 10m south which houses a number of small industrial units for companies involved in general engineering, garage services, printing, furniture manufacture and electroplating. Beyond this lies the River Goyt and beyond an area of mixed use (commercial and residential properties). East: A light industrial unit occupied by Benham Specialist Car Services used for accident repairs. Beyond this lies Mersey Street followed by further light industrial units including double glazing services and parts distribution. West: Three medium sized light industrial units are located 10m west housing a double glazing manufacturer, vehicle repair garage and general engineering services (metal works). Beyond this lies a main road followed by further light industrial units and warehouses.. Site Description The Site slopes gently to the south towards the River Goyt at approximately 5 degrees. The northern area of the Site is essentially flat. Company X currently leases the building on a long term lease from Company Y. The Site has one main building of brick/breeze-block construction with steel cladding and corrugated asbestos sheeting to the roof. There is a small electricity substation and guard house in the south east corner of the Site and a lean-to housing a number of compressors to the south of the main building. Surface The Site has two main outside areas. A large car park for approximately 50 cars that comprises asphalt of recent construction in good condition. In addition there is an HGV turning and loading Conditions area that comprises concrete hardstanding in reasonable condition. Limited areas of cracking were noted along joints and around surface water drains. There is no vegetation at the Site. Other None made. Observations

Operations and Management

Site Management The Site does not have an Environmental Management System (EMS) or a formal Environmental Policy and there are no plans to implement an EMS. Mr Tom Welks the Operations Manager is in charge of Environmental Management on a daily basis who reports to the Managing Director. The principal use of the Site is steel mesh fabrication. Key products include welded steel fabric for Site Operations concrete reinforcement, welded steel mesh for strata control, industrial mesh, lattice high chairs and circular spacers. Raw materials (steel rods) are brought on-site via HGV and de-scaled using a powdered lubricant (sodium stearate). These rods are then cut, welded and deformed using a variety of machinery to form finished products and dispatched direct to customers or to other facilities for further refinement.

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Materials Handling and Storage

Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs)

Are there or is there any evidence of any bulk above No ground tanks at the Site? Are these adequately bunded? Not Applicable Are these in good condition? Not Applicable Is there any evidence of surface staining? Not Applicable Comments Pictures No above ground storage tanks were noted or reported Not Applicable during the Site inspection.

Below Ground Storage Tanks (USTs)

Are there or is there any evidence of any bulk below Yes ground tanks at the Site? Are/were these double skinned? Yes Are these tanks less than 10 years old? Yes Have these tanks been integrity tested within the last 5 Yes years? Comments Pictures There are two redundant below ground storage tanks at the Site. Both held approximately 2,500 litres of petrol and were gas freed and infilled with concrete slurry in 2000. Documents reviewed during the Site inspection indicated that these were double skinned and integrity tested twice in 1990 and 1999. No leaks or spills were reported and a validation report dated August 2000 confirmed that these tanks were decommissioned by specialist contractors. Samples taken from around the tanks showed no evidence of elevated hydrocarbon concentrations.

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Are there or is there any evidence of any significant Yes drummed or other chemical storage at the Site? Are these areas of chemical storage adequately bunded? Yes Are these chemicals kept on hardstanding? Yes Is there any evidence of surface staining? No Comments Pictures Lubricating oils are stored in 205 litre drums in a dedicated bunded area on hardstanding to the rear of the Site. Some limited oil staining was noted to the floor of this area.

Water Management and Drainage

Is the Site connected to the foul sewer and stormwater Yes drains? Are there any soakaways or drainage ditches present at No the Site? Is a drainage survey available? Yes Is there any evidence of surface staining in or near drains No or are there any foul odours? Does the Site discharge any chemicals to sewers? Yes Comments Pictures A drainage survey was available for review during the Site inspection. This indicates that the Site is connected to both the foul sewer and stormwater drains. Roof and car park runoff drains directly to stormwater drains and sanitary waste from the canteen and toilets discharges to the foul sewer. The Site washes 5-10 vehicles per day on an area of cracked and broken tarmac hardstanding. Mild traffic film remover is used together with a steam cleaner. No discharge consent is reportedly held. In addition, approximately 20 heavy goods vehicles use the facility each day along with approximately 20-30 staff vehicles. No oil water separator is present to prevent chemicals from entering the stormwater drainage system which potentially discharges to the River Goyt to the south. It is recommended a suitable interceptor is installed.

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Hazardous Wastes

Does the Site generate any hazardous waste streams? Yes Are these adequately managed? Yes Is there any evidence of surface staining near waste No storage areas? Comments Pictures Approximately five litre drums of waste lubricating oil and brake fluid were noted within a bunded area to the rear of the workshop. No evidence of surface staining was noted.

Non-Hazardous Wastes

Does the Site generate any non-hazardous waste Yes streams? Are these adequately managed? Yes Is there any evidence of surface staining near waste No storage areas? Comments Pictures Storage and management of non-hazardous wastes generally appeared adequate. No issues noted.

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Does the Site have any transformers or large electrical Yes switch gear? Is this older then 1986? No Has this been tested for PCBs? Yes Is there any evidence of surface staining near No transformers? Comments Pictures Only one transformer noted. This is modern and no significant issues were found in relation to PCBs. Documentation reviewed during the Site inspection confirmed that it had recently been tested for PCBs.

Suspected Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs)

Are there any materials at the Site which might contain Yes asbestos? Has an Asbestos Survey been completed? Yes Does the Site have an Asbestos Register and Yes Management Plan? Comments Pictures The upper elevations and roof of the main building appear to comprise of concrete asbestos cement sheeting. Due to the age of the Site (pre 1970) it is possible other areas may also contain asbestos materials, although none were noted. The Site has an up to date Asbestos Register and Management Plan that was reviewed during the Site inspection. No further action is considered necessary.

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Comments Pictures A number of older piston type compressors were noted in lean to along the side of the building. Some minor oil staining from compressor blowdown was noted on the concrete hardstanding. Although this was not extensive it would be prudent to upgrade these compressors or provide them with secondary containment to prevent further spills to the hardstanding.

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The following information on geology was obtained from available maps and reports.

Geological Unit Classification Permeability Drift River Terrace Deposits – Variably permeable second terraces associated Low with the River Goyt. Expected to be variably permeable and 3-5m in Medium  thickness beneath the Site. High Solid Collyhurst Sandstone – Up to c. 270m in thickness beneath the Site. Moderate Low to high permeability depending upon cementing and particle sizes. It is noted Medium that the Site appears to be located on a geological fault, although this is likely to be a fault within the underlying sandstone High 

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The following Conceptual Site Model (CSM) is provided following evaluation of the information detailed in the previous sections of this report.

Sources

The following potential sources of contamination have been identified.

Type Present Comments Organics1 Possible The Site has operated as a waste management depot for c. 26 years and therefore it is possible that organics may historically have impacted ground conditions via cracked hardstanding or exposed areas. However currently no significant areas of oil staining were noted and hydrocarbons are only used in small volumes. Two petrol USTs formerly used at the Site were decommissioned recently and tests indicated no impacts to surrounding soils. Given the surrounding land use it is possible organics could be present as a result of off-site activities (i.e. paint spraying, vehicle repairs). Inorganics2 Unlikely No inorganics are currently used and none are expected from historic operations other than bonded asbestos fibres which were permitted under the Site previous waste management licence. Metals and Metalloids Possible Given the past use a a waste transfer station accepting non-hazardous wastes including ferrous metal pipe/fittings and the current use for production of steel mesh, limited impacts by metals is possible. Gases/ Vapours Unlikely No areas of fill present as the Site was developed c. 1980 and no redevelopment has occurred (Made Ground unlikely). Solvents are not currently used and hydrocarbons are only used in small volumes. The former petrol USTs have been removed. Pathways

The following potential pathways have been considered in the risk assessment for the Site:

Type Present Comments Dermal Contact Unlikely The Site is covered in concrete and asphalt hardstading which was noted to be in reasonable to good condition. Ingestion Unlikely The Site is covered in concrete and asphalt hardstading which was noted to be in reasonable to good condition. Inhalation Unlikely The Site is covered in concrete and asphalt hardstading which was noted to be in reasonable to good condition. Any potential inhalation would therefore be limited to any cracked areas or surface water drains. Diffusion Possible Contamination of soils/aquifer with free-phase mobile contaminants possible given past use as waste management depot. Surface Run-off/ Likely Although chemical storage was adequate, the Site currently washes down Drainage vehicles over an area of cracked hardstanding. The resulting trade effluent is discharged to stormwater drains. Vertical Migration Possible The Site lies on permeable soils which could allow both vertical and lateral migration of potential contaminants. Lateral Migration Possible The Site lies on permeable soils which could allow both vertical and lateral migration of potential contaminants. Plant Uptake Unlikely No vegetation is present at the Site. Building Contact Possible Given the age of the Site it is unlikely that buildings/services were designed against chemical attack.

1Carbon containing compounds including hydrocarbons and solvents. 2 Non carbon containing compounds including acids, alkalis, asbestos and minerals.

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The following receptors could be impacted by the identified sources:

Type Present Comments Site Users Unlikely The Site is covered in hardstanding in generally good condition. Site Buildings/Services Unlikely Given that Made Ground is not expected and current and former operations are not considered likely to have led to aggressive ground conditions, this receptor has been discounted. Surface Waters Possible The nearest surface water feature is the River Goyt 75m south east. Groundwater Likely The Site lies above a major aquifer with permeable drift deposits and surface soils. Ecoreceptors Unlikely There is no significant vegetation at the Site and there ar no designated ecoreceptors nearby. Third Parties Unlikely The Site is surrounded by commercial properties with hardstanding. There is therefore a limited risk of impact from any areas potentially contaminated with hydrocarbons. The nearest licenced abstraction (for commercial use) is located 561m south west). Given that groundwater is likely to flow towards the River Goyt to the south and east this is not likely to be at risk. Groundworkers Unlikely No development is currently proposed therefore the risk to groundworkers has been excluded from this assessment. Conceptual Site Model

Following the above analysis of potential sources, pathways and receptors, the following CSM is presented for the Site: Diffusion Ingestion Inhalation Plant Uptake Dermal Contact Building Contact Lateral Migration Vertical Migration Surface Runoff/Drainage Site Users Site Buildings/Services   Surface Waters  Groundwater     Ecoreceptors Third Parties Groundworkers

 - Pathway Present

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Risk assessment requires an estimation of both the probability of exposure and the magnitude of the consequences of exposure to a defined risk. In terms of the statutory definition of contaminated land, it is considered that a High risk is most likely to represent statutorily contaminated land, a Medium risk represents potentially contaminated land and a Low risk represents land which is unlikely to be contaminated. Therefore in the table below, section 1 addresses the risk posed by the pollutant linkages identified and the magnitude of potential consequences, whilst sections 2 and 3 examine the risk of regulatory action and any financial impacts.

Overall Findings

Following a review of the information gathered by this report the following risk and liability assessment is provided:

Issue Risk Assessment Comments 1. Pollutant Linkages Potential for on-site contamination Low/Moderate Current operations are generally well managed and no significant evidence of historic contamination was noted during the Site inspection. Potential for contaminants migrating off- Low Substation volumes of mobile site contaminants are not expected. Potential for contaminants migrating Moderate Given the light industrial use of the onto the site surrounding area it is possible that the Site has been impacted to a limited extent from off-site sources which include motor vehicle maintenance and accident repairs. Risk of pollution of Controlled Waters Low/Moderate Impacts to the major aquifer beneath and the River Goyt 75m distant are possible but considered unlikely given the Site current and past use. Risk to Site buildings/services Low Aggressive ground conditions are not expected given the relatively recent development and current/former use. Risk to human health Low The Site is covered in hardstanding in good condition. Risk to third parties Low The surrounding area is in light industrial use with the nearest licenced abstraction over 500m up the likely groundwater gradient. Risk to ecological receptors Low None noted in proximity to the Site. 2. Environmental Liabilities Risk of further investigation under Low Stockport Metropolitan Borough Relevant Legislation in current use Council has reported that the Site is a low to medium priority for investigation under Part IIA of the EPA 1990. Risk of further investigation under Low No change in use proposed. Relevant Legislation for proposed use 3. Financial Liabilities What is the risk of current soil and Low Given continued use current soil and groundwater conditions affecting the groundwater conditions are not likely to future saleability/value of the Site? materially affect a sale or valuation.

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The Site Solutions Inspect report has been designed to assist in making informed decisions during property transactions. The report is an assessment of Liabilities which could arise under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and/or the Water Resources Act 1991. If a risk is identified, then a number of options for managing the risk or transferring the risk are proposed.

The focus of the report is to identify Liabilities that may affect the owner/occupier of the Site. The assessment of environmental liability under the Relevant Legislation (either Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (or where appropriate, equivalent requirements under the planning regime) and/or the Water Resources Act 1991) is based upon the principle of determining the presence of a potential source-pathway-receptor relationship. Where a ‘source’ is a source of contamination, a ‘pathway’ a medium through which the contamination can mobilise and ‘a receptor’ a person or entity that could be detrimentally affected by the contamination. For the purpose of this assessment a site where a potential Liability has been identified is defined as follows:

A property which, from the information assessed by Argyll Environmental Ltd, is considered to have the potential of being affected by contaminative substances present in or under the property (but excluding potential sources of contamination on or above the land) such that, on the basis of its current or proposed use, there is a reasonable likelihood of a UK regulatory authority, acting in accordance with Relevant Legislation, requiring that remedial measures are taken in order to remedy or mitigate the contaminative substances that are present in or under the land that forms all or part of the property.

The assessment within this report has been produced and quality checked by a team of qualified environmental professionals. The assessment is based upon a manual review of the data contained with section 2 of this Report (Technical Data), 1:2500 and 1:1250 (where available) scale historical mapping, observations made during a site inspection and information provided by consultation with regulatory authorities.

EcoRisk Assessment

The evaluation of ecological risk is becoming an increasingly important input when making risk management decisions. The UK Environment Agency has designed a generic framework for conducting ecological risk assessment. This recommends a tiered approach in line with best practice for human health and controlled water risk assessment. This framework is used as the basis for the Argyll EcoRisk model which was developed and tested in consultation with leading experts.

Argyll considers Relevant Ecological Receptors during the risk assessment process. Relevant Ecological Receptors are defined as any statutory designated habitats and ecological resources included within Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. When conducting an EcoRisk Assessment, Argyll includes ecological data provided in the Technical Data section of this report. When insufficient information is available to make a complete assessment, we may also examine publicly available data sources.

Liability Assessment

In this section Argyll will report as to whether it considers that there are potential soil and groundwater liabilities associated with the site as defined above. Our assessment of Liability is based upon the proposed and current use of the site (as supplied by the client) in line with current Government guidance.

www.argyllenvironmental.com 0845 458 5250 Intelligent Due Diligence SpecCommercialPotentialLiabilities xx 13th May 2008 The term Liabilities is defined within the scope of this assessment to mean, remedial works under Part II A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (or where appropriate, equivalent requirements under the planning regime) and/or the Water Resources Act 1991 which may result in direct liability for the site owner/occupier.

This section, will be clearly headed by one of three standard responses:

1 - Within the scope of this assessment no Liabilities have been identified. No further action is required.

This statement indicates that within the scope of this assessment, no issues have been identified that are likely to result in significant cost liabilities.

2 - Within the scope of this assessment no Liabilities have been identified. However, your attention is drawn to the prudent enquiries suggested below.

This statement indicates that within the scope of this assessment, no issues have been identified that are likely to result in significant cost liabilities. However, a client may wish to obtain further information about other issues disclosed, which are believed to be of a minor nature.

3 - Potential Liabilities have been identified under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (or where appropriate, equivalent requirements under the planning regime) and/or the Water Resources Act 19913. To quantify these you may decide to undertake a more detailed assessment through the recommendation(s) set out below.

This statement indicates that within the scope of this assessment, an issue or a number of issues have been identified that are likely to result in significant cost liabilities. In this event, recommendations are made, in order that additional information is collected so that the liabilities may be more accurately assessed.

Limitations of the Report

The Site Solutions Inspect report has been designed to satisfy standard environmental due-diligence enquiries, as recommended by the Law Society. The report reviews information provided by the client, regulatory bodies and centralised databases of publicly available information. In addition, this assessment includes a site inspection of potential soil and groundwater liabilities. This inspection does not include a physical investigation of the ground beneath the site or it's infrastructure. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that all land uses or issues of concern will have been identified by this report.

Where budget estimates have been provided, the figures have been identified on the basis of documentation gathered on the site and discussions with site management. Argyll Environmental Limited is unable to warrant the accuracy of these figures and you are recommended to seek appropriate quotations where reliance on a budget estimate is required.

The scope of this report does not include an assessment of the presence of asbestos containing materials within or below buildings at the site. However if the presence of asbestos is known or suspected, recommendations will be provided to develop an asbestos management plan to comply with current regulations and additional survey/sampling works may then be required.

The information in the Technical Data Section of this Report is derived from a number of statutory and non- statutory sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, Argyll Environmental Limited cannot guarantee

3 Water Environment (Controlled Activities)(Scotland) Regulations 2005 where appropriate.

www.argyllenvironmental.com 0845 458 5250 Intelligent Due Diligence SpecCommercialPotentialLiabilities xxi 13th May 2008 the accuracy or completeness of such information or data, nor to identify all the factors that may be relevant. A Technical Data guide is available free of charge from www.argyllenvironmental.com. Argyll Environmental will not accept responsibility for inaccurate data provided by external data providers.

Further information regarding our risk assessment methodology is provided in the Site Solutions Report User Guide which is available free of charge from our website www.argyllenvironmental.com. For further information regarding the datasets reviewed within our assessment, please contact one of our technical team on 0845 458 5250. This report is provided under The Argyll Environmental Terms and Conditions for Data Reports, a copy of which is available on our website.

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Report prepared on Industrial unit at, Borron Street, Portwood Industrial Estate, Stockport, SK1 2JD

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National grid reference 390420, 390940

Report prepared for Specimen Client

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Report date 13th May 2008

Intelligent Due Diligence www.argyllenvironmental.com Contents of the Data Report

Aerial Photograph The high resolution aerial photograph confirms the Site location and the use of the surrounding area to a radius of 250m.

Mapping The accurate large-scale Site Layout Plan confirms the Site boundary with statutory, waste and current land use information presented within 250m. The smaller scale map Site Location Map presents the Site’s setting and statutory, waste and current land use information within 500m of the Site boundary. Three further maps provide information on flood risk, sensitive land uses and groundwater vulnerability within 500m of the Site boundary.

Tabular Summary This section presents a tabular summary of information found for the Site and surrounding area. The data is presented in three buffer zones for ease of reference: data found at the Site, from 0-250m and from 251-500m. In the case of abstraction licences and designated ecological receptors, data is also shown from 501-1000m. Certain landfill datasets are shown from 501-750m. If a database has been searched the number of records found will be displayed under the relevant search band. If a database is not available or has not been searched, this will be represented by the abbreviation N/A under the relevant search band.

Statutory Information This section presents detailed statutory information for the Site and surrounding area (0-500m). The Map ID of each feature is indicated (where applicable) followed by specific information on each feature and its distance and direction from the Site.

Waste This section presents detailed information on waste and landfill sites for the Site and surrounding area (0-750m). The Map ID of each feature is indicated (where applicable) followed by specific information on each feature and its distance and direction from the Site.

Current Land Use This section presents detailed information on current land use for the Site and surrounding area (0-500m). The Map ID of each feature is indicated (where applicable) followed by specific information on each feature and its distance and direction from the Site.

Historical Land Use This section presents selected information on historic land use for the Site and surrounding area (0-500m). These features are not mapped. A table listing the historic maps used in the risk assessment is also provided.

Environmental This section presents detailed information on the environmental sensitivity of the Site and Sensitivity surrounding area (0-1000m). The Map ID of each feature is indicated (where applicable) followed by specific information on each feature and its distance and direction from the Site.

Natural and Mining This section contains information on natural and mining related hazards which may affect Related Hazards the Site. These include flooding, subsidence, radon and mining.

Useful Contacts Contacts which may be able to supply additional information or answer any subsequent query relating to particular data records is presented in this section. Argyll Environmental Limited is able to undertake consultation with these bodies for reasonable charges upon request.

© Landmark Information Group Limited 2006. All Rights Reserved. The copyright on the information and data as contained in the Data section of this Report ("Report") is the property of Landmark Information Group Limited ("Landmark") and several other Data Providers, including (but not limited to) Ordnance Survey, British Geological Survey, the Environment Agency and English Nature, and must not be reproduced in whole or in part by photocopying or any other method.

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Report prepared on Industrial unit at, Borron Street, Portwood Industrial Estate, Stockport, SK1 2JD

Report reference SpecCommercialPotentialLiabilities

National grid reference 390420, 390940

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On-site 1-250m 251-500m Statutory Information Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Controls 0 2 2 Local Authority Integrated Pollution Prevention and Controls 0 0 0 Integrated Pollution Controls 0 0 0 Integrated Pollution Prevention And Control 0 0 0 Registered Radioactive Substances 0 0 0 Discharge Consents 0 10 9 Water Industry Act Referrals 0 0 0 Control of Major Accident Hazards Sites 0 0 1 Explosive Sites 0 0 0 Notification of Installations Handling Hazardous Substances 0 0 1 Planning Hazardous Substance Consents 0 0 2 Contaminated Land Register Entries and Notices 0 0 0 Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Control Enforcements 0 1 0 Enforcement and Prohibition Notices 0 0 0 Planning Hazardous Substance Enforcements 0 0 0 Substantiated Pollution Incident Register 0 0 0 Prosecutions Relating to Authorised Processes 0 0 0 Prosecutions Relating to Controlled Waters 0 0 0

On-site 1-250m 251-500m Waste *(501 - 750m) BGS Recorded Landfill Sites 0 0 0 (2)* Integrated Pollution Control Registered Waste Sites 0 0 0 Licensed Waste Management Facilities (Landfill Boundaries) 0 0 0 Licensed Waste Management Facilities (Locations) 1 0 1 (1)* Local Authority Recorded Landfill Sites 0 0 0 (0)* Registered Landfill Sites 0 1 0 (0)* Registered Waste Transfer Sites 1 0 2 Registered Waste Treatment or Disposal Sites 0 0 0

On-site 1-250m 251-500m Current Land Use Contemporary Trade Directory Entries 0 48 53 Fuel Station Entries 0 0 1 Radio Masts 0 1 5

On-site 1-250m 251-500m Historic Land Use Historical Tanks And Energy Facilities 0 8 22 Former Marshes 0 0 0 Potentially Infilled Land (Non-Water) 0 3 1 Potentially Infilled Land (Water) 0 0 6

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On-site 1-250m 251-500m Natural and Mining Related Hazards Extreme Flooding From Rivers or Sea 1 0 0 Flooding From Rivers or Sea 0 1 0 Areas Benefiting from Flood Defences 0 0 0 Flood Water Storage Areas 0 0 0 Flood Defences 0 0 0 Historical Flood Liabilities 0 0 0 River Flood Data (Scotland) 0 0 0 Collapsible Ground Stability Hazards 0 0 N/A Compressible Ground Stability Hazards 1 0 N/A Ground Dissolution Stability Hazards 0 0 N/A Landslide Ground Stability Hazards 1 0 N/A Running Sand Ground Stability Hazards 1 0 N/A Shrinking or Swelling Clay Subsidence Hazards 1 1 N/A Shallow Mining Hazards 0 0 N/A Radon Potential 1 N/A N/A Radon Protection Measures 1 N/A N/A Brine Compensation Areas 0 N/A N/A Coal Mining Affected Areas 1 N/A N/A Natural and Mining Cavities 0 0 0

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Tabular Summary Explanation

Argyll has carefully selected a range of datasets which are considered appropriate for the intended use of this report. Each dataset is searched to a set radius from the Site boundary and the tabular summary is divided into different search bands accordingly. If a database is searched and information is found, then the number of records available are detailed in the table above. If the database was searched and no data was found, then a zero will be present. If a database was not searched then the abbreviation N/A will be found, indicating this information was not available at the radius searched.

Landfill Site Information

Registered landfill site boundaries (where available), are shown on the map as a red diagonal hatched polygon and referred to in the map legend as Registered Landfill Sites. At present no complete national dataset exists for landfill site boundaries, therefore a point grid reference provided by the data supplier is used for some landfill sites. The point grid references supplied provide only an approximate position, and can vary from the site entrance to the centre of the site. A point cannot properly define landfill boundaries therefore Landmark constructs a 250 metre or 100 metre "buffer" zone around the point to warn of the possible presence of landfill. The "buffer" zone is shown on the map as an orange crosshatched area and is referred to in the map legend as Potential Landfill Buffer.

Local Authority landfill data is sourced from individual local authorities that were able to provide information on sites operating prior to the introduction of the Control of Pollution Act (COPA) in 1974. Appropriate authorities are listed under Local Authority Landfill Coverage with an indication of whether or not they were able to make landfill data available. Details of any records identified are disclosed. You should be aware that if the local authority had landfill data but passed it to the relevant Environment Agency office, it does not necessarily mean that local authority landfill data is now included in our other Landfill datasets. In addition if no data has been made available for all or part of the search area, you should be aware that a negative response under 'Local Authority Recorded Landfill Sites' does not necessarily confirm that no local authority landfills exist.

Subsidence Hazards

Information on subsidence hazards is provided by the British Geological Survey (BGS). Information present within 250m of the Site is reported under Natural and Mining Related Hazards. Due to the level of detail of this data and the complexities of the real world, the BGS recommends a precautionary approach when using this information and advises taking the worst reading noted for each dataset within the vicinity of a property. Therefore, Argyll reports the presence of a ground stability hazard in the Risk Analysis section based on the highest reading found within 50m of the Site boundary. In the case of shallow mining hazards, the presence of a shallow mining hazard is reported in the Risk Analysis section based on the highest reading found within 250m of the Site boundary. This is because this dataset is less accurate than other geohazard data provided by the BGS.

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Authorisations Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Controls 1 Name: Benham (Specialist Cars) Ltd, Location: Mersey 20m S Street,STOCKPORT,Cheshire,SK1 2HX, Authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Environmental Health Department, EEDD, Permit Ref: Epa043, Dated: Not Supplied, Process Type: Local Authority Air Pollution Control, Description: PG6/34 Respraying of road vehicles, Status: Authorisation revoked, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location. 2 Name: Horns Of Stockport, Location: St Mary's Way,STOCKPORT,Cheshire,SK1 137m S 2HY, Authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Environmental Health Department, EEDD, Permit Ref: Epa059, Dated: Not Supplied, Process Type: Local Authority Air Pollution Control, Description: PG6/34 Respraying of road vehicles, Status: Authorisation revoked, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 3 Name: Thomas Storey, Location: Tiviot Works,Epplestone 286m E Street,STOCKPORT,Cheshire,SK1 2AL, Authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Environmental Health Department, EEDD, Permit Ref: Epa030, Dated: Not Supplied, Process Type: Local Authority Air Pollution Control, Description: PG6/10 Coating manufacturing, Status: Application exempt from APC, Positional Accuracy: Un-geocodable - location cannot be found. 4 Name: Tesco Filling Station, Location: Tiviot Way,STOCKPORT,SK1 2BT, 411m NW Authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Environmental Health Department, EEDD, Permit Ref: Ppc.098, Dated: 25th February 2005, Process Type: Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Control, Description: PG1/14 Petrol filling station, Status: Permitted, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location. Discharges Discharge Consents 5 Operator: United Utilities Water Plc, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - 93m S Water Company, Location: Borron St/Longton St,Portwood,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 01STK0083, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 1st January 1995, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: Not Supplied, Discharge Type: Public Sewage: Storm Sewage Overflow, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Post National Rivers Authority Legislation where issue date > 31/08/1989, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m. 6 Operator: United Utilities Water Plc, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - 98m S Water Company, Location: Borron St/Longton St,Portwood,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 016982655, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 30th September 1994, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: Not Supplied, Discharge Type: Public Sewage: Storm Sewage Overflow, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Mersey Goyt, Status: Post National Rivers Authority Legislation where issue date > 31/08/1989, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m.

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7 Operator: United Utilities Water Plc, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - 115m S Water Company, Location: Newbridge Lane Cromer St,Cromer Street,Portwood,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 01STK0088, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 1st January 1995, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: Not Supplied, Discharge Type: Public Sewage: Storm Sewage Overflow, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Post National Rivers Authority Legislation where issue date > 31/08/1989, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m. 8 Operator: United Utilities Water Plc, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - 120m S Water Company, Location: Newbridge Lane Cromer St,Cromer Street,Portwood,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 016982658, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 30th September 1994, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: Not Supplied, Discharge Type: Public Sewage: Storm Sewage Overflow, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Post National Rivers Authority Legislation where issue date > 31/08/1989, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m. 10 Operator: United Utilities Water Plc, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - 177m S Water Company, Location: Newbridge Lane Portwood,Portwood,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 016982659, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 30th September 1994, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: Not Supplied, Discharge Type: Public Sewage: Storm Sewage Overflow, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Post National Rivers Authority Legislation where issue date > 31/08/1989, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 10m. 9 Operator: United Utilities Water Plc, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - 177m S Water Company, Location: Newbridge Lane Portwood,Portwood,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 01STK0089, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 1st January 1995, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: 29th September 2003, Discharge Type: Public Sewage: Storm Sewage Overflow, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Consent revoked or revised: New Consent issued (Section 37(1)), Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 10m. 11 Operator: United Utilities Water Plc, Property Type: Sewerage Network - Sewers - 196m S Water Company, Location: Stringer St/Newbridge Lane Cso,Stockport,Cheshire, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Supplied, Permit Ref: 01stk0089, Permit Version: 2, Effective Date: 30th September 2003, Issued Date: 30th September 2003, Revocation Date: Not Supplied, Discharge Type: Public Sewage: Storm Sewage Overflow, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Modified (Water Resources Act 1991, Schedule 10 as amended by Environment Act 1995), Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 10m. 12 Operator: United Utilities Water Plc, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - 201m E Water Company, Location: Carrington Rd/Offerton St,Portwood,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 01STK0132, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 1st January 1995, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: Not Supplied, Discharge Type: Public Sewage: Storm Sewage Overflow, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Post National Rivers Authority Legislation where issue date > 31/08/1989, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m.

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13 Operator: United Utilities Water Plc, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - 202m E Water Company, Location: Carrington Rd/Offerton St,Portwood,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 016982686, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 30th September 1994, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: Not Supplied, Discharge Type: Public Sewage: Storm Sewage Overflow, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Post National Rivers Authority Legislation where issue date > 31/08/1989, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m. 14 Operator: United Utilities Water Plc, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - 247m SW Water Company, Location: Lancaster St,Portwood,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 01STK0101, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 1st January 1995, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: Not Supplied, Discharge Type: Public Sewage: Storm Sewage Overflow, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Post National Rivers Authority Legislation where issue date > 31/08/1989, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m. 15 Operator: United Utilities Water Plc, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - 252m SW Water Company, Location: Lancaster St,Portwood,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 016982666, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 30th September 1994, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: Not Supplied, Discharge Type: Public Sewage: Storm Sewage Overflow, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Post National Rivers Authority Legislation where issue date > 31/08/1989, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m. 16 Operator: Transco North West, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - Other, 312m SW Location: Stockport Gas Holder Station,Stockport,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Supplied, Permit Ref: 01m/638, Permit Version: 2, Effective Date: 1st January 1995, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: Not Supplied, Discharge Type: Non Water Company (Private) Sewage, Discharge Environment: Unknown, Receiving Water: Unknown, Status: Post National Rivers Authority Legislation where issue date > 31/08/1989, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 10m. 17 Operator: British Gas Transco, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - Other, 312m SW Location: Stockport Gas Holder Station,Stockport,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 01m/638, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 1st April 1991, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: 31st December 1994, Discharge Type: Non Water Company (Private) Sewage, Discharge Environment: Unknown, Receiving Water: Unknown, Status: Authorisation revoked, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 10m. 18 Operator: United Utilities Water Plc, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - 340m E Water Company, Location: Newbridge Lane Portwood,Portwood,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 01STK0086, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 1st January 1995, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: Not Supplied, Discharge Type: Public Sewage: Storm Sewage Overflow, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Post National Rivers Authority Legislation where issue date > 31/08/1989, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m.

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19 Operator: United Utilities Water Plc, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - 341m E Water Company, Location: Newbridge Lane Portwood,Portwood,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 01STK0087, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 1st January 1995, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: Not Supplied, Discharge Type: Public Sewage: Storm Sewage Overflow, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Post National Rivers Authority Legislation where issue date > 31/08/1989, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 10m. 20 Operator: United Utilities Water Plc, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - 341m E Water Company, Location: Newbridge Lane Portwood,Portwood,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 016982657, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 30th September 1994, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: Not Supplied, Discharge Type: Public Sewage: Storm Sewage Overflow, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Post National Rivers Authority Legislation where issue date > 31/08/1989, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 10m. 21 Operator: United Utilities Water Plc, Property Type: Sewage Disposal Works - 341m E Water Company, Location: Newbridge Lane Portwood,Portwood,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 016982656, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 30th September 1994, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: Not Supplied, Discharge Type: Public Sewage: Storm Sewage Overflow, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Post National Rivers Authority Legislation where issue date > 31/08/1989, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m. 22 Operator: Peel Investments (Uk) Ltd, Property Type: Recreational & Cultural, 421m SW Location: Peel Centre Swo Non-Food Retailing Park,Great Portwood Street,Stockport,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 016991182, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 8th September 1987, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: 1st July 1991, Discharge Type: Discharge Of Other Matter-Surface Water, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Authorisation revoked, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m. 23 Operator: Metropolitan Borough Of Stockport, Property Type: Sewage Disposal 454m E Works - Other, Location: Vernon Park Swo,Newbridge Lane,Stockport,Greater Manchester, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Catchment Area: Not Given, Permit Ref: 016991390, Permit Version: 1, Effective Date: 1st April 1993, Issued Date: Not Supplied, Revocation Date: 21st May 1993, Discharge Type: Discharge Of Other Matter-Surface Water, Discharge Environment: Freshwater Stream/River, Receiving Water: River Goyt, Status: Authorisation revoked, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m. Hazardous Sites 24 Name: Transco Plc, Location: Great Portwood 309m SW Street,Stockport,STOCKPORT,Cheshire,SK1 2HQ, Reference: 1024589, Type: Lower Tier, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 25 Name: Transco., Location: Stockport Gas Holder Station,Great Portwood 312m SW Street,STOCKPORT,Cheshire,SK1 2HQ, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location.

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26 Name: Transco, Location: Great Portwood Street,Stockport,Greater 303m SW Manchester,Sk1 2jd, Authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Environment and Economic Development, Application Ref: DC003804, Hazardous Substance: Liquefied extremely flammable gas (including LPG) and natural gas (whether liquefied or not), Maximum Quantity: 0 Liquefied extremely flammable gas (including LPG) and natural gas (whether liquefied or not), Application Date: 23rd February 2001, Decision: Deemed Consent Granted, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 10m. 27 Name: British Gas Plc, Location: Great Portwood Street,STOCKPORT,Greater 310m SW Manchester,SK1 2JD, Authority: Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, Environment and Economic Development, Application Ref: J56641, Hazardous Substance: Liquefied extremely flammable gas (including LPG) and natural gas (whether liquefied or not), Maximum Quantity: 40 Liquefied extremely flammable gas (including LPG) and natural gas (whether liquefied or not), Application Date: 14th October 1992, Decision: Deemed Consent Granted, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 10m. Contraventions Local Authority Pollution Prevention and Control Enforcements 28 Location: Mersey Street,Stockport,Merseyside,Sk1 4aa, Pollution Incident: Air 25m S Pollution Control Enforcement Notice, Reference: EPA043, Details: Not Supplied, Date Issued: Not Supplied, Date Enforced: Not Supplied, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location.

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Waste/Landfill Sites Local Authority Landfill Coverage Stockport Metropolitian Borough Council- Has not been able to supply Landfill data BGS Recorded Landfill Sites 29 Name: , Location: Tame Valley,STOCKPORT,Gt Manchester, Authority: British 527m NW Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service, Ground Water: Information not available, Surface Water: Information not available, Geology: N/A, Positional Accuracy: Positioned by the supplier, Boundary Accuracy: Moderate. 30 Name: , Location: Tane St,STOCKPORT,Gt Manchester, Authority: British 670m NW Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service, Ground Water: Information not available, Surface Water: Information not available, Geology: N/A, Positional Accuracy: Positioned by the supplier, Boundary Accuracy: Moderate. Licensed Waste Management Facilities (Locations) 31 Licence Number: 53452, Location: Borron Street,Portwood,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 0m NE 2JD, Operator: North West Water Ltd, Operator Location: Wastewater Services,Lingley Mere, Lingley Green Ave,Great Sankey,Warrington,Cheshire,WA5 3LP, Authority: Environment Agency - North West Region, South Area, Site Category: Special Waste Transfer Stations, Licence Status: Surrendered, Issued Date: 11th June 1999, Last Modified: Not Supplied, Expiry Date: Not Supplied, Suspended Date: Not Supplied, Revoked Date: Not Supplied, Surrendered Date: 19th June 2001, IPPC Reference: Not Supplied, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 10m. 32 Licence Number: 50318, Location: Borough Park,Stanley 481m SW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2NE, Operator: Motor Move ( U K) Ltd, Operator Location: Borough Park,Stanley Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2NE, Authority: Environment Agency - North West Region, South Area, Site Category: End of Life Vehicles, Licence Status: Issued, Issued Date: 21st December 2004, Last Modified: Not Supplied, Expiry Date: Not Supplied, Suspended Date: Not Supplied, Revoked Date: Not Supplied, Surrendered Date: Not Supplied, IPPC Reference: Not Supplied, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 10m. 33 Licence Number: 50465, Location: Unit 1,Water Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 620m W 2BL, Operator: Data I Q Recycling Ltd, Operator Location: Unit 1,Water Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BL, Authority: Environment Agency - North West Region, South Area, Site Category: Physical Treatment Facilities, Licence Status: Issued, Issued Date: 6th November 2006, Last Modified: Not Supplied, Expiry Date: Not Supplied, Suspended Date: Not Supplied, Revoked Date: Not Supplied, Surrendered Date: Not Supplied, IPPC Reference: Not Supplied, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 10m. Registered Landfill Sites

www.argyllenvironmental.com 0845 458 5250 Intelligent Due Diligence SpecCommercialPotentialLiabilities 18 13th May 2008 Map Details Distance Direction ID 34 Licence Holder: Alfred Mc Alpine Construction Ltd, Licence Reference: 00472/87, 49m NW Site Location: Adj.M63 Roundabout,Portwood,Stockport,Cheshire, Easting: 390300, Northing: 391100, Operator Location: Site Office,Ashton Road,Bredbury,Stockport,Cheshire, Authority: Environment Agency - North West Region, South Area, Site Category: Landfill, Maximum Input Rate: Large (Equal to or greater than 75,000 and less than 250,000 tonnes per year), Waste Source Restrictions: Waste produced/controlled by licence holder, Dated: 1st August 1987, Preceded By Licence: Not Given, Superseded By Licence: Not Given, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location, Boundary Accuracy: Not Applicable, Authorised Waste: 1.Ceramic Materials, 2.Constr'N Ind. Wastes Containing Only, 3.Fibreglass, 4.Glass, 5.Metals, 6.Plastics, 7.Similar Non Leachate Forming Materials, 8.Soil,Clay,Sand, 9.Stone,Brick,Concrete,Slate, 10.Wood, Prohibited Waste: 1.Animal Flesh, 2.Chemical Waste Of Any Nature, 3.Foodstuffs, 4.Paper/Cardboard, 5.Plasterboard, 6.Sawdust, 7.Textiles, 8.Vegetable Matter, 9.Waste Forming Polluting Leachate, 10.Waste In Liquid Or Sludge Form. Registered Waste Transfer Sites 35 Licence Holder: North West Water Ltd, Licence Reference: 01144, Site Location: 0m N Borrow Street,Portwood,Stockport,Cheshire, Easting: , Northing: , Operator Location: Dawson House,Liverpool Road,Great Sankey,Warrington,Cheshire,Wa5 3lw, Authority: Environment Agency - North West Region, South Area, Site Category: Transfer, Maximum Input Rate: Small (Equal to or greater than 10,000 and less than 25,000 tonnes per year), Waste Source Restrictions: Waste produced/controlled by licence holder, Dated: 11th June 1999, Preceded By Licence: Not Given, Superseded By Licence: Not Given, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location, Boundary Accuracy: , Authorised Waste: 1.Brick, Stone, Concrete, 2.Cement Bonded Asbestos Pipe/Fittings, 3.Excav.Soil, Clay,Silt, Sand, 4.Ferrous Metal Pipe/Fittings, 5.Industrial Non- Hazardous Waste - Comprising, 6.Maximum Waste Permitted By Licence, 7.Plastic Pipe, Prohibited Waste: 1.Contaminated Soil, 2.Leachate Forming Wastes, 3.Other Waste/Waste Not Otherwise Specified. 36 Licence Holder: British Gas Plc, Licence Reference: 00982, Site Location: 306m SW Newbridge Lane,Stockport,Cheshire, Easting: , Northing: , Operator Location: As Site Address, Authority: Environment Agency - North West Region, South Area, Site Category: Transfer, Maximum Input Rate: Undefined, Waste Source Restrictions: Waste produced/controlled by licence holder, Dated: 1st June 1995, Preceded By Licence: Not Given, Superseded By Licence: Not Given, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location, Boundary Accuracy: , Authorised Waste: 1.Including Special Wastes, 2.Licenced Wastes Not To Hand, Prohibited Waste: N/A. 37 Licence Holder: Supertune Automotive Ltd, Licence Reference: 00606/90, Site 432m W Location: Richard Street,off Portwood Street,STOCKPORT,Cheshire,SK1 2AX, Easting: , Northing: , Operator Location: Oldham Central Trading Park,Coulton Close,OLDHAM,Lancashire,OL1 4EB, Authority: Environment Agency - North West Region, South Area, Site Category: Transfer, Maximum Input Rate: Undefined, Waste Source Restrictions: No known restriction on source of waste, Dated: 1st September 1990, Preceded By Licence: Not Given, Superseded By Licence: Not Given, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location, Boundary Accuracy: , Authorised Waste: 1.Hydrocarbons, 2.Oxygen Containing Organic Compounds, 3.Paint Waste $, Prohibited Waste: N/A.

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Potentially Contaminative Uses Contemporary Trade Directory Entries 39 Name: Cheshire Bottled Gas, Location: Mersey St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX 7m S Classification: Gas Suppliers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location. 40 Name: Uk Motor Trader, Location: Viking House,Borron St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 8m NW 2JD Classification: Car Dealers - Used, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location. 41 Name: A & M Donaldson, Location: Palmer Mill,Mersey St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 8m SE 2JQ Classification: Garage Services, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location. 42 Name: Mersey Street Garage, Location: Mersey St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX 9m S Classification: Mot Testing Centres, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location. 43 Name: Mersey Street Garage, Location: Mersey St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX 9m S Classification: Garage Services, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location. 44 Name: Vale Window Co Ltd, Location: Browpark House,Borron 18m NW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2JD Classification: PVC-U Products - Manufacturers & Suppliers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 45 Name: Cheadle Glass Co Ltd, Location: Borron Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2JD 20m E Classification: Glass Products - Manufacturers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 46 Name: Reddish Electroplating, Location: Mersey Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 34m S 2HX Classification: Metal Finishing Services, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 47 Name: Acorn Windows, Location: Unit 18,Vernon Mill,Mersey 34m S Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Joinery Manufacturers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 48 Name: Steve Bennett, Location: Unit 18,Vernon Mill,Mersey 34m S St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Engineering Machine Services, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 49 Name: B & F, Location: Unit 26hb,Vernon Mill,Mersey 34m S Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Hardware, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 50 Name: A C, Location: Mersey Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: 34m S Car Body Repairs, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 51 Name: Flickers Fire Surrounds, Location: Unit 26a,Vernon Mill,Mersey 34m S Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Fireplaces & Mantelpieces, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 52 Name: 3a, Location: Unit 28d,Vernon Mill,Mersey St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX 34m S Classification: Pumps - Sales, Servicing & Repairs, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 53 Name: Comfort Cooling, Location: Unit 21,Vernon Mill,Mersey 34m S St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 54 Name: Reams, Location: Vernon Mill,Mersey Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX 34m S Classification: Printers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address.

www.argyllenvironmental.com 0845 458 5250 Intelligent Due Diligence SpecCommercialPotentialLiabilities 20 13th May 2008 Map Details Distance Direction ID 55 Name: Robant Services Ltd, Location: Unit 24,Mersey 34m S Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Rubber & Plastic Products - Manufacturers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 56 Name: Surecomm Telecommunications, Location: Unit 22,Vernon Mill,Mersey 34m S Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Telecommunications Equipment & Systems, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 57 Name: L D P Ltd, Location: Unit 26s,Vernon Mill,Mersey 34m S Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Printers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 58 Name: Car Care Svs, Location: Unit 30,Vernon Mill,Mersey 34m S Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Garage Services, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 59 Name: Mike Eyre, Location: Vernon Mill,Mersey Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX 34m S Classification: Printers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 60 Name: R W Joinery Ltd, Location: Unit 26,Mersey Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 34m S 2HX Classification: Joinery Manufacturers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 61 Name: Engine Co Services Ltd, Location: Unit 30,Vernon Mill,Mersey 34m S Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Engine Rebuilding & Reconditioning, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 62 Name: Benham Accident Repair Centre, Location: Mersey 34m S Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Car Body Repairs, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 63 Name: Havok Design, Location: Unit 26n,Vernon Mill,Mersey 34m S Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Clothing & Fabrics - Manufacturers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 64 Name: P & S Sharples, Location: Unit 3b,Vernon Mill,Mersey 34m S Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Furniture Manufacturers - Home & Office, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 65 Name: Air Supplies, Location: Unit 26l,Vernon Mill,Mersey 34m S Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Air Conditioning Equipment & Systems, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 66 Name: J & S Commercial Van Sales, Location: Unit 30,Vernon Mill,Mersey 34m S Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Commercial Vehicle Dealers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 67 Name: Sai Baba Car Seat Covers, Location: Unit 21A-26Q,Vernon Mill,Mersey 34m S St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HX Classification: Car Accessories Manufacturers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 68 Name: Lewing Ltd, Location: Borron St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2JB Classification: 40m W Clothing & Fabrics - Manufacturers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 69 Name: J E M Sheet Metal & Engineering Ltd, Location: Borron 43m SW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2JD Classification: Sheet Metal Work, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 70 Name: B & M World Ltd, Location: 5,Carrington Road,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2JX 112m NE Classification: Garage Services, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 71 Name: Ian Rhodes, Location: Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2LB 119m NE Classification: Car Breakdown & Recovery Services, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address.

www.argyllenvironmental.com 0845 458 5250 Intelligent Due Diligence SpecCommercialPotentialLiabilities 21 13th May 2008 Map Details Distance Direction ID 72 Name: Currys, Location: Unit 9,Peel Centre,Great Portwood 134m W Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HD Classification: Electrical Goods Sales, Manufacturers & Wholesalers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 73 Name: Horns Of Stockport (Citroen), Location: 1,St. Marys 137m S Way,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HY Classification: Car Dealers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 74 Name: Evans Halshaw, Location: 1,St. Marys Way,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HY 137m S Classification: Car Dealers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 75 Name: Alfa Products, Location: Unit 10A,Carrington Rd,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 151m NE 2JT Classification: Wrought Ironwork, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location. 76 Name: Bulldog Industrial Holdings Ltd, Location: Carrington 151m E Road,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2JT Classification: Sheet Metal Working Equipment & Supplies, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 77 Name: Boxer Design & Manufacturing Ltd, Location: Unit 11,Carrington 151m E Road,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2JT Classification: Sheet Metal Working Equipment & Supplies, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 78 Name: S P R Autos, Location: Unit 16,Carrington 151m E Road,STOCKPORT,Cheshire,SK1 2JT Classification: Garage Services, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 79 Name: Oliver Equipment Ltd, Location: Carrington Road,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 151m E 2JT Classification: Sheet Metal Work, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 80 Name: P & B, Location: Unit 16,Carrington Road,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2JT 151m E Classification: Garden Ornament Manufacturers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 81 Name: J D Motors Body Shop, Location: Unit 10,Carrington 154m E Road,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2JT Classification: Car Body Repairs, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 82 Name: Wheatley Plastics Ltd, Location: Reynolds Mill,Newbridge 161m S Lane,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2NR Classification: Plastics - Injection Moulding, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 83 Name: Abbey Gates, Location: 10a Portwood Ind Est,Offerton 177m E St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2LB Classification: Wrought Ironwork, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned within the geographical locality. 84 Name: Carrington Cars, Location: Carrington Rd,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2JT 189m E Classification: Car Dealers - Used, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location. 85 Name: Manufax Engineering Ltd, Location: Cromer Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 204m S 2NP Classification: Precision Engineers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 86 Name: Nelson Tool Co Ltd, Location: Stringer Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2NZ 246m S Classification: Precision Engineers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 87 Name: Steve Davis, Location: Newbridge La,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2NX 258m S Classification: Mot Testing Centres, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location. 88 Name: Autopaint (International) Ltd, Location: 91,Great Portwood 262m W Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2AS Classification: Paint Spraying Equipment & Accessories, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address.

www.argyllenvironmental.com 0845 458 5250 Intelligent Due Diligence SpecCommercialPotentialLiabilities 22 13th May 2008 Map Details Distance Direction ID 89 Name: Newbridge Lane Exhausts & Tyres, Location: 171,Newbridge 272m SW Lane,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2NX Classification: Garage Services, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 90 Name: Drivewell, Location: 171,Newbridge Lane,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2NX 272m SW Classification: Car Dealers - Used, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 91 Name: Newbridge Auto Centre, Location: 171,Newbridge 272m SW Lane,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2NX Classification: Garage Services, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 92 Name: William Ayrton & Co Ltd, Location: Peter St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2AU 276m W Classification: Textile Manufacturing, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location. 93 Name: Northern Contract Cleaners, Location: 14,Carrington 276m E Road,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2QE Classification: Commercial Cleaning Services, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 94 Name: Cheshire German Specialist, Location: 2-4,Carrington 293m E Road,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2QE Classification: Garage Services, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 95 Name: P R G Powerhouse, Location: Unit 2,Peel Centre,Great Portwood 338m SW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HH Classification: Electrical Goods Sales, Manufacturers & Wholesalers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 96 Name: Comet Group Plc, Location: Unit 3,Peel Centre,Great Portwood 374m SW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HJ Classification: Electrical Goods Sales, Manufacturers & Wholesalers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 97 Name: Comet Group Plc, Location: Unit 4b,Peel Centre,Great Portwood 374m SW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2HH Classification: Electrical Goods Sales, Manufacturers & Wholesalers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 98 Name: Bwc, Location: Richard St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2AX Classification: Car 399m W Dealers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location. 99 Name: Ingram Installations Ltd, Location: New Zealand 400m S Road,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 4AG Classification: Generators - Sales & Service, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 100 Name: Able Fencing Ltd, Location: Unit C-D,Richard St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 401m W 2AX Classification: Fencing Manufacturers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location. 101 Name: Raymond Johnson, Location: Unit 3,Richard St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2AX 413m W Classification: Car Dealers - Used, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 102 Name: Dash Energy Services, Location: Unit 3,Richard 413m W Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2AX Classification: Boiler Manufacturers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 103 Name: Impact Smart Repair Systems, Location: Unit 4,Richard 417m W St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2AX Classification: Car Body Repairs, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 104 Name: J R Eckersley, Location: Hanson Mews,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 4HS 424m SE Classification: Coal & Smokeless Fuel Merchants & Distributors, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the road within the address or location. 105 Name: N Johnson (Est 1971), Location: 70, 439m NE Road,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2EX Classification: Washing Machines - Servicing & Repairs, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address.

www.argyllenvironmental.com 0845 458 5250 Intelligent Due Diligence SpecCommercialPotentialLiabilities 23 13th May 2008 Map Details Distance Direction ID 106 Name: B & I Motors, Location: Richard Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2AX 441m W Classification: Garage Services, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 107 Name: B & I Motors, Location: Richard St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2AX 441m W Classification: Car Dealers - Used, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 108 Name: D L F Autos Ltd, Location: Richard Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2AX 441m W Classification: Car Body Repairs, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 109 Name: Leigh Autos, Location: Unit 1 & 2,New Zealand Rd,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 454m S 4AG Classification: Mot Testing Centres, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 110 Name: Rowlinson Knitwear Ltd, Location: Woodbank Industrial Estate,Turncroft 461m S Lane,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 4AR Classification: Knitwear Manufacturers & Wholesalers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 111 Name: P C Autos, Location: 8,Avenue Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BZ 463m W Classification: Garage Services, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 112 Name: Transcorp, Location: Turncroft House,89,Turncroft 471m SE Lane,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 4AR Classification: Road Haulage Services, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 113 Name: Alexander Cleaning Services, Location: Turncroft House,89,Turncroft 471m SE Lane,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 4AR Classification: Cleaning Services - Commercial, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 114 Name: Leonardo Windows Ltd, Location: Turncroft House,89,Turncroft 471m SE Lane,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 4AR Classification: Window Frame Manufacturers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 115 Name: S A Addinall, Location: Unit 2,Woodbank Works,Turncroft 474m S La,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 4AR Classification: Car Body Repairs, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned within the geographical locality. 116 Name: Prestige Wedding Cars, Location: Unit 24,Woodbank Works,Turncroft 476m S Lane,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 4AB Classification: Car Body Repairs, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned within the geographical locality. 117 Name: Anvil The, Location: 34,Newbridge Lane,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2NA 482m SW Classification: Wrought Ironwork, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 118 Name: Harvey'S, Location: ,Water St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BY 482m NW Classification: Garden & Patio Furniture Manufacturers & Distributors, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 119 Name: Gilmore Printers Ltd, Location: Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BX Classification: Printers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 120 Name: P & L Joinery, Location: Unit G5,Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BU Classification: Joinery Manufacturers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 121 Name: Pro Digital Imaging Ltd, Location: Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BU Classification: Photographic Processors, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 122 Name: Mandley D J, Location: Unit 2-1 Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BU Classification: Joinery Manufacturers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 123 Name: A G P Windows Ltd, Location: Unit 4-1b,Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BU Classification: Window Frame Manufacturers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address.

www.argyllenvironmental.com 0845 458 5250 Intelligent Due Diligence SpecCommercialPotentialLiabilities 24 13th May 2008 Map Details Distance Direction ID 124 Name: Hi-Trim Ltd, Location: Unit 1/7,Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BU Classification: Engineers - General, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 125 Name: P & L Joinery Manufacturing, Location: Unit 1/4,Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BU Classification: Joinery Manufacturers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 126 Name: Delta Business Equipment, Location: Unit G3,Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BY Classification: Office Equipment Manufacturers & Distributors, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 127 Name: D J Mandley, Location: Unit 1/7,Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BU Classification: Joinery Manufacturers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 128 Name: Howell A G & Son, Location: Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BX Classification: Sheet Metal Work, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 129 Name: Scarlet Clothing, Location: Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BU Classification: Clothing & Fabrics - Manufacturers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 130 Name: Double D Office Furnishers Ltd, Location: Unit G3,Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BY Classification: Office Furniture & Equipment, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 131 Name: Amarah Collection Manufacturing, Location: Unit 4-1b,Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW Street,STOCKPORT,Cheshire,SK1 2BU Classification: Clothing & Fabrics - Manufacturers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 132 Name: Adprint, Location: Unit 4-1b,Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BU Classification: T-Shirts, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 133 Name: Vale Polishers, Location: 18,Meadow Mill,Water St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 483m NW 2BU Classification: French Polishing, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 134 Name: Peachey Products, Location: Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BU Classification: Soft Furnishings - Manufacturers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 135 Name: Northwest Digital, Location: Unit G3,Meadow Mill,Water 483m NW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BY Classification: Photocopiers, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned to the address or location. 136 Name: Pickford Pre-Cast Concrete, Location: Borough Park,Stanley 494m SW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2NE Classification: Concrete Products, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 137 Name: Motor Move Recovery (Uk) Ltd, Location: Borough Park,Stanley 494m SW Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2NE Classification: Car Breakdown & Recovery Services, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 138 Name: Frank Hoyle Ltd, Location: Water Street,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 2BL 496m W Classification: Road Haulage Services, Status: Inactive, Positional Accuracy: Automatically positioned to the address. 139 Name: Northwest Digital, Location: Meadow Mill,Water St,Stockport,Cheshire,SK1 500m NW 2BY Classification: Photocopiers, Status: Active, Positional Accuracy: Manually positioned within the geographical locality. Fuel Station Entries

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Historic Potentially Contaminative Uses Historical Tanks and Energy Facilities Description: Electrical Sub Station Facilities, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 90m S 1989. Description: Potential Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1959. 109m SE Description: Potential Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:2,500, Date of Mapping: 1960. 109m SE Description: Potential Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1959 - 1975. 118m W Description: Potential Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:2,500, Date of Mapping: 1960. 119m W Description: Electrical Sub Station Facilities, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 150m W 1975 - 1989. Description: Electrical Sub Station Facilities, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 153m S 1975. Description: Electrical Sub Station Facilities, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 154m S 1989. Description: Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1975. 262m SW Description: Potential Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:2,500, Date of Mapping: 1960. 276m SW Description: Potential Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1959. 276m SW Description: Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1975 - 1989. 281m SW Description: Potential Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1975. 291m SW Description: Electrical Sub Station Facilities, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 291m SW 1975 - 1989. Description: Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1976. 327m N Description: Gas Industry Facilities, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1975 - 329m SW 1989. Description: Electrical Sub Station Facilities, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 354m SW 1975 - 1989. Description: Gas Industry Facilities, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1975. 364m SW Description: Electrical Sub Station Facilities, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 365m E 1975. Description: Electrical Sub Station Facilities, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 370m W 1989. Description: Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1975 - 1989. 403m SW Description: Potential Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1989. 434m W Description: Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1975 - 1988. 434m S Description: Potential Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1975. 438m S Description: Gas Industry Facilities, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1972. 448m SW Description: Gas Industry Facilities, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1972. 459m SW Description: Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1972. 473m SW Description: Potential Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1988. 483m SW Description: Potential Tanks, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 1975. 488m SW Description: Electrical Sub Station Facilities, Scale of Mapping: 1:1,250, Date of Mapping: 495m W 1972. Potentially Infilled Land Potentially Infilled Land (Non-Water) Description: Unknown Filled Ground (Pit, quarry etc), Date of Mapping: 1993. 89m N Description: Unknown Filled Ground (Pit, quarry etc), Date of Mapping: 1993. 211m NW

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Description: Unknown Filled Ground (Pit, quarry etc), Date of Mapping: 1993. 242m N Description: Unknown Filled Ground (Pit, quarry etc), Date of Mapping: 1993. 460m E Potentially Infilled Land (Water) Description: Unknown Filled Ground (Pond, marsh, river, stream, dock etc), Date of 291m SW Mapping: 1848. Description: Unknown Filled Ground (Pond, marsh, river, stream, dock etc), Date of 316m SW Mapping: 1882. Description: Unknown Filled Ground (Pond, marsh, river, stream, dock etc), Date of 371m SE Mapping: 1954. Description: Unknown Filled Ground (Pond, marsh, river, stream, dock etc), Date of 382m SW Mapping: 1899. Description: Unknown Filled Ground (Pond, marsh, river, stream, dock etc), Date of 404m NW Mapping: 1954. Description: Unknown Filled Ground (Pond, marsh, river, stream, dock etc), Date of 449m SE Mapping: 1954.

The following maps have been manually reviewed by a consultant and presented in the Risk Analysis section at the front of this report.

Scale Map Sheet Published Date 1:2,500 Cheshire010_11 1872 1:2,500 Cheshire010_15 1874 1:2,500 Cheshire010_12 1875 1:2,500 Cheshire010_16 1875 1:2,500 Lancashire And Furness112_09 1895 1:2,500 Cheshire010_11 1898 1:2,500 Cheshire010_12 1898 1:2,500 Cheshire010_15 1898 1:2,500 Cheshire010_16 1898 1:2,500 Lancashire And Furness112_09 1907 1:2,500 Cheshire010_11 1910 1:2,500 Cheshire010_12 1910 1:2,500 Cheshire010_15 1910 1:2,500 Cheshire010_16 1910 1:2,500 Lancashire And Furness112_09 1922 1:2,500 Lancashire And Furness112_09 1934 1:2,500 National GridSJ9090 1960 1:2,500 National GridSJ9091 1960 1:10,560 Lancashire And Furness112_00 1848 1:10,560 Cheshire010_00 1882 1:10,560 Lancashire And Furness112_NW 1894 1:10,560 Lancashire And Furness112_SW 1895 1:10,560 Cheshire010_SE 1899 1:10,560 Lancashire And Furness112_SW 1910 1:10,560 Cheshire010_SE 1911 1:10,560 Lancashire And Furness112_NW 1911 1:10,560 Lancashire And Furness112_NW 1923 1:10,560 Lancashire And Furness112_SW 1923 1:10,560 Cheshire010_SE 1938

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*These maps have been appended to this report.

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Hydrogeology Groundwater Vulnerability Geological Classification: Major Aquifer (Highly permeable) - These are highly 0m - permeable formations usually with a known or probable presence of significant fracturing. They may be highly productive and able to support large abstractions for public water supply and other purposes, Soil Classification: Soils of High Leaching Potential (U) - Soil information for restored mineral workings and urban areas is based on fewer observations than elsewhere. A worst case vulnerability classification (H) assumed, until proved otherwise, Map Scale: 1:100,000, Map Name: Sheet 17 Derbyshire & North Staffordshire. Geological Classification: Major Aquifer (Highly permeable) - These are highly 495m SE permeable formations usually with a known or probable presence of significant fracturing. They may be highly productive and able to support large abstractions for public water supply and other purposes, Soil Classification: Soils of Intermediate Leaching Potential (I1) - Soils which can possibly transmit a wide range of pollutants, Map Scale: 1:100,000, Map Name: Sheet 17 Derbyshire & North Staffordshire. Geology Low Permeability Drift Deposits Drift Deposit: Low permeability drift deposits occuring at the surface and overlying 150m SE Major and Minor Aquifers are head, clay-with-flints, brickearth, peat, river terrace deposits and marine and estuarine alluvium, Map Sheet: Sheet 17 Derbyshire & North Staffordshire, Scale: 1:100,000. Drift Deposit: Low permeability drift deposits occuring at the surface and overlying 362m N Major and Minor Aquifers are head, clay-with-flints, brickearth, peat, river terrace deposits and marine and estuarine alluvium, Map Sheet: Sheet 17 Derbyshire & North Staffordshire, Scale: 1:100,000. BGS 1:625,000 Solid Geology Description: Permian basal breccias, sandstones and mudstones. 0m - BGS Boreholes 38 BGS Reference: Sj99sw261, Drilled Length (m): 6.5, Borehole Name: Stockport Ew 24m NW Bypass Bh17. Environmentally Sensitive Features Local Nature Reserves 1 Name: , Multiple Area: Y, Area (m2): 808669.57, Source: Natural 423m N England, Designation Date: 18th October 2004. Nitrate Vulnerable Zones 2 Name: Not Supplied Description: Surface Water Source: Department for 240m NW Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA - formerly FRCA). River Quality Name:Goyt, Reach: Etherow Conf. To Tame Conf., Estimated Distance: 12.6, GQA 174m SE Grade: River Quality C, Year: 2000, Flow Rate: Flow less than 10 cumecs, Flow Type: River. Name:Tame, Reach: Hyde Stw To Mersey, Estimated Distance: 14, GQA Grade: 458m NW River Quality D, Year: 2000, Flow Rate: Flow less than 5 cumecs, Flow Type: River. Nearest Surface Water Feature 3 Surface water feature identified in proximity. 56m SE

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Water Abstractions 4 Operator: Blythe Burrell Colours Ltd, Licence Number: 2569011025, Permit 561m SW Version: Not Supplied, Location: Two Boreholes,STOCKPORT, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Abstraction: Cooling & Manufacturing, Abstraction Type: Not Supplied, Source: Groundwater, Daily Rate(m3): 2728, Yearly Rate (m3): 454600, Additional Purpose: Cooling; Licence Status: Revoked, Authorised Start: Not Supplied, Authorised End: Not Supplied, Permit Start Date: Not Supplied, Permit End Date: Not Supplied, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m. 5 Operator: Salpa Kay Ltd., Licence Number: 2569012033, Permit Version: Not 583m W Supplied, Location: Presmises,Hope Mill,Portwood,STOCKPORT,Cheshire, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Abstraction: Cooling, Abstraction Type: Not Supplied, Source: Surface, Daily Rate(m3): 273, Yearly Rate (m3): 68190, River Tame, Authorised Start: Not Supplied, Authorised End: Not Supplied, Permit Start Date: Not Supplied, Permit End Date: Not Supplied, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m. 6 Operator: Blythe Burrell Colours Ltd, Licence Number: 2569011025, Permit 634m SW Version: Not Supplied, Location: Two Boreholes,STOCKPORT, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Abstraction: Cooling & Manufacturing, Abstraction Type: Not Supplied, Source: Groundwater, Daily Rate(m3): 0, Yearly Rate (m3): 0, Additional Purpose: Cooling; Licence Status: Revoked, Authorised Start: Not Supplied, Authorised End: Not Supplied, Permit Start Date: Not Supplied, Permit End Date: Not Supplied, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m. 7 Operator: Frederic Robinson Ltd, Licence Number: 2569011023, Permit Version: 779m SW 101, Location: Boreholes (2) At Stockport, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Abstraction: Breweries/Wine: Process Water, Abstraction Type: Water may be abstracted from a single point, Source: Groundwater, Daily Rate(m3): Not Supplied, Yearly Rate (m3): Not Supplied, Unicorn Brewery, Stockport, Authorised Start: 01 January, Authorised End: 31 December, Permit Start Date: 30th November 2004, Permit End Date: Not Supplied, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m. 8 Operator: Frederick Robinson Ltd, Licence Number: 2569011023, Permit Version: 779m SW 100, Location: Boreholes (2) At Stockport, Authority: Environment Agency, North West Region, Abstraction: Breweries/Wine: Process Water, Abstraction Type: Water may be abstracted from a single point, Source: Groundwater, Daily Rate(m3): 3637, Yearly Rate (m3): 272760, Unicorn Brewery, Stockport, Authorised Start: 01 January, Authorised End: 31 December, Permit Start Date: 17th February 1966, Permit End Date: Not Supplied, Positional Accuracy: Located by supplier to within 100m. Source Protection Zones Name: Lower Hillgate, Source: Environment Agency, Head Office, Reference: 235m S Nw086, Type: Zone III (Total Catchment): The total area needed to support the discharge from the protected groundwater source.. Name: Lower Hillgate, Source: Environment Agency, Head Office, Reference: 246m S Nw086, Type: Zone II (Outer Protection Zone): Either 25% of the source area or a 400 day travel time whichever is greater..

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Flooding Extreme Flooding From River or Sea Type: Fluvial, Source: Environment Agency, Head Office, Boundary Accuracy: As 0m - Supplied. Flooding From River or Sea Type: Fluvial, Source: Environment Agency, Head Office, Boundary Accuracy: As 22m E Supplied. Areas Benefiting from Flood Defences None.

Flood Water Storage Areas None.

Flood Defences None.

Subsidence Collapsible Ground Stability Hazards No Hazard.

Compressible Ground Stability Hazards Risk: No Hazard, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience 0m - Information Service. Ground Dissolution Stability Hazards No Hazard. Landslide Ground Stability Hazards Risk: Very Low, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information 0m - Service. Running Sand Ground Stability Hazards Risk: Very Low, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information 0m - Service. Shrinking or Swelling Clay Subsidence Hazards Risk: No Hazard, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience 0m - Information Service. Risk: Very Low, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information 215m SE Service. Shallow Mining Hazards No Hazard. Radon Radon Potential The property is in a radon affected area, as between 1 and 3% of homes are above 0m - the action level, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service. Radon Protective Measures None, Source: British Geological Survey, National Geoscience Information Service. 0m -

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Mining Brine Compensation Areas None. Coal Mining Affected Areas In an area which may be affected by coal mining activity. It is recommended that a 0m - coal mining report is obtained from the Coal Authority. Contact details are included in the Useful Contacts section of this report.. Mining Instability Mining Evidence:Inconclusive Coal Mining, Source: Ove Arup & Partners, Boundary 0m - Quality: As Supplied.

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Name and Address Telephone/Fax/Email Argyll Environmental Limited Telephone 0845 458 5250 68 Middle Street Fax 0845 458 5260 Brighton [email protected] BN1 1AL DX: 2721 Brighton 1 www.argyllenvironmental.com Ensura Limited Telephone 0845 652 8585 Cornelius House Fax 0845 652 8686 178-180 Church Road [email protected] Hove BN3 2DJ www.ensura.co.uk Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Environmental Health Department, EEDD Telephone 0161 474 4210 Stopford House Fax 0161 477 8589 Piccadilly Stockport SK1 3XE www.stockport.gov.uk Environment Agency National Customer Contact Centre (NCCC) Telephone 08708 506 506 PO Box 544 Fax Templeborough Rotherham S60 1BY

Health and Safety Executive Telephone 08701 545500 HSE Infoline Fax 02920 859260 Caerphilly Business Park Caerphilly CF83 3GG www.hse.gov.uk Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council Environment and Economic Development Telephone 0161 480 4949 Hygarth House Fax 0161 477 9530 103 Wellington Road South Stockport Greater Manchester SK1 3TT www.stockport.gov.uk British Geological Survey Enquiry Service Telephone 0115 936 3143 British Geological Survey Fax 0115 936 3276 Kingsley Dunham Centre Keyworth Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG12 5GG www.bgs.ac.uk Natural England Telephone 0845 600 3078 Northminster House Fax 01733 455103 Northminster Road Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE1 1UA www.naturalengland.org.uk

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The Coal Authority Mining Report Service Telephone 0845 7626848 200 Lichfield Lane Fax Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 4RG

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