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"A brownfield site
is any land or premises which has previously been
used or developed and is not currently fully in
use, although it may be partially occupied or
utilised. It may also be vacant, derelict or contaminated.
Therefore a brownfield site is not necessarily
available for immediate use without intervention"
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(Source: Journal of Environmental
Planning and Management (2000) v 43 (1), pp 46
- 69)
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Reclamation and regeneration of brownfield sites in
both urban and rural areas reduces the pressure to develop
on other land especially greenfield sites and may also
revitalise the local environment.
In 1998 the Government set a national target of 60%
of all new housing developments to be sited on brownfields.
Redevelopment of brownfield sites is not without liability
and financial risks that can often deter landowners
and developers from participating in redevelopment projects.
The CIRIA recommends that companies should not rely
on the professional indemnity insurance of their consultant
but should consider one of the insurance packages that
are available to organisations involved in remedial
projects.
Funding Opportunities
Funds for the reclamation of derelict land are available
to both public and private organisations from 3 sectors
of the English
Partnerships' flexible Investment Fund:
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The Land Reclamation Programme (developed
from the former Derelict Land Grant) provides
monetary assistance to local authorities
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Partnership Investment Programme provides
monetary assistance to the private sector
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Community Investment Fund provides monetary
assistance for voluntary groups and smaller community-based
projects
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Links to further Information
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National
Brownfield Sites Project
CIRIA: Contaminated Land
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